ABC Commercial: stand no. M16 The Best in Australia (24 x 45’) is based on the hit BBC series and produced by the makers of internationally acclaimed series, Surfing the Menu. A contemporary food show offering viewers the best possible ways to cook and eat well, The Best in Australia is what happens when a larrikin London-based Aussie chef, an award-winning Irish chef from Sydney and one sassy cook pit their wits, skills and wills against each other to find the very best recipes. Each of … [Read more...] about A la carte at Asia TV Forum 2009
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Bloomberg-UTV join forces in India
India’s economy recently crossed the USD one trillion mark. At an annual growth rate of six percent, this makes it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Demand for business and financial news is expected to increase among Indian households, which have already shown an affinity for economic news and information. With this growth, and potential demand as a backdrop, mid-September 2009 saw the announcement that Bloomberg and UTV would collaborate on a television channel to … [Read more...] about Bloomberg-UTV join forces in India
CASBAA 2009
According to CASBAA, the multi-channel TV industry is more competitive than ever, with a major focus on growing business while navigating the new world of online media and digital content. The mantra that pay-TV is largely recession-proof has been put to the test this year, said Jack Wakshlag, chief research officer of Turner Broadcasting in the US. “Cable networks are experiencing less negative impact than print and the traditional broadcast networks despite the current challenging … [Read more...] about CASBAA 2009
Granada TV for December launch on StarHub
Singapore – ITV Studios Global Entertainment will launch Granada TV on 1 December 2009 on the StarHub pay TV platform. This landmark deal makes Granada TV one of the few channels that is accessible to every pay TV subscriber in Singapore, being available through both StarHub Cable TV and SingTel's mio TV IPTV. The channel will initially be free to all StarHub TV customers for six months (until 31 May 2010). Thereafter it will be part of a yet-to-be-announced packaging proposition. James … [Read more...] about Granada TV for December launch on StarHub
Endemol acquires Tiger Aspect, Darlow Smithson and Tigress from IMG
Endemol announced that it has acquired Tiger Aspect, Darlow Smithson and Tigress from IMG, effective immediately. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Chris Davis, IMG executive vice president and chief financial officer commented, "These companies have never been synergistic with IMG's core business. We believe they are an excellent fit with Endemol's global network of companies and we wish them, their managements and employees great success in the future. IMG will continue to … [Read more...] about Endemol acquires Tiger Aspect, Darlow Smithson and Tigress from IMG
Tiger Gate’s KIX and Thrill channels to launch on now TV
Hong Kong - Tiger Gate Entertainment has signed an agreement to launch its KIX and Thrill channels on PCCW’s now TV platform in Hong Kong. now TV joins a rapidly growing list of leading Pay-TV operators in Asia who recognize the huge appetite for Asian action television and thriller/horror movies in the region. With the fast-paced exhilaration of KIX and heart-pounding excitement of Thrill, Tiger Gate’s channels are tailor-made to meet this demand. The agreement to launch on now TV … [Read more...] about Tiger Gate’s KIX and Thrill channels to launch on now TV