Los Angeles - Playboy TV International (PTVI) has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Taiwan Chunghwa Telecom MOD (CHT MOD) to launch Playboy TV and Playboy HD VOD programming in Taiwan. Playboy TV’s commercial-free channel, airing in English with Chinese subtitled characters, launched on 15 September 2010 and is available to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the Chunghwa Telecom MOD IPTV platform. MOD subscribers can order the channel (No: 360) a la carte or as an … [Read more...] about Playboy TV launches in Taiwan
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Phumelela signs multi-year deal with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced an agreement with Phumelela Gold Enterprises (PGE) to provide C-band capacity for the distribution of its equestrian sports channel via MEASAT-3. PGE, a joint venture between Phumelela and Gold Circle, is the leading equestrian sports and gaming operators in South Africa. PGE owns and manages the domestic and international broadcast and information rights to South African equestrian sports including Tellytrack and Racing International. PGE beams South African … [Read more...] about Phumelela signs multi-year deal with MEASAT
Hot In Cleveland stars set to turn up the heat in Cannes
Endemol announced that the stars of international comedy hit Hot in Cleveland will be appearing in Cannes for MIPCOM 2010. Leading ladies, Valerie Bertinelli (‘One Day at a Time’), Jane Leeves (‘Frasier’) and Wendie Malick (‘Just Shoot Me’) will be in Cannes representing the show, which since its launch to record audiences in the US this June has become an international hit, distributed by Endemol Worldwide Distribution. Also starring television icon Betty … [Read more...] about Hot In Cleveland stars set to turn up the heat in Cannes
Outdoor Channel HD to premiere in Asia-Pacific in October
Temecula, Calif. - Outdoor Channel announced an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement with Multi Channels Asia (MCA), a Singapore-based distributor of TV networks in Asia and the Pacific. Under the partnership, MCA will have exclusive access to distribute and market the network's high definition (HD) platform, Outdoor Channel HD, in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India starting in October. Outdoor Channel is the definitive outdoor media and entertainment brand for outdoor enthusiasts, … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel HD to premiere in Asia-Pacific in October
Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
Endemol announced the appointment of Lara El Haddad as managing director of the company’s operation in the Middle East. El Haddad is a leading executive with eight years experience in the Middle Eastern television market. As a recognized industry expert she has been working for an international consultancy, advising on programming strategies, drama commissioning, channel repositioning and scheduling. She has consistently worked at the highest level with leading producers and broadcasters … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
The Premier League and MP & Silva to take action against illegal Premier League broadcasts in Vietnam
Hanoi - The Football Association Premier League Limited (The Premier League) and MP & Silva, a leading international sports media company, jointly announced that they will work together with the Ministry of Information & Communications in Vietnam to ensure that the intellectual property rights of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) are respected in the territory. The situation regarding the live broadcast of BPL matches in Vietnam has become confusing for consumers, with several unauthorised cable … [Read more...] about The Premier League and MP & Silva to take action against illegal Premier League broadcasts in Vietnam