Norwalk, CT – CABLEready, international developer and distributor of TV programs, has finalized deals in Asia for original non-fiction programming following MIPCOM. Korea’s Wellmade Networks picked up series Great Museums (13 x 30” / 6 x 1 hr) and two 1-hour episodes of Perfect War. Great Museums features interviews with experts from the world’s foremost museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Entertainment Museum. … [Read more...] about CABLEready closes Asia factual deals
Channel: Platforms
Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia to publish Discovery Channel Magazine
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia are teaming up for Discovery Channel Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine which will debut across the region from Feb. 22, 2008. The Singapore-based magazine will have an initial circulation of 100,000 copies (subscriptions and newsstands sales), primarily in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Secondary markets include China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The mag will roll out in other Asia … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia to publish Discovery Channel Magazine
Open Handset Alliance announces Android
Singapore – Technology and wireless companies are joining forces to develop Android, an open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders. With nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the mobile phone has become the most personal and ubiquitous communications device. But the lack of a … [Read more...] about Open Handset Alliance announces Android
NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
Hong Kong - NET 25 and Asia Broadcasting Satellite (ABS) have inked a deal to distribute NET 25 on ABS-1 Southern Beam Ku-Band MCPC platform to regional cable TV and IPTV networks. NET 25, a free TV channel targeted at Filipinos, offers news and information programs and shows on modern living, arts and culture, entertainment and information technology. Located at 75°E, ABS-1 satellite offers high-power Ku-Band coverage from Central Europe to eastern Asia Pacific. The satellite’s footprint … [Read more...] about NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
Edward Hanapole joins STAR as Chief Information Officer
Hong Kong – Edward Hanapole has joined STAR as Chief Information Officer from parent company News Corporation. In the newly created post, Hanapole is responsible for developing STAR’s digital technology and new media capabilities across the region. Based in Hong Kong, he reports to Laureen Ong, Chief Operating Officer of STAR. Hanapole was formerly Vice President, Global Technology of News Corporation where he led efforts to increase content and technology sharing among its Internet … [Read more...] about Edward Hanapole joins STAR as Chief Information Officer
VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
Kuala Lumpur – VOOM HD Networks, Ascent Media Pte Ltd and MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd have sealed a deal to distribute the VOOM HD channel across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa. The VOOM HD channel is available as a 24/7 feed, offering HD programming on topics as adventure travel, fashion, luxury lifestyle, art, live concerts, action sports and video gaming delivered in 1080i format HD with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Ascent Media in collaboration with MEASAT, is providing … [Read more...] about VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
