Hong Kong - Al Jazeera English has signed a carriage deal with Hong Kong Cable Ltd for the news channel to land in the Special Administration Region. Debuting on Jan 16 on Hong Kong Cable’s channel 34, Al Jazeera English’s distribution continues to expand beyond 100 million households worldwide since launch in Nov 2006. Phil Lawrie, Al Jazeera Network’s Director of Global Distribution said, "We are excited about reaching a sizeable new audience in this important market and … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English attains carriage on Hong Kong Cable
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Motorola to acquire Soundbuzz
Singapore – Mobile handset manufacturer Motorola will acquire Soundbuzz Pte Ltd, a pan-Asian music provider, to enhance its music delivery capabilities in Asia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal, subject to customary conditions, is expected to close in Q1 2008. Motorola, through its MOTOMUSIC service, has delivered mobile music to consumers for over two years through its carrier customers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The acquisition of Soundbuzz will allow Motorola … [Read more...] about Motorola to acquire Soundbuzz
Nat Geo Wild debuts on Hong Kong Cable Television
Hong Kong - Jan 1 2008 saw National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) launch 24-hour wildlife channel Nat Geo Wild on Hong Kong Cable Television's basic programming platform (channel 33). Nat Geo Wild is the only channel from NGCI available in dual voice track options to cater to English and Cantonese speaking viewers in Hong Kong and offers programming focused on the natural world including the environment and creatures that inhabit it. Speaking at the launch, Zubin Gandevia, Executive … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild debuts on Hong Kong Cable Television
Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
ContentFilm, media rights owner and distributor of film, TV, DVD and digital content, through its acquisition and distribution division, Fireworks International, signed a deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to acquire international distribution rights and assets managed by CBC's international sales division. Subject to due diligence, the transaction of which financial terms were not disclosed, the deal is expected to be completed early in 2008. Deal includes CBC's programme … [Read more...] about Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
Taffy Entertainment reports Asian sales
Animation distributor Taffy Entertainment has secured sales for international television broadcast. Lionel Marty, Taffy Entertainment's president of worldwide distribution, describing Asia as a key region for the company, attributes some success to the company having opened its Shanghai office last year. Programming deals include for Fantastic Four; Code Lyoko (both are MoonScoop co-productions; Dr. Dog and Dive Olly Dive! Taffy Entertainment has reportedly established new sales of Fantastic … [Read more...] about Taffy Entertainment reports Asian sales
Televisa Internacional to offer original series and Mexican movies at NATPE
Televisa Internacional, the international distribution arm of Grupo Televisa, and distributor of Spanish programming and formats, will bring to NATPE content including digital and HD TV programming, scripts, formats, co-productions, and integrated promotional solutions. Original TV series include drama RBD, The Family (RBD, La Familia); as well as actioner The Panther (El Pantera), drama SOS -Sex and Other Secrets (SOS -Sexo y Otros Secretos), thriller Thirteen Fears (Trece Miedos), sitcom And … [Read more...] about Televisa Internacional to offer original series and Mexican movies at NATPE