Singapore - HBO Asia announced a myriad of new carriages for HBO HD and RED. Additionally, as the exclusive distribution representative for the general entertainment channel, WarnerTV, and infant and toddler channel, BabyFirst, in Asia, HBO Asia also announced new distribution deals for these channels. In a landmark partnership with Telekom Malaysia (TM), RED, WarnerTV and BabyFirst launched for the first time in Malaysia on October 1. The channels are available to subscribers as part of … [Read more...] about HBO Asia expands distribution in the region
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Asia Broadcast Satellite signs ABS-2 satellite manufacturing contract with Space Systems/Loral
Hong Kong/Palo Alto, California - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) announced that they have contracted for Space Systems/Loral to manufacture the ABS-2 spacecraft which is scheduled for launch in 2013. ABS-2 will be one of the most powerful commercial satellites launched for service in the Eastern Hemisphere. The satellite will have over 12 kW of payload power and up to a total of 87 active C-band, Ku-band and Ka-band transponders across 10 different beams bringing … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite signs ABS-2 satellite manufacturing contract with Space Systems/Loral
Outright and KEO Films 1ST look deal pays up international dividends
Outright Distribution is celebrating the renewal for the third year of its 1st look distribution deal with KEO Films with a slate of international deals rolling in for six of KEO’s original productions for UK broadcasters. River Cottage, the TV, restaurant and publishing franchise has been sold to DR Denmark, SVT Sweden, AFC Asia and Prime NZ, each acquiring all five series, two collection episodes and four one off specials. The Food Channel, New Zealand, has taken the second run on pay TV … [Read more...] about Outright and KEO Films 1ST look deal pays up international dividends
Bloomberg Television names Gary Groenheim Commercial Director for Asia-Pacific
New York/London - Bloomberg Television announced that Gary Groenheim is joining the network as commercial director for the Asia-Pacific region. Groenheim, who will be based at the network's regional hub in Hong Kong, joins from CNBC EMEA where he had served as head of marketing. Groenheim, who will report to Brian Martinez, international managing director for Bloomberg Television, will oversee numerous business activities including the expansion of marketing, distribution and current and future … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television names Gary Groenheim Commercial Director for Asia-Pacific
FremantleMedia announces a majority stake in @radical.media; creative exchange alliance with Fuji TV enters second phase
Cannes/London - FremantleMedia announced it has taken a 60 percent share in @radical.media, a global transmedia business that creates some of the world’s most innovative advertising and branded entertainment content. The deal represents FremantleMedia’s first large scale move into the branded entertainment market, allowing the company to further diversify its revenue sources and to develop new business models. @radical.media’s chairman & CEO Jon Kamen will continue in his role … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia announces a majority stake in @radical.media; creative exchange alliance with Fuji TV enters second phase
TV Asia Plus Exclusive: Hollywood in Bollywood
India's NDTV Good Times channel today announced it has signed an exclusive deal to take FCCE's Daily Entertainment news feed. The deal marks the first entry for Netherlands-based FCCE Distribution into India. Not only will India fans of Hollywood goings-on benefit from this agreement, but it will also mean coverage of Bollywood movie events and celebrities will be shared with FCCE's global audience. Launched in 2005, FCCE distribution produces such programmes as Films & Stars, Hollywood Buzz and … [Read more...] about TV Asia Plus Exclusive: Hollywood in Bollywood