Sydney- The Federal Court has rejected the Seven Network's court action alleging anti-competitive conduct caused the demise of its C7 pay TV sports service in 2002. Seven had sought damages from News Limited, Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd, and Foxtel, among others. Justice Ron Sackville described the legal costs incurred by the parties of "A$200 million (US$175.2 million) and counting" as bordering on the "scandalous." Costs will be determined in September. Sackville said that even if the … [Read more...] about Seven loses court case against News, PBL and Foxtel
Channel: Pay TV
Ads, not subs, new focus for M2B
Singapore – Pay TV firm M2B World is revamping its business model, aimed at advertising revenues accounting for 60-70% of overall revenues. This is a departure from the company’s current subscription-based model which sees M2B charge S$30 (US$20) per month for niche content like Korean drama, anime, and some movies-on-demand. M2B World Asia Pacific recently inked a five-year partnership with major fashion programming provider Videofashion Networks. The deal promises Made-for-Asia … [Read more...] about Ads, not subs, new focus for M2B
CASBAA applauds Singaporean government’s non-intervenion in exclusive pay TV carriage deals
Hong Kong– The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) commended the Singapore government for not intervening in exclusive carriage agreements in the country’s pay-TV industry. New IPTV service provider SingTel’s appeal to have cabler StarHub provide wholesale access to key content had been initially rejected by the Media Development Authority of Singapore on May 10, 2006 on grounds that the latter’s deals do not necessarily restrict competition in the … [Read more...] about CASBAA applauds Singaporean government’s non-intervenion in exclusive pay TV carriage deals
UTV and Astro Measat’s brand Bindass launches
Mumbai- UTV and Malaysia-based Astro Measat rolled out brand Bindass on July 18, India’s first local 360° leisure and entertainment brand for youth comprising TV channels, mobile, web, gaming, merchandising, retail and nationwide on-ground events. Highlighting the launch was ‘Bindass Space Yatra’, a nationwide hunt for India’s first passenger on the RocketPlane XP commercial flight into space. According to Bhaktiani, spokesperson of Rocketplane, it’s the first time … [Read more...] about UTV and Astro Measat’s brand Bindass launches
StarHub’s Sensasi channel to go on air from August 6
Singapore- Triple-play service provider StarHub will launch dedicated Malay entertainment channel, Sensasi (‘sensation’ in Malay) on the StarHub Digital Cable Channel 40 from 7pm on August 6, 2007. The launch follows the announcement earlier in the month that Sensasi will be packaged and developed by partner, Content Network Asia. Sensasi will carry at least 6 hours of first run shows and 18 hours of programming daily, with key programmes being aired in primetime hours of 8 – … [Read more...] about StarHub’s Sensasi channel to go on air from August 6
StarHub goes for Goal
Singapore – After failing to strike a deal with ESPN STAR Sports, StarHub has opted to produce its own ‘Football Channel’ to air English Premier League soccer. The new channel will be packaged by Hong Kong’s Goal TV, in association with Ten Sports in Dubai. ‘Live’ matches and magazine programmes will be produced by TWI, while EPL highlights, studio previews, half-time studio shows and match summary shows will be produced by Goal TV and Ten Sports. December … [Read more...] about StarHub goes for Goal
