Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd and TRACE, an international urban music and culture TV channel, have signed a lease agreement to distribute to Asian cable and satellite networks as well as pay-TV platforms through AsiaSat 2's pan-Asian C-band platform. TRACE's programming covers urban music genres including hip hop, R with exclusive features, celebrity interviews, documentaries on urban trends such as fashion, cinema and dance. TRACE's programming targets over one … [Read more...] about TRACE expands distribution in Asia Pacific via AsiaSat 2
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Piracy cleanup continues in Thailand and Hong Kong
Hong Kong / Bangkok - The Motion Picture Association's (MPA) anti-piracy initiative in Asia Pacific, Operation Blackout, seized 25,000 optical discs as well as arrested two men and three women from its Jan 7 raids on two distribution centers and 11 retail outlets located in Banmoor, Bangkok. Of the discs seized, 6,000 infringed MPA member company titles including Alien vs. Predator 2, American Gangster and I am Legend. MPA also contacted other rights owners from foreign and local film and music … [Read more...] about Piracy cleanup continues in Thailand and Hong Kong
Peter Iacono joins ITV as President and MD of ITV Worldwide
ITV plc has appointed Peter Iacono as President and Managing Director of ITV Worldwide, which includes ITV's international exploitation and ventures divisions. ITV Worldwide is part of ITV's Global Content Division, led by Managing Director Dawn Airey. Iacono oversees the growth of ITV Global Content's worldwide sales, distribution, merchandising, publishing and licensing arm ITV Worldwide including Granada International and Granada Ventures. He will also work with the respective heads of each … [Read more...] about Peter Iacono joins ITV as President and MD of ITV Worldwide
STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Mumbai/Hong Kong – STAR India and DEN Digital Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd have partnered to create a platform to distribute TV channels in India via fixed networks including cable, DTH, IPTV, HITS and MMDS. The 50:50 joint venture will be headquartered in Mumbai. Under the agreement, the JV will be an exclusive distributor for all channels distributed domestically by STAR India. The bouquet currently includes Star Plus, Star One, Star Gold, Vijay, Star Utsav, Star News, Star Ananda, … [Read more...] about STAR India and DEN partner to distribute TV channels in India
Al Jazeera English attains carriage on Hong Kong Cable
Hong Kong - Al Jazeera English has signed a carriage deal with Hong Kong Cable Ltd for the news channel to land in the Special Administration Region. Debuting on Jan 16 on Hong Kong Cable’s channel 34, Al Jazeera English’s distribution continues to expand beyond 100 million households worldwide since launch in Nov 2006. Phil Lawrie, Al Jazeera Network’s Director of Global Distribution said, "We are excited about reaching a sizeable new audience in this important market and … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English attains carriage on Hong Kong Cable
Motorola to acquire Soundbuzz
Singapore – Mobile handset manufacturer Motorola will acquire Soundbuzz Pte Ltd, a pan-Asian music provider, to enhance its music delivery capabilities in Asia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal, subject to customary conditions, is expected to close in Q1 2008. Motorola, through its MOTOMUSIC service, has delivered mobile music to consumers for over two years through its carrier customers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The acquisition of Soundbuzz will allow Motorola … [Read more...] about Motorola to acquire Soundbuzz