The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released in-depth findings of research conducted into digital TV take-up. 42 per cent of Australian homes have adopted digital TV, 52.6 per cent of households earning over AUD$70,000 (US$67,300) annually are watching digital television. Only a quarter (25.3 per cent) of households with annual income under US$28,800 have made the switch. The research also found people living in houses or townhouses were more likely (at 43.1 per cent) than … [Read more...] about 42% of Australian homes watching digital TV
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Singapore Digital extends TV2GO mobile TV trial with ‘interactivity’
Singapore Digital announced the extension to its TV2GO digital video broadcasting-handheld (DVB-H) mobile TV trial. The TV2GO trial which commenced June 2007, has been granted a licence extension to the end of November 2008. This next phase of Singapore Digital's TV2GO DVB-H trial will provide viewers with additional content, plus interactive functionality. Trialists will have the opportunity to road-test interactive chat-room services, experience teletext-to-mobile, as well as interact with … [Read more...] about Singapore Digital extends TV2GO mobile TV trial with ‘interactivity’
Sony TV sets to get movie downloads
Tokyo - Sony movies are to be streamed via the Internet to its latest LCD sets, before their release onto DVD. Hancock, starring Will Smith, will be the first movie streamed over the Internet to Sony's LCD sets; service is anticipated in the US this Autumn. The company also plans to spend US$17 billion over the next three years to develop a digital platform that will deliver media content to any Sony networked device, be it computer, mobile phone or personal media player. And Sony aims to have … [Read more...] about Sony TV sets to get movie downloads
International Film Group signs deals with The Creative Farm and exclusive agreement with FARMkids
Sydney - International Film Group (IFG) has signed an exclusive deal with award-winning Australian production company FARMkids to act as the sales agent in the Asia-Pacific, as well as a co-production and executive producer agreement with Brisbane-based media content company The Creative Farm. The deal was announced by IFG's CEO Jennifer Hughes and Ian Jones, executive producer for both FARMkids and The Creative Farm. Commenting on the deals, IFG CEO Jennifer Hughes said, "IFG is committed to … [Read more...] about International Film Group signs deals with The Creative Farm and exclusive agreement with FARMkids
Organizers optimistic for Asia Television Forum 2008
Singapore - With over 70 per cent of the event space already booked six months before the Asia Television Forum (ATF), organizers Reed Exhibitions says the 9th edition of ATF looks set to be a record breaker. "We are pleased with ATF's continuing impressive growth. ATF serves as the TV broadcasting and new media content marketplace bringing together international programming sellers and Asia Pacific buyers," said Michelle Lim, general manager for Reed Exhibitions. "For the past 4 years the ATF … [Read more...] about Organizers optimistic for Asia Television Forum 2008
Cartoon Network launches subs-based games service Down Under
Sydney - In a first for Turner in Asia Pacific, Cartoon Network games are now available on subscription basis via GAMESWORLD on channel 555, the enhanced interactive television (iTV) service of FOXTEL. The new service is an extension of an innovative partnership that saw Turner offering kids' Pay-to-Play games on the Kids and Family section of the interactive TV games portal. Co-branded with Cartoon Network, the Kids and Family channel on FOXTEL's GAMESWORLD, gives subscribers the option to play … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network launches subs-based games service Down Under