Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced it had signed an agreement to distribute the YR Asia channel across the Asia Pacific region via the MEASAT-3 satellite. YR Asia Satellite TV, a new entertainment channel, offers a wide range of Chinese language variety, sports, drama, animation, lifestyle and documentary content from Net Leader Holdings global content partners. The channel is offered by Net Leader Holdings Pte, a Singapore-based international media management company. “YR Asia is an … [Read more...] about YR Asia channel to be distributed via MEASAT-3
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Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Disney's new animated feature Bolt will premiere at the world's first 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival in Singapore. The 3DX Festival will be held between 19 - 23 November 2008 with support from Singapore's Media Development Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board. … [Read more...] about Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Asia’s satellite operators rally behind ITU regulations
Hong Kong - The recently concluded CASBAA Convention saw the region's satellite operators present a united front against perceived disregard for ITU protocol. One operator in particular, ProtoStar, has been criticized for its July 7 launch of its ProtoStar I satellite to 98.5 degrees East, despite having missed its launch deadline of June 28. Most vocal on the subject until now has been AsiaSat, saying that the operator was using non-coordinated frequencies that risked interference with … [Read more...] about Asia’s satellite operators rally behind ITU regulations
Vietnam and Philippines deals for TV5MONDE at CASBAA
TV5MONDE has increased its Vietnam coverage with two additional platforms. The IPTV platform from FPT (Financial Promoting Technology Communication) covers Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and its nearby provinces. FPT is the second largest ISP in Vietnam with 1 million broadband subscribers and about 12,300 IPTV subs as of October 2008. VTC Multimedia's upcoming DTH platform due to launch end of this year is the leading state-owned broadcaster with 2.9 million subs at year-end 2007. The current … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Philippines deals for TV5MONDE at CASBAA
Muay Thai TV deal in Asia
Kuala Lumpur - Muay Thai TV (MTTV), an online content provider for boxing, has entered into a distribution partnership with Total Sports Asia (TSA) by appointing them as the new media distributor for their fight content, specifically, Muay Thai in Asia. Under the deal, TSA will be responsible for distribution of Muay Thai content via traditional media platform and tapping into TSA's existing network of mobile and broadband operators to enhance the distribution with local support from its five … [Read more...] about Muay Thai TV deal in Asia
Endemol appoints CEO of Asian operations
Endemol announced the appointment of Arjen van Mierlo to the new role of chief executive officer of Asian operations, beginning early 2009. Based in Hong Kong, Mierlo will report to Marco Bassetti, chief operating officer of Endemol. Mierlo will oversee Endemol's operations across all of Asia including China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore and will be responsible for driving forward the group's expansion throughout the region. This will include working closely with … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints CEO of Asian operations