Korea - Satellite television provider, SkyLife plans to start 3D broadcasts of some live sports events in May, reports The Korea Times. With an investment of some 5 billion won, the local provider will work to ensure that its cameras, switchers and other production equipment are up to the task by then, Lee Mong-ryong, CEO of SkyLife, said at a press conference in Seoul. According to Lee, most of the budget will be used to buy the necessary equipment for the broadcasts. From May, SkyLife will … [Read more...] about SkyLife plans 3D broadcast
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Dynamic HDTV set to drive India market
Hong Kong - The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) concluded its annual India Satellite Industry Forum in New Delhi on March 22. Themed ‘On the Digital Edge - Where Broadband HITS the Streets’, the Forum featured three policy addresses from government departments, as well as high-level inputs from global industry specialists. Most notable for the high powered gathering of domestic and international officials, delegates and media was a government commitment to … [Read more...] about Dynamic HDTV set to drive India market
Irdeto forecasts China pay-TV market growth on back of government rollout of Triple Play services
Beijing – Irdeto is anticipating continued China business growth on the back of government initiatives to accelerate the roll out of Triple Play services for the mainland pay-TV market. Following a recent speech by China’s Premier Wen Jiabao, a five year plan has been put in place that is expected to lead to new product trials and infrastructure development, bolstering available bandwidth and culminating in the roll out of a wide range of new consumer services such as IP TV and … [Read more...] about Irdeto forecasts China pay-TV market growth on back of government rollout of Triple Play services
TV Tokyo & Crunchyroll announce strategic investment
San Francisco/Tokyo – TV Tokyo Corporation and Crunchyroll, Inc. announced the expansion of their content alliance and partnership with the February 2010 conclusion of a $750,000 strategic investment by TV Tokyo into Crunchyroll. TV Tokyo will continue to provide Crunchyroll with content licenses for Japanese entertainment, including hits like Naruto Shippūden, Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee, and many others, and Crunchyroll will continue to offer premium access to TV Tokyo content under … [Read more...] about TV Tokyo & Crunchyroll announce strategic investment
Take me out all over Asia
Which format? Original or acquired format? Take Me Out – original. This format was the brainchild of FremantleMedia France and has been quickly gathering momentum around the world. Why has it been chosen as a case study? Take Me Out is lighting up schedules around the world, and is now also a 2010 ratings winner for ITV1 in the UK. With a phenomenal record of international success, Take Me Out is the provocative, visual and electrifyingly funny hit dating show where everything rests on … [Read more...] about Take me out all over Asia
MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division SINGAPORE – MediaCorp announced the appointment of Philip Koh as managing director, interactive media division with effect from 1 April 2010. Koh is currently managing director, MediaCorp Press, which operates and owns the Today newspaper. Under his leadership, Today has launched numerous new media initiatives, including its popular website, www. todayonline.com, and its mobile applications. For both portfolios, Koh will … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division