Hong Kong - Almost 300 top-level executives from the world of satellite and government attended the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 in Singapore on June 16. The Forum was keynoted by global operators David McGlade, CEO of Intelsat, and Dan Goldberg, CEO of Telesat. McGlade highlighted growth in China and India and the huge potential for Asian satellite services which will only be partially served by the six new satellites to be launched in the region in the second half of this year. Even … [Read more...] about Satellite CEO’s rap ‘coordination problems’ at CASBAA Forum
Channel: Content
Foxcrime packs a punch with brand new programme offerings
Singapore – Fox International Channels has announced a line-up of big premieres this year with Dexter Season 2 being the first to open the schedule of programmes on FOXCRIME (StarHub Digital Cable Channel 86). Viewers can expect more dramas such as the brand-new series The Kill Point and the ground-breaking reality series, COPS amongst other favourites such as Burn Notice, NCIS Season 3, Brotherhood Season 2 and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 3. Mr Patrick Lim, StarHub's head of … [Read more...] about Foxcrime packs a punch with brand new programme offerings
Movies key to STAR’s HD strategy
Singapore – Hong Kong-based STAR Group will be launching two HD channels in 2009, leveraging the group's Chinese-language library and STAR Movies brand to do so. Speaking to a packed CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum, held June 16 at the Four Seasons in Singapore, STAR chief operating officer Laureen Ong made pointed remarks about the Group's increasing needs for satellite capacity. "As we use capacity we will have choices, and with the launch of our HD channels, we will need solutions," … [Read more...] about Movies key to STAR’s HD strategy
New platforms driving, lack of content slowing, HD in Asia Pac – Euroconsult
Paris/Kuala Lumpur – 75 percent of platforms surveyed have, or plan to launch an HD offering by end 2008, according to research firm Euroconsult. But lack of substantial HDTV content was viewed as the most significant roadblock for HDTV in the region. With only six months of the year to go, the 'by end-2008' timeline seems rather ambitious, but the message from operators surveyed was overwhelmingly optimistic regarding HD. Of the 25 platforms interviewed by Euroconsult, 9 already provide … [Read more...] about New platforms driving, lack of content slowing, HD in Asia Pac – Euroconsult
Mobile deals for CNBC in Thailand
Bangkok – CNBC is partnering with The Nation, to distribute CNBC Asia Pacific's SMS services in Thailand. The content will be distributed on three of Thailand's major service providers - AIS, TRUE and DTAC. And the CNBC WAP site will be distributed by Thailand's biggest provider, AIS. CNBC Asia Pacific is working closely with The Nation to localize business and financial news content for mobile distribution in Thailand. Subscribers to AIS, TRUE and DTAC are able to access regional and … [Read more...] about Mobile deals for CNBC in Thailand
My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards
Shanghai – My Boy Jack starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall has won the Silver Award for Best TV Film at the Magnolia Awards, part of the 14th Annual Shanghai Television Festival. My Boy Jack, an Ecosse/WGBH/Ingenious Broadcasting co-production for ITV in association with Granada International, has been sold to more than 40 territories. James Ross, regional director at Granada International commented, "This win underscores the significant impact of our content in China and Asia. We … [Read more...] about My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards