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
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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
Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
Endemol announced the appointment of Lara El Haddad as managing director of the company’s operation in the Middle East. El Haddad is a leading executive with eight years experience in the Middle Eastern television market. As a recognized industry expert she has been working for an international consultancy, advising on programming strategies, drama commissioning, channel repositioning and scheduling. She has consistently worked at the highest level with leading producers and broadcasters … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints new Managing Director in the Middle East
The Premier League and MP & Silva to take action against illegal Premier League broadcasts in Vietnam
Hanoi - The Football Association Premier League Limited (The Premier League) and MP & Silva, a leading international sports media company, jointly announced that they will work together with the Ministry of Information & Communications in Vietnam to ensure that the intellectual property rights of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) are respected in the territory. The situation regarding the live broadcast of BPL matches in Vietnam has become confusing for consumers, with several unauthorised cable … [Read more...] about The Premier League and MP & Silva to take action against illegal Premier League broadcasts in Vietnam
Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Jaroo goes cross-platform with iPhone, iPad and Android
Burbank, CA - Cookie Jar Entertainment’s streaming video destination for kids, Jaroo.com, is going mobile. Together with Brainstorm Communications and SyncTV, Cookie Jar has launched the Jaroo app for iPhones and iPads for free through the iTunes store, and an Android app is coming soon. The Jaroo app debuts with over 50 full-length episodes of hit television series which will appeal to kids and kids-at-heart. From the preschool powerhouse The Doodlebops, girls favorite Strawberry … [Read more...] about Cookie Jar Entertainment’s Jaroo goes cross-platform with iPhone, iPad and Android