New York/Kuala Lumpur/Singapore- A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Networks PLC’s (ASTRO) subsidiary ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Ltd., have formed a joint venture, AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd., to launch and operate branded channels and services across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. AETN All Asia Networks’ headquarters will be in Singapore with operations also in Kuala Lumpur.The venture will launch The History Channel and Crime & … [Read more...] about AETN and Astro collaborate to launch AETN All Asia Networks
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New Chinese HD docs screening in Japan
Tokyo- NHK's satellite HD channel is screening four two-hour New Chinese documentaries by young Chinese directors, depicting the lives of ordinary citizens in contemporary China. Airing April 23--26, the docs are A Man Like Mao, directed by Chen Weijun, profiling the entertainer who performs as a Mao Zedong look-alike; Let's Dance Together (by Yang Lina), examining a group of middle-aged Chinese exhibiting Western dancing steps at a Beijing park; Pedalling Fathers (Li Xiaofeng, Ji Kai), looking … [Read more...] about New Chinese HD docs screening in Japan
ABS and RRSAT Global Communications Network expand Three Angels
Hong Kong- Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and RRSAT Global Communications Network Limited (RRSAT), provider of content management and distribution services, have entered into a 3-year partnership to broadcast the 24-hour Christian television and radio network, Three Angels Broadcasting Network, on the Southern Ku-band beam of the ABS-1 satellite. Tom Choi, CEO of ABS, said the partnership with RRSAT furthers the satellite operator's plans to expand distribution of international channels across … [Read more...] about ABS and RRSAT Global Communications Network expand Three Angels
Nine Chinese digital TV channels cautioned
Beijing-- Chinese authorities have warned nine digital pay TV channels they face fines or closure unless they cease broadcasting commercials, films and dramas in violation of their permit conditions. The Tourism Channel, run by Guangdong Southern Media Group (GSMG), had failed to meet the minimum 90% requirement for its program content and had aired advertisements in breach of its license, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). "This practice has severely … [Read more...] about Nine Chinese digital TV channels cautioned
Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
Beijing-- Chinese mobile music distributor Hurray! has signed an exclusive agreement with Beijing TV Media to create interactive services for the broadcaster's channels and TV programs. Beijing TV is one of the top five TV networks in China, operating one national channel and twelve local channels, reaching 250 million viewers. QD Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hurray!, said, "This event is a breakthrough for us in developing new distribution channels and gaining access to TV and … [Read more...] about Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
BabyTV to debut in Japan on FOXlife HD
Tokyo- BabyTV will debut this June in Japan on News Broadcasting Japan Co., Ltd.'s FOXlife HD, airing daily from 7am to 9am. Originally in standard definition format, BabyTV content has been converted to HD for broadcast on the full HD channel. Created by experts in child development, BabyTV features educational programming for mothers to watch with their infants and toddlers aged under 3 to stimulate learning and development. The broadcast won't have Japanese subtitles or dubbing to encourage … [Read more...] about BabyTV to debut in Japan on FOXlife HD