Tokyo/Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks Japan K.K, a unit of Viacom, has sealed a deal to provide MTV Networks Japan-owned international and Japanese content on niwango’s Nico Nico Douga (www.nicovideo.jp) online video sharing service. Nico Nico Douga allows comments to be input directly onto videos to be displayed when the videos are played. MTV Networks’ content is available within a specially created MTV channel under the official video content category, and includes classic … [Read more...] about MTV Japan to provide content on niwango’s online video sharing service
Channel: Distribution
Astro’s ARUNA channel distributed on MEASAT-3
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has inked a deal with All Asia Multimedia Networks FZ-LCLC (AAMN) to distribute the Astro ARUNA channel on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Since its launch, ARUNA has attracted interest from pay TV and IPTV operators from Europe, Americas and the Middle East, and MEASAT’s footprint and delivery are expected to provide the channel to niche audiences over extensive geographical areas. MEASAT-3’s global C-Band footprint provides a distribution … [Read more...] about Astro’s ARUNA channel distributed on MEASAT-3
Williams joins NBCU Global Networks as VP, commercial & network development Asia Pacific
Singapore – Christopher Williams has been appointed to the newly-created role of vice president, commercial & network development Asia Pacific, Global Networks, NBC Universal (NBCU). Based in Singapore, Williams reports Greg Matson, senior vice president, commercial & network development, Global Networks, NBCU in the UK. He will take up a leadership role in developing new channel businesses in new Asia Pacific territories and will work with Raymund Miranda, managing director Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Williams joins NBCU Global Networks as VP, commercial & network development Asia Pacific
SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Fireworks Int’l names new sales hires
London – Fireworks International, the TV distribution arm of ContentFilm plc, has expanded its international sales operations with new senior appointments to its Toronto and London operations. Joining the Toronto office are Smiljka Baljozovic and Kathryn Kozanczyn, sales directors responsible for worldwide sales of the factual entertainment catalogue. Both joined from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) International where they were responsible for worldwide sales of the … [Read more...] about Fireworks Int’l names new sales hires
JimJam reaches the Middle East and North Africa
London – Pre-school channel JimJam has launched in the Middle East and North Africa on DTH pay TV service Showtime (DTH), airing 12 hours daily, with various programmes dubbed in Arabic. Targeting children aged 1-6, JimJam offers a programming mix of animation, song and dance series, story-telling, puppets and claymation. The channel also provides English language learning segments where basic English words are introduced, along with learning blocks on colours, numbers and shapes that … [Read more...] about JimJam reaches the Middle East and North Africa