Hong Kong – General entertainment channel FOX has launched in Hong Kong on now TV channel 515. now TV subscribers can enjoy a free sneak preview of FOX’s programming for their exclusive first-runs in Asia from now until 7 June, including the latest US cop dramas Lie to Me and White Collar, both of which engaged local viewers in their recent US launches; the much-anticipated seventh season of NCIS; together with Golden Globe nominated sitcom Modern Family. … [Read more...] about FOX launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Channel: Genre
Comcast International Media Group announces Asia sales; picks up auto-themed programming
Cannes, MIPTV - Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) unveiled a host of licensing deals for its E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4 and Golf Channel titles, totaling over 270 hours for the territories of Australia, India, Malaysia and Thailand. In Australia, Fuel TV has acquired G4’s popular series International Sexy Ladies Show as well as Web Soup, which will be localized for the region. Additionally, ONE HD has licensed a slew of Golf Channel titles including Golf … [Read more...] about Comcast International Media Group announces Asia sales; picks up auto-themed programming
ABC Australia acquires ITV STUDIOS crime and comedy premieres
Sydney - ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment has confirmed the ABC, Australia’s largest public broadcaster, has acquired an extensive multi-title portfolio of new season drama and comedy for primetime broadcast. The significant deal includes ITV1’s highly-anticipated modern crime thriller Identity, the successful BBC sitcom Miranda, and the new season of long-running international hit series Agatha Christie’s Poirot, which ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment is set to premiere at … [Read more...] about ABC Australia acquires ITV STUDIOS crime and comedy premieres
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific introduces Discovery HD World
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the re-brand of Discovery HD to Discovery HD World, with the introduction of a new logo and premiere programming. The new logo has rolled out in all markets in Asia-Pacific where Discovery HD was available, namely Australia, Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The re-brand includes teasers, a new brand spot to reflect the new positioning, and an increased number of hours in HD programming. Discovery … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific introduces Discovery HD World
CCTV promote World Cup ad slots
China - China Central Television (CCTV), the exclusive broadcaster of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on the mainland, has blown the final whistle for bids on advertising slots for the international sporting event. He Haiming, vice-director of CCTV's advertising department, told China Daily that the final batch of advertising slots, including the exclusive titling rights for some special programs and slots for individual matches, will be made available to bidders in mid-April. In November 2009, CCTV … [Read more...] about CCTV promote World Cup ad slots
Striking the right balance
Mark Hollinger was a fitting choice to keynote at the CASBAA 2009 Convention given that, back in 1994 as Hong Kong-based Acting General Manager for Discovery Channel Asia, he was responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to the launch and operation of Discovery Channel Asia. Soon after that CASBAA keynote, Hollinger left his role as Discovery Communications Chief Operating Officer to replace Greg Ricca as President and CEO of Discovery Networks International. In 1995, … [Read more...] about Striking the right balance