Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed to the Rafters Seasons 1 & 2, Rescue Special Operations Seasons 1 & 2, Rush Season 1, Tangle Series 1 & 2 and Spirited. … [Read more...] about Australia Network acquires Endemol programming
Channel: Distribution
A wealth of app–ortunity
Edwina Ngao, Vice President, Affiliates Sales and Partnerships, Asia, Fox International Channels FIC currently has three types of digital media deployed in the region. The first, and indeed an industry first in the entertainment space, are National Geographic Applications for Blackberry. Developed locally in Hong Kong, it is currently available in Hong Kong (through PCCW Mobile) and Australia (through Foxtel), and is set to launch in Southeast Asia very soon. Features include basic mobile … [Read more...] about A wealth of app–ortunity
Korea in focus
In the run–up to the annual BCWW show in Seoul, Television Asia Plus asks key content and channel providers about current opportunities and obstacles to their business in South Korea At Disney Media Distribution, which spans both content licensing and channel development, Rob Gilby, managing director, DMD Asia Pacific explains the significance of South Korea to the company’s business in the region, “not only for the strong demand we track for our content among kids and … [Read more...] about Korea in focus
KT Corporation and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign a multi– transponder Condosat agreement
KT Corporation (KT) and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced that they have signed a multi–million dollar deal for multiple C and Ku–band transponders on ABS’ satellites, including the new ABS–2 satellite scheduled to be operational by Q1 2013. This will mark the third successful transaction between the two organizations in just over 12 months with the earlier agreements for the sale and purchase of two Koreasat satellites. The ABS–2 satellite will be one of the … [Read more...] about KT Corporation and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign a multi– transponder Condosat agreement
CABLE TV to launch Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel
HONG KONG – Hong Kong Cable Television Limited (CABLE TV) and Disney Media Distribution jointly announced that they have entered into a distribution agreement to launch a Disney Channel Pack on CABLE TV. The Disney Channel Pack, comprising the renowned Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel, was launched on 15 July 2010, on Channel 135 and Channel 136 respectively. Disney Channel offers an unparalleled blend of quality Disney entertainment and originally produced programs that kids … [Read more...] about CABLE TV to launch Disney Channel and Playhouse Disney Channel
ABP to launch Bengali entertainment channel
Mumbai - ABP Pvt. Ltd, publisher of newspapers such as The Telegraph and Anandabazar Patrika, plans to start a Bengali general entertainment channel by the year-end. The television channel being set up by the Kolkata-based media group is among several similar projects in the pipeline. According to Livemint.com, the new venture will be separate from the partnership ABP has with Rupert Murdoch’s Star Group. Media Content and Communications Services (MCCS), a 74:26 venture between ABP … [Read more...] about ABP to launch Bengali entertainment channel