Los Angeles - Independent global distributor Echo Bridge Entertainment has appointed Natalie Yuen to the newly created position of vice president, international sales, Asia Pacific, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Dan March, executive vice president, Echo Bridge Entertainment, to whom Yuen will report. Yuen will be responsible for managing programming sales across all platforms throughout the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, … [Read more...] about Echo Bridge Entertainment appoints Vice President of International Sales for Asia Pacific
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Off the Fence launches Asian sales hub
Singapore - International media company Off the Fence (OTF) has announced it will be expanding OTF Asia with the opening of a new distribution hub, operating out of their Singapore office, which will handle sales across Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. The strategic move will enable OTF to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the emerging Asian market. The new distribution centre will be bringing content from the European and North American markets to audiences … [Read more...] about Off the Fence launches Asian sales hub
TV5MONDE Asia ink three IPTV deals
TV5MONDE Asia has reinforced its IPTV distribution across the APAC region with two new deals and a renewal. In India, the French-speaking channel has been available since January 1 on Aksh Optifibre's service in the basic tier in Delhi, Mumbai and 20 other major North-western Indian cities. The service currently has 20,000 subscribers, according to the operator. Aksh Optifibre tied up with public ISP Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) in 2006 to roll out their IPTV service in Dehli and Mumbai … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE Asia ink three IPTV deals
CNBC expands distribution in the Philippines
Singapore - CNBC has expanded its pan-Asian distribution with a new deal on SkyCable's Gold Tier in the Philippines. This agreement is part of SkyCable's digital rollout plans. The channel will be available to all Gold Tier digital subscribers when the product is rolled out commercially in May 2009. Subscribers who wish to view CNBC without joining the Gold Tier Package will be able to do so via SkyCable's à la carte service option. "Being on Gold Tier will increase our visibility in the Metro … [Read more...] about CNBC expands distribution in the Philippines
TRACE and SPOREVER ink deal to launch TRACE SPORTS
MIPTV, Cannes - TRACE and SPOREVER announced that they will set up a 50/50 joint venture - TRACE SPORTS. To be launched worldwide in Q1 2010, TRACE SPORTS is a linear channel and a multiplay content platform dedicated to sport celebrities. Under the scope of the agreement, TRACE will license the brand TRACE SPORTS and provide international distribution and marketing, satellite expertise, access to sport celebrities closely linked to the music business, and access to major brands and institutions … [Read more...] about TRACE and SPOREVER ink deal to launch TRACE SPORTS
Beyond Distribution’s programming package to Foxtel
Sydney - Beyond Distribution announced the details of their most recent programming package to Foxtel. A total of 75 hours have been licensed for scheduling across the Crime & Investigation, History and Biography channels. Tube Tales Series 1 & 2 (52 x 30min) takes a behind-the-scenes look at hit television shows; Jetstream (8 x 60min) chronicles the adventures and trials of an elite group of Air Force fighter pilots; and Deadly Women Series 1 & 2 (9 x 60min) explore the psychological … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution’s programming package to Foxtel