Rio de Janeiro - Globo TV International has unveiled its content offerings for LA Screenings to be held May 14-15, 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Century City, Los Angeles. To be available are comedy series The Cleaning Lady which follows the misadventures of a cleaning lady who is always helping her employers and friends; 24-epsiode series Heavy Load that follows the lives of two truck drivers in search of adventure; Antonia, Globo TV International's co-production with O2; Normal People; … [Read more...] about Globo TV International unveils LA Screenings slate
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Granada International announces content line-up for Busan Content Market
Hong Kong - Granada International, part of ITV Worldwide, has announced its programming slate for the Busan Content Market to be held May 14-16, 2008 in Korea. Dramas include Bonekickers (6x1hr), a primetime HD series centering on a team of archaeologists on expeditions to uncover stories and conspiracies; Lost In Austen (4x1hr) is a reinvention of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice starring Alex Kingston. Available for all territories excluding China is weekly talk show The May Lee Show … [Read more...] about Granada International announces content line-up for Busan Content Market
CommunicAsia2008 set for June 17-20, Singapore Expo
Singapore - CommunicAsia2008 (CMMA2008), Asia's trade event for the information communications and media industries, is set to be held June 17-20, 2008 at the Singapore Expo. Highlights of the trade show will include the CommunicAsia2008 Summit, a series of industry forums on opportunities in mobile TV, WiMAX and IPTV, featuring speakers including David Kennedy, research director, Ovum; Titus Yong, VP, satellite business, SingTel; and Dr Nongluck Phinainitisart, president, Thaicom plc, sharing … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2008 set for June 17-20, Singapore Expo
CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve
Hong Kong - The eighth annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to be held June 16, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore will be themed 'Ahead of the Curve' to explore the potential for satellite services offered by the increasing demand for communications products in Asia. David Ball, chairman of the CASBAA Satellite Industry Committee and regional vice president, Asia Pacific, for Intelsat said, "The increased demand for spectrum devoted to HDTV, interactive and broadband TV content … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 to move Ahead of the Curve
IOL Netcom debuts IPTV service in India with Verimatrix content security
Singapore/Mumbai – Broadband Internet service provider IOL Netcom has launched India's first on-demand IPTV service in Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore, available to more than 250,000 subscribers, using Verimatrix’s content security technologies. IOL Netcom is expecting the expansion of content delivery options to PC to help customer acquisition, reduce installation resources and fulfill the entertainment on-demand promise. Premium content including movies from IOL Netcom’s … [Read more...] about IOL Netcom debuts IPTV service in India with Verimatrix content security
Viacom 18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India
Bangkok/Singapore/Hong Kong – Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, a JV between Viacom and Network18 will launch Colors, a Hindi general entertainment channel in India from July 2008. The channel will leverage Viacom’s expertise in content creation and building entertainment brands with Network18’s experience in media businesses in India across various platforms. To be led by Rajesh Kamat, chief executive officer – Colors, the new channel promises to offer an “entire spectrum … [Read more...] about Viacom 18 Media to add Colors to Hindi GE in India