Beyond Productions is into production on a new children's television series, based on the best-seller Dorling Kindersley book, Crime Scene Detective. Crime Scene Detective is a children's programme where kids solve real mysteries with a hands-on approach to forensics. The series gives viewers the chance to play along and learn real-life detective skills. Beyond has pre-sold the series to Super RTL, Seven Network Australia and Television Ontario. The same three broadcasters were also onboard for … [Read more...] about Beyond into another children’s show
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Launch of GlobeCast’s playout services in Singapore
CASBAA, Hong Kong - GlobeCast announced at CASBAA that its new playout facility at its regional headquarters in Singapore is open for business. Connected to GlobeCast's worldwide satellite and fibre distribution network, the Singapore facility is the latest addition to GlobeCast's London and Sunrise, Florida media management hubs. The launch of playout services in Singapore is the latest in a string of developments in Asia for GlobeCast this year, which announced the opening of its Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Launch of GlobeCast’s playout services in Singapore
Talent search
according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2008-2012, the overall entertainment and media market in Asia Pacific will see 11.1 percent growth in 2008. The segment experienced 9.4 percent growth in 2007, boosted by double digit growth in internet advertising, casino and regulated gaming, video games, internet access, TV subscriptions and license fees and recorded music. Growth in the number of subscription households boosted TV subscription by 11.7 … [Read more...] about Talent search
Mobile update
Qualcomm Inc.’s consumer survey in Taiwan Participants were given the opportunity to test ‘hands-on’ the latest Mobile TV technology. The survey of 200 existing cell phone users, yielded clear evidence that there is a growing demand for Mobile TV services and revealed some surprising insights into the content consumers want. Respondents were each given a chance to discuss their thoughts on Mobile TV and were questioned on their perceptions of service, content and cost. … [Read more...] about Mobile update
NBC Universal Global Networks debut channels into Thailand; expands channel offerings in Indonesia
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks has officially launched SCI FI, Universal Channel and KidsCo (a joint venture with Cookie Jar Entertainment and Nelvana) into Thailand. Announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, managing director, NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. Both SCI FI and Universal Channel will be subtitled in Thai. All three channels will be distributed by Triple T Network Company Ltd headed by its chairman Tutchai Eddie Sirisumpan. The partnership comes as Triple T … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks debut channels into Thailand; expands channel offerings in Indonesia
TV’s ‘feel-good factor’ will ride crisis
MIPCOM, Cannes - Senior execs attending MIPCOM, held at Cannes Palais de Festivals 13-17 October 2008, are remaining upbeat about the impact of the financial crisis upon the TV and media industries. Consistently the message here has been that TV consumption tends to rise in times of recession because people cut down on going out and other luxuries. Discovery Communications' president and CEO David Zaslav said that because 50 percent of revenues are derived from cable subscriptions, and 30 … [Read more...] about TV’s ‘feel-good factor’ will ride crisis