Anchored on three well-known brands – Star, Fox and National Geographic, Fox One Stop Media (FOSM) represents a diverse channel portfolio that claims more than 500 million cumulative subscribers in Asia and more than a billion cumulative subscribers globally across 28 channel brands. According to the latest PAX Q3 2008 to Q2 2009 release, Fox International Channels reach more viewers in Asia each week than any other international TV advertising network, in which valuable audience groups … [Read more...] about Fox launches One Stop Media
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Coming soon to a screen near you….
UK-based Travel Channel was the first to announce its entry into Asia Pacific as 3 November 2009 saw it launch via the AsiaSat 5 satellite. Travel Channel broadcasts to 117 countries in 18 languages across Europe, Africa and the Middle East – it is not to be confused with the US-entity of the same name which airs domestically in the US only. Chief executive of Travel Channel, Richard Wolfe, said “We’re excited about partnering with a whole new set of affiliates as we roll out … [Read more...] about Coming soon to a screen near you….
Korean content gets green-light in Europe
According to the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) newly-merged with the KBI, the three major Korean networks, the producers of Korean drama series, attracted the interest of foreign buyers with respect to formats of Korean drama series and entertainment programs, confirming the potential for Korean content in European markets. Korean documentaries, in particular, exceeded expectations. KBS Media sold Noodle Road to Spanish terrestrial broadcasting network TVC, and Asian Corridor in Heaven … [Read more...] about Korean content gets green-light in Europe
Singapore’s media fusion
This year alone, the Media Development Authority (MDA) has been involved in over 179 co-productions, covering a diverse range of genres from documentaries and children’s shows to full length animated feature films. MIPCOM 2009 saw the official launch of a US$9 million co-production between Southern Star Singapore, Southern Star Entertainment (Australia) and Nord Deutscher Rundfunk (Germany). Targeting tween viewers is 26-episode children’s live action series A gURL’s wURLd. It … [Read more...] about Singapore’s media fusion
SMART partners help bring Hope
First telecast on Monday, 19 October 2009 from 8.30-10.30pm, humanitarian charity special Project Hope aired over MediaCorp’s Channel 5, Suria, TVMobile and its outdoor screens at shopping mall Orchard Central. The full cost of production was underwritten by MediaCorp. Featuring over 100 MediaCorp, local and ASEAN artistes, donations totalling S$1.3 million were received for the Singapore Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and Mercy Relief which had launched public appeals for survivors of … [Read more...] about SMART partners help bring Hope
A la carte at Asia TV Forum 2009
ABC Commercial: stand no. M16 The Best in Australia (24 x 45’) is based on the hit BBC series and produced by the makers of internationally acclaimed series, Surfing the Menu. A contemporary food show offering viewers the best possible ways to cook and eat well, The Best in Australia is what happens when a larrikin London-based Aussie chef, an award-winning Irish chef from Sydney and one sassy cook pit their wits, skills and wills against each other to find the very best recipes. Each of … [Read more...] about A la carte at Asia TV Forum 2009