Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has been selected by Eurovision as its satellite broadcast partner for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. ABS will provide two C-band transponders on its ABS-1 satellite for Eurovision's live transmissions from Beijing throughout the month of August. "ABS-1 will be an essential part of our transmission network for the Olympic Games by transporting live high definition events from the Olympics in Beijing, China, for distribution in Europe. We will uplink … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite and Eurovision transmit ‘live’ Olympics from Beijing to Europe
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Doc Martin to open in Spain
London - Portman Film & Television announced a range of deals for the series Doc Martin, which sees the production of a Spanish version of the show and a second series of the German version, whilst UK producer Buffalo Pictures has secured a re-commission in the UK for a fourth series. The comedy drama follows the tactless doctor as he causes mayhem in a small community, is available as a finished programme or as a scripted changed format. Spanish terrestrial broadcaster Antena 3 has picked up … [Read more...] about Doc Martin to open in Spain
China’s outlook remains robust
Hong Kong - Despite slowing exports in Q2 2008, the pace of China's economic growth remains robust - with full-year GDP likely to expand by 10%. According to Media Partners Asia, economic activity in key sectors remains strong with 15 - 25% average annualized growth in retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment. Media buyer and strategist GroupM has indicated that total advertising expenditure will climb by 22% in 2008 and by 19% in 2009, with TV, online and OOH media … [Read more...] about China’s outlook remains robust
NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Affiliate Sales Director, Asia Pacific
Singapore - Raymund Miranda, managing director Asia Pacific Global Networks announced the immediate appointment of Christopher Chew to the role of affiliate sales director Asia Pacific Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal. Chew reports directly to Miranda. In this newly-created Singapore-based role, Chew will play a key leadership role in expanding the distribution of NBC Universal's entertainment channels across Asia Pacific and enhancing NBC Universal Global Networks' … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Affiliate Sales Director, Asia Pacific
SPTI enhances mobile content with ZAC Toons distribution deal
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution deal with ZAC Toons, an animation studio producing premium entertainment properties for mobile, online and TV. Under the agreement, SPTI will distribute five of ZAC Toons' cartoon properties to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and India. The UK-based animation studio ZAC Toons produces creative content featuring original and irreverent characters and cartoons. Its … [Read more...] about SPTI enhances mobile content with ZAC Toons distribution deal
Breakthrough expands TV movies division
Toronto - Peter Williamson and Ira Levy, executive producers and partners at Breakthrough Films & Television announced the expansion of their television movies division to encompass original development and production. The company has also named Marina Cordoni as head of sales and business development, Theatrical & TV movies to oversee the division's growing slate of in-house productions. Cordoni's role will encompass a variety of tasks, including the acquisition of movie scripts, the … [Read more...] about Breakthrough expands TV movies division