Singapore - CNBC has expanded its pan-Asian distribution with a new deal on SkyCable's Gold Tier in the Philippines. This agreement is part of SkyCable's digital rollout plans. The channel will be available to all Gold Tier digital subscribers when the product is rolled out commercially in May 2009. Subscribers who wish to view CNBC without joining the Gold Tier Package will be able to do so via SkyCable's à la carte service option. "Being on Gold Tier will increase our visibility in the Metro … [Read more...] about CNBC expands distribution in the Philippines
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TRACE and SPOREVER ink deal to launch TRACE SPORTS
MIPTV, Cannes - TRACE and SPOREVER announced that they will set up a 50/50 joint venture - TRACE SPORTS. To be launched worldwide in Q1 2010, TRACE SPORTS is a linear channel and a multiplay content platform dedicated to sport celebrities. Under the scope of the agreement, TRACE will license the brand TRACE SPORTS and provide international distribution and marketing, satellite expertise, access to sport celebrities closely linked to the music business, and access to major brands and institutions … [Read more...] about TRACE and SPOREVER ink deal to launch TRACE SPORTS
Beyond Distribution’s programming package to Foxtel
Sydney - Beyond Distribution announced the details of their most recent programming package to Foxtel. A total of 75 hours have been licensed for scheduling across the Crime & Investigation, History and Biography channels. Tube Tales Series 1 & 2 (52 x 30min) takes a behind-the-scenes look at hit television shows; Jetstream (8 x 60min) chronicles the adventures and trials of an elite group of Air Force fighter pilots; and Deadly Women Series 1 & 2 (9 x 60min) explore the psychological … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution’s programming package to Foxtel
STAR India appoints Sanjay Gupta as COO; Jagdish Kumar to head STAR Jupiter
STAR India has recruited Bharti Airtel's chief marketing officer Sanjay Gupta as the chief operating officer. Gupta will join STAR in early May. The COO of the company Jagdish Kumar, will head the recently created joint venture between STAR and the Jupiter Group, STAR Jupiter in the south. He will continue to report to STAR India CEO Uday Shankar. Gupta will be based in Mumbai, with Star India's channel heads reporting to him. He was responsible for driving marketing, sales and distribution for … [Read more...] about STAR India appoints Sanjay Gupta as COO; Jagdish Kumar to head STAR Jupiter
TRACE and SPOREVER ink deal to launch TRACE SPORTS
MIPTV, Cannes - TRACE and SPOREVER announced that they will set up a 50/50 joint venture - TRACE SPORTS. To be launched worldwide in Q1 2010, TRACE SPORTS is a linear channel and a multiplay content platform dedicated to sport celebrities. Under the scope of the agreement, TRACE will license the brand TRACE SPORTS and provide international distribution and marketing, satellite expertise, access to sport celebrities closely linked to the music business, and access to major brands and institutions … [Read more...] about TRACE and SPOREVER ink deal to launch TRACE SPORTS
Malaysia at MIPTV 2009
Cannes, France - Malaysia-based Peppermint Productions will complete a one-hour fairy-tale documentary, The Magic of Santa by year-end with Freberg Productions of Sweden. The Magic of Santa (1 x 47 minutes), currently in its final stages of editing, was shot in HD and will include a multitude of specially crafted special effects. Also in production and due for completion by 2010 is wildlife series, Ollie & Friends (26 episodes x 30 minutes or 130 episodes x 5 minutes). Also, Malaysian-based … [Read more...] about Malaysia at MIPTV 2009