Taipei, Taiwan, and New York – Taiwan’s CNS has launched Sundance Channel (Channel 323) and WE tv (Channel 314) in HD on October 10 as part of its growing IPTV service. This has expanded Sundance Channel and WE tv’s carriage in the country, with CNS customers having access to the 24/7 linear channels in HD, with Mandarin subtitles. In a statement, Bruce Tuchman, AMC/Sundance Channel Global President, said, “Today’s news marks the continued Asian expansion for … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel, WE tv expand distribution in Taiwan
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SES to expand DTH broadcast, comms services in Asia
El Segundo, California and Betzdorf, Luxembourg – SES S.A. is expanding its capabilities to provide direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting and other communications services in Northeast Asia, South Asia and Indonesia, as well as maritime communications for vessels in the Indian Ocean by building a new communication satellite, SES-9, through Boeing. The spacecraft will be positioned at the orbital slot of 108.2°E and provide incremental as well as replacement capacity to this well … [Read more...] about SES to expand DTH broadcast, comms services in Asia
MIPCOM: Venevision announces sales of ‘Rosario’
Cannes – Venevision International, the global entertainment company of the Cisneros Group, has fortified its status among the leading distributors of the telenovela genre with the successful sale of its latest dramatic series Rosario here at MIPCOM 2012. Cesar Diaz, Vice President of Sales of Venevision International, said, “The novela is still in the middle of production, but there’s already a buzz in the market and customers are inquiring about it. When you have a product of … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Venevision announces sales of ‘Rosario’
MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
Sydney - Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe will make a special appearance at MIPCOM on Monday for the launch of ABC Commercial’s documentary Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer (1 x 56’ HD). Directed by Gregor Jordan, Ian Thorpe: The Swimmer is an honest and intimate portrayal of the legendary swimmer as he fails in his Olympic comeback mission but rediscovers a love of swimming. Friends and filmmakers interviewed and filmed ‘Thorpey’ as he trained, secretly at first, then competed in … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Ian Thorpe to promote ABC doco
Ex-Im Bank approves US$118M in financing to Vietnam
Washington, D.C. – The board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) authorised a US$118 million direct loan to the government of Vietnam for the export of a Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company telecommunications satellite and additional goods and services. The Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), a state-owned enterprise headquartered in Hanoi acting on behalf of the government of Vietnam in the transaction, hopes to satisfy the growing demand of … [Read more...] about Ex-Im Bank approves US$118M in financing to Vietnam
SES expands payload capacity with new satellite launch
Luxembourg – SES has successfully launched its new ASTRA 2F satellite on Friday, September 28, on board an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. This is SES’ 36th successful launch on Ariane and its 52nd satellite in orbit. Built by Astrium and carrying Ku- and Ka-band payloads for the delivery of high-performance DTH and next generation broadband services, ASTRA 2F is the first of a three-satellite investment programme (ASTRA 2E, 2F and 2G) that provides replacement and growth … [Read more...] about SES expands payload capacity with new satellite launch