Terry Bleakley, Vice President, Commercial Operations, MEASAT Satellite Systems There is a lot more HD content out there than say 12 months ago. New channels such as Li TV and The Food Network, which do not have the legacy of an SD installed base to navigate, have chosen to launch their channels in HD as a differentiator and a key component of their go to market strategy – something we did not see in 2008. In addition, all of the leading tier one pay-TV networks in Asia, such as National … [Read more...] about Tech perspectives: HDTV
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truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Why the decision to launch truTV in Asia? truTV is a rapidly growing network in the US for Turner Broadcasting and we felt this content could internationally cross borders appeal to Asian audiences here. There isn’t anything like the truTV proposition in this part of the world and given its compelling line up of real-life shows, we feel it will fascinate audiences in various markets across Asia as it has done in the US and Latin America. How has the channel been tailored for Asia (how will … [Read more...] about truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Mind your own business
With the merger of FOX International Channels with many of STAR’s channels in Asia, FOX executives now boast business cards covered in channel logos encompassing multiple genres across factual entertainment, GE, music, movies and news. Cross-promotion opportunities abound and Fox One Stop Media has been established to offer ad sales solutions at local, regional and global level. Meanwhile Stateside, as the merger of Comcast and NBC awaits regulatory approval, President and CEO of the … [Read more...] about Mind your own business
STAR CHINESE MOVIES renews exclusive output deal with Media Asia
Hong Kong - STAR CHINESE MOVIES has renewed an exclusive output deal with Hong Kong production powerhouse Media Asia. The multiple-year deal will give STAR CHINESE MOVIES exclusive pay TV and video-on-demand rights to Media Asia’s latest blockbusters and award-winning films in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Upcoming Media Asia titles to be aired on STAR CHINESE MOVIES include the critically-acclaimed City of Life and Death from mainland Chinese director Lu Chuan; Hong Kong auteur Johnnie … [Read more...] about STAR CHINESE MOVIES renews exclusive output deal with Media Asia
FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
Asia - FOX International Channels is the global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards. Honoring the best filmmakers and actors in Asian cinema, the prestigious event and red-carpet moments will be available on STAR WORLD, STAR CHINESE MOVIES and Xing Kong in April. In addition, the international channel network will also conduct a series of exclusive backstage interviews with renowned Asian stars. This delayed global broadcast will reach 60 million cumulative homes across the world, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
Endemol launches new production hubs as latest formats roll out worldwide
London - Endemol announced the launch of two new international production hubs following new deals for its latest global formats. XXS, which was launched at MIPCOM 2009, has been commissioned by Telefe in Argentina, Brazil’s TV Globo, Canal 13 in Chile, Star TV in Turkey and SIC in Portugal. Endemol is now launching a new international production hub for the show in Argentina where back to back filming of all local productions will take place. A similar hub in Argentina has also been … [Read more...] about Endemol launches new production hubs as latest formats roll out worldwide