Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced an agreement with Phumelela Gold Enterprises (PGE) to provide C-band capacity for the distribution of its equestrian sports channel via MEASAT-3. PGE, a joint venture between Phumelela and Gold Circle, is the leading equestrian sports and gaming operators in South Africa. PGE owns and manages the domestic and international broadcast and information rights to South African equestrian sports including Tellytrack and Racing International. PGE beams South African … [Read more...] about Phumelela signs multi-year deal with MEASAT
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Hot In Cleveland stars set to turn up the heat in Cannes
Endemol announced that the stars of international comedy hit Hot in Cleveland will be appearing in Cannes for MIPCOM 2010. Leading ladies, Valerie Bertinelli (‘One Day at a Time’), Jane Leeves (‘Frasier’) and Wendie Malick (‘Just Shoot Me’) will be in Cannes representing the show, which since its launch to record audiences in the US this June has become an international hit, distributed by Endemol Worldwide Distribution. Also starring television icon Betty … [Read more...] about Hot In Cleveland stars set to turn up the heat in Cannes
Outdoor Channel HD to premiere in Asia-Pacific in October
Temecula, Calif. - Outdoor Channel announced an exclusive multi-year distribution agreement with Multi Channels Asia (MCA), a Singapore-based distributor of TV networks in Asia and the Pacific. Under the partnership, MCA will have exclusive access to distribute and market the network's high definition (HD) platform, Outdoor Channel HD, in Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India starting in October. Outdoor Channel is the definitive outdoor media and entertainment brand for outdoor enthusiasts, … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel HD to premiere in Asia-Pacific in October
Granada TV launches in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Granada TV is now available on PCCW’s now TV, Hong Kong’s largest pay TV provider, on channel 517. Programmes available to now TV viewers include Dancing On Ice, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, Four Weddings, Popstar To Operastar and Lewis. … [Read more...] about Granada TV launches in Hong Kong
Launch of Nat Geo Wild in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Fox International Channels (FIC) announced the launch of Nat Geo Wild in partnership with Malaysia’s Astro. The launch brings to all Malaysian homes subscribed to Astro a 24-hour television channel fully dedicated to the spectacular and breathtaking wildlife programming. The newly launched channel is available on Astro Channel 550 with round-the-clock programming in Bahasa Malaysia as the default language with two other optional audios in English and Mandarin. All Astro … [Read more...] about Launch of Nat Geo Wild in Malaysia
Fox International Channels appoints new leaders Edwina Ngao and Byrd Bunnag for high-growth markets
Asia - Fox International Channels (FIC) has appointed Edwina Ngao as Vice President and Territory Head for Mainland China; and Byrd Bunnag as Territory Head for Thailand. Building on several years of strong growth in China, Ngao will aggressively expand the network’s Mainland business, growing its channel portfolio, distribution network, advertising sales capabilities and further localizing content, packaging and marketing for the Chinese audience. She will specifically support FIC’s … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels appoints new leaders Edwina Ngao and Byrd Bunnag for high-growth markets