Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. (Turner) has joined forces with Hong Kong's leading mobile operator CSL to launch a 24-hour mobile TV channel for Hong Kong. The content will be available on CSL's 1O1O and one2free brands. "This partnership allows fans of Cartoon Network to be able to experience our content at their convenience. By expanding beyond television screen onto multiple touch-points, Cartoon Network is truly becoming a lifestyle super-brand," said Ringo Chan, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network launches new 24-hour mobile channel
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Fashion TV’s HD service chooses AsiaSat 2
Paris / Hong Kong - AsiaSat and Fashion TV (FTV) announced the signing of an agreement for C-band capacity on AsiaSat 2 to launch FTV HD, the new high definition channel by FTV, in Asia Pacific. Broadcast of FTV HD has commenced on AsiaSat 2. Through AsiaSat 2, the channel is distributed to all major cable and satellite networks, and pay TV platforms across the region, providing Asian viewers access to exceptional picture and sound quality of new programming on fashion, beauty, lifestyle and … [Read more...] about Fashion TV’s HD service chooses AsiaSat 2
International news channel FRANCE 24 chooses AsiaSat 2 for Asia
Paris/Hong Kong - AsiaSat and leading international news channel FRANCE 24 announced the signing of a contract to distribute FRANCE 24's English-language 24-hour international news channel across the Asia-Pacific region through AsiaSat 2's C-band platform at SatLink Communications. FRANCE 24 is currently broadcasting in three languages - English, French and Arabic, in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of the US. With the launch of its free-to-air English-language service on AsiaSat 2, … [Read more...] about International news channel FRANCE 24 chooses AsiaSat 2 for Asia
TV5MONDE launches new mobile portal for Asia, revamps brand design
TV5MONDE has launched a brand new free bilingual (French and English) mobile portal that offers a full range of complementary tools and services to Asian audiences, and due to serve as a test phase for further digital media developments for TV5MONDE around the world. Alongside TV5MONDE's current distribution on cable, satellite, ADSL and IPTV, the mobile medium will make possible ease of reach to new audiences and younger demographics. The TV5MONDE mobile portal is an online rich website … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE launches new mobile portal for Asia, revamps brand design
MGM Worldwide Television appoints Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific
Los Angeles - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.'s (MGM) Worldwide Television operation has named Ian Hogg senior vice president and managing director for the Asia-Pacific territory. The announcement was made by Gary Marenzi, co-president, Worldwide Television at MGM. In his new role, Hogg will oversee the distribution of MGM film and television properties on a variety of platforms including pay-TV, basic, free TV and digital media in the Asia- Pacific region. He will also work closely with … [Read more...] about MGM Worldwide Television appoints Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific
Turner and Alva Brothers’ Real enters Hindi GE foray
New Delhi - Real Global Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd. (RGB), a 50:50 joint venture between Alva Brothers Entertainment and Turner International, is to launch new Hindi entertainment television channel Real. Channel will go on air in March 2009 and is described as "tailor-made for the ‘Neo Indians', who are urban oriented, ambitious and outward looking." Real enters a GE (general entertainment) environment in India that, although popular with audiences, is already well-served and fiercely … [Read more...] about Turner and Alva Brothers’ Real enters Hindi GE foray