Beijing - China Digital TV, provider of conditional access systems to China's digital television market, announced that it has made a joint investment in OpenV China Holdings Company (OpenV), a leading Chinese online video company, alongside one of OpenV's existing shareholders. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the aggregate amount of China Digital TV's investment will be up to US$14.5 million, consisting of consideration for an initial equity investment, a convertible loan to … [Read more...] about China Digital TV announces joint investment in OpenV
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Breakthrough Entertainment sells 125 hours of content in Asia Pacific
Toronto - Breakthrough Entertainment has secured broadcast deals throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand for 125 hours of documentary and factual programs, it was announced by Nat Abraham, head of distribution. Greatest Tank Battles, a new CGI series that brings to life the most gripping and monumental tank battles ever fought, has been sold to Foxtel in Australia and New Zealand. The Future Revealed has been acquired by LIC in China and Foxtel in Australia and New Zealand. The 10-part, half … [Read more...] about Breakthrough Entertainment sells 125 hours of content in Asia Pacific
Charie Villa heads ABS-CBN’s online news website, abs-cbnnews.com
Philippines - ABS-CBN has appointed seasoned broadcast journalist Charie Villa as the head of ABS-CBN's online news website abs-cbnnews.com and its mobile counterpart, ABS-CBN news mobile starting February 1. Villa, who headed Reuters' television group in the Philippines, rejoined ABS-CBN in 2005 as head of newsgathering. Villa's new appointment shows ABS-CBN's commitment to reach out to its expanding audience worldwide and deliver the news in any platform they prefer, said ABS-CBN senior vice … [Read more...] about Charie Villa heads ABS-CBN’s online news website, abs-cbnnews.com
StarHub cements Fox relationship, appeals to Chinese auds ahead of EPL loss
Singapore - StarHub is boosting offerings ahead of its loss of the English Premier League soccer and the ESPN Star Sports channels later this year. Over the Chinese New Year period, from noon on February 13 to midnight on February 15, StarHub TV customers can view more than 100 channels for free, while all viewers will enjoy free previews of Chinese blockbusters on Channel 01 from February 12 to 28. The addition of 3 more Fox International Channels - Fox (channel 132), featuring US TV series; … [Read more...] about StarHub cements Fox relationship, appeals to Chinese auds ahead of EPL loss
Media Prima sets up next generation mobile web portals for TV3 and GUA
Singapore - Media Prima Berhad and Netbiscuits, a B2B web software platform for the creation, operation and monetization of mobile websites, announced the joint realization of two new mobile web portals for TV3, Malaysia's free-to-air TV network, and GUA, the popular entertainment and lifestyle portal in Malaysia. The new mobile sites are available at mobile.tv3.com.my and mobile.gua.com.my. TV3 Mobile is a mobile television channel providing video streaming of TV serials and other programs on … [Read more...] about Media Prima sets up next generation mobile web portals for TV3 and GUA
StarHub TV to launch three new channels under FOX umbrella
Singapore - Starting 1 February, StarHub TV will launch three new channels under FOX International Channels (FIC). The new additions are - FOX, tvN, and Nat Geo Music. These three channels will initially be made available free to all StarHub TV subscribers via its respective channels for a month, starting 1 February 2010. Additionally, the 24-hour wildlife channel - Nat Geo Wild will be reoffered as part of StarHub’s Basic Education group. … [Read more...] about StarHub TV to launch three new channels under FOX umbrella