In the run–up to the annual BCWW show in Seoul, Television Asia Plus asks key content and channel providers about current opportunities and obstacles to their business in South Korea At Disney Media Distribution, which spans both content licensing and channel development, Rob Gilby, managing director, DMD Asia Pacific explains the significance of South Korea to the company’s business in the region, “not only for the strong demand we track for our content among kids and … [Read more...] about Korea in focus
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Baby TV on terrestrial channel in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – FOX International Channels has teamed up with Asia Television Limited (aTV) to launch Baby TV programming. The free–to–air broadcaster will present a mix of shows from Baby TV channel in a half– hour block from 9:30 am every weekday on aTV World channel. Produced under the supervision of child development experts and endorsed by the Hong Kong Education Bureau, FOX International Channel’s Baby TV is the first 24–hour commercial–free channel … [Read more...] about Baby TV on terrestrial channel in Hong Kong
Metan Development Group and Ruyi Media Group enter strategic relationship
LOS ANGELES – Metan Development Group (Metan) has entered into a strategic relationship with Ruyi Media Group’s film operation Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment Company (Ruyi Film), a major producer and distributor of quality film and television content in China. Metan and Ruyi Film will work together in various forms of media development with a strong focus on film, leveraging each entities’ expertise, network and resources. Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan said, … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group and Ruyi Media Group enter strategic relationship
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants launches in China on CCTV Mobile Phone TV
BEIJING – MTV Networks China has expanded its agreement with CCTV to provide episodes of Nickelodeon’s animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, to mobile users in China via the CCTV Mobile Phone Channel. The mobile component marks a historic multi–platform deal for MTV Networks China, being the first international media company to provide access to content via Chinese government–owned CCTV’s television, online and mobile portals. Available to 3G mobile users, the … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants launches in China on CCTV Mobile Phone TV
ESPN STAR Sports launches ESPN Player in Singapore & ESPN HD in South East Asia and Taiwan
SINGAPORE – ESPN STAR Sports has launched ESPN Player, providing consumers with on–demand access to international world–class sports content, while offering an engaging online experience. Launched in Singapore with SingTel, the brand new revolutionary broadband service is the region’s first online multi– sports service to combine video, scores, and community within a single interactive experience. In addition, ESPN STAR Sports launched two new channel offerings in … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports launches ESPN Player in Singapore & ESPN HD in South East Asia and Taiwan
MediaCorp appoints new Board of Directors
Singapore - MediaCorp Pte Ltd announced the appointment of Venky Krishnakumar, Rajiv Wahi and Elim Chew to its board of directors with effect from 21 July 2010. Krishnakumar, 60, has over 30 years of experience with Citibank and retired as COO/CFO Asia in 2005. He held senior advisory positions with McKinsey & Company and Barclays Bank and is currently chairman of Oracle Financial Services Software (S) Pte Ltd. Wahi, 57, has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry and held various … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new Board of Directors