Interviewing Tian Jin, the vice minister for the People’s Republic of China’s State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT), I found myself the subject of media scrutiny for a change, the prey rather than the predator. His entourage swept in, and the interview was conducted under the hot spotlights of numerous TV cameras and glaring flashes of myriad press photographers. For as the vice minister explained, the delegation to this year’s MIPTV wasn’t just about … [Read more...] about China’s Cannes confidence
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CBS Paramount International Television The CSI franchise continues to perform well in the region along with our other returning series like NCIS, Medium and Numb3rs. Showtime product, Dexter and Californication are not only on pan regional cable but also licensing to several local free TV markets including Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore. Our reality product, Survivor and America’s Next Top Model continue to have a strong following and, there is our strong daily line up of The Oprah … [Read more...] about Major league content
NHK WORLD TV available on Freesat
Japan - NHK WORLD TV, NHK's English language news/information channel, is now available on Freesat. Transmitted around the clock from Tokyo, NHK WORLD TV is delivered by satellite and cable TV services all over the world. Targetting an English-speaking audience, NHK WORLD TV spotlights Japan and Asia with broad coverage, in-depth analysis and a unique perspective on world and regional developments. The NHK WORLD TV lineup mirrors the kaleidoscopic appeal of Japan and Asian culture as a whole, … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV available on Freesat
NHK Educational Corporation to help establish educational TV in Botswana
Japan - NHK Educational Corporation (NED), a subsidiary of NHK, signed a consultancy agreement with the government of Botswana for the creation of an educational television service. An expert on educational TV from NED is already working as a consultant at Botswana Television. NED is assisting in its creation in a number of areas, including the development and organising of programmes, and the running of satellite-based remote education. The Botswana Educational Television service is due to … [Read more...] about NHK Educational Corporation to help establish educational TV in Botswana
Pauline Chiou joins CNN as Hong Kong-based anchor and correspondent
Hong Kong - CNN announced the appointment of Pauline Chiou as an anchor/correspondent based in the network's Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Chiou has previously worked for CNN based in Atlanta and has covered major international stories including the 2008 US presidential elections, the Iraq war and the resignations of former White House senior political advisor Karl Rove and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. In addition, her business experience has included reporting … [Read more...] about Pauline Chiou joins CNN as Hong Kong-based anchor and correspondent
Robust growth ahead – MPA report
Hong Kong - Media owners and investors focused on Asia Pacific can take comfort from the defensive nature of the region's pay-TV and broadband industries, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia (MPA). According to MPA, industry revenue growth will decelerate to 12% in 2009 after a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% during 2003 - 8, and will trend down to a CAGR of 10% over the next five years and 7% over the next decade to 2018. This still represents a robust growth rate, … [Read more...] about Robust growth ahead – MPA report