Sydney - Discovery HD has launched as one of the five dedicated HD channels on new service FOXTEL HD +. Since its 2005 launch into the Asia Pacific region, Discovery HD is now available in Australia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong - totaling 17 markets worldwide. Mandy Pattinson, senior vice president and general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, "The launch of Discovery HD reinforces our commitment to the market as well as investment in the … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches Down Under
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Astro among buyers linked to STAR’s Balaji stake
Malaysia-based Astro is being linked to the buy-out of STAR Group's 25.9 per cent stake in Balaji Telefilms - less than a year after STAR and Balaji announced their joint venture intentions. Regional dialect-language channels were among proposed projects after STAR and Balaji Telefilms made a joint announcement Q4 2007. STAR COO Laureen Ong told Television Asia Plus that the Group "will be launching four regional language channels in India" but did not say when, or whether Balaji Telefilms still … [Read more...] about Astro among buyers linked to STAR’s Balaji stake
Discovery HD launches Down Under
Sydney - Discovery HD has launched as one of the five dedicated HD channels on new service FOXTEL HD +. Since its 2005 launch into the Asia Pacific region, Discovery HD is now available in Australia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong – totaling 17 markets worldwide. Mandy Pattinson, senior vice president and general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “The launch of Discovery HD reinforces our commitment to the market as well as … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches Down Under
Cartoon Network launches subs-based games service Down Under
Sydney - In a first for Turner in Asia Pacific, Cartoon Network games are now available on subscription basis via GAMESWORLD on channel 555, the enhanced interactive television (iTV) service of FOXTEL. The new service is an extension of an innovative partnership that saw Turner offering kids' Pay-to-Play games on the Kids and Family section of the interactive TV games portal. Co-branded with Cartoon Network, the Kids and Family channel on FOXTEL's GAMESWORLD, gives subscribers the option to play … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network launches subs-based games service Down Under
Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Hong Kong - As reported in TVA+ Executive News May 12 2008, ITV Worldwide will preview a new pan-regional general entertainment channel to selected pay TV operators across Asia. Started June 23, the preview channel is based around Granada International's existing UKTV channel currently distributed in the Middle East. Future plans include the rebranding and re-launch of UKTV, and a full channel launch to follow later this year. Key genres featured on the channel will include dramas Prime Suspect, … [Read more...] about Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announces latest promotions
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNA) announced that it has promoted directors Lilee Cheong and Melissa Tham to vice presidents. Both Cheong and Tham assume their new roles from July 1. In her new role as vice president, sales planning and operations for the network, Cheong's key responsibilities will focus on supporting DNA's commercial teams in developing and executing their revenue strategy. Cheong is an eight-year veteran at Discovery, having joined in 2000 as a financial and … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announces latest promotions