Hong Kong - CASBAA and SNL Kagan, provider of financial and operational information and insight on the global media and communications sector, announced a joint initiative to provide valuable market information to the broadcast and advertising industry across the region. The alliance enables CASBAA members to access SNL Kagan's global multichannel video market data via www.casbaa.com, with further analysis available via CASBAA's dedicated advertising portal, ‘ATAC' (atac.casbaa.com), which … [Read more...] about CASBAA and SNL Kagan alliance to promote Asia-Pacific multichannel video market growth
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CASBAA Convention 2009 – first key speakers announced
Hong Kong - CASBAA Convention 2009 has announced the list of global media leaders headlining this year's event. The three day programme will include Ronnie Screwvala, CEO and founder, UTV Software Communications, India; David Haslingden, president, Fox International, USA; Kim Williams, chief executive officer, FOXTEL, Australia; Tomoyuki Moriizumi, president and CEO, J:COM, Japan; Eugenio Lopez III, chairman and CEO, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Philippines; Mark Hollinger, chief operating … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2009 – first key speakers announced
The Simpsons celebrate 20th anniversary at MIPCOM
Paris - The Simpsons, the longest-running primetime TV series in history, will celebrate its 20th anniversary at MIPCOM 2009. In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution which handles international distribution for the show, MIPCOM will hold a series of events to mark The Simpsons global success over the past two decades. Series creator and executive producer Matt Groening along with executive producer Al Jean will be in Cannes, where Groening will receive the inaugural … [Read more...] about The Simpsons celebrate 20th anniversary at MIPCOM
Satellite industry: TV a primary growth driver, regulatory constraints – CASBAA report
The region's satellite industry, historically dominated by voice and data, has seen its recent growth primarily driven by capacity demand for video services, with a focus on DTH (direct to home) TV broadcasting. To coincide with its annual Satellite Industry Forum, Monday 15 June 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore, the Cable & Satellite Broadcasters Association of Asia has released its latest Members Report: Video in Demand, Asian Satellite Services 2009. The share of TV broadcasting in … [Read more...] about Satellite industry: TV a primary growth driver, regulatory constraints – CASBAA report
Asian broadcasters pick up over 120 hours from NGTI
National Geographic Television International (NGTI) announced it has wrapped up a number of new deals in Asia, following discussions at MIPTV. Leland International in China has acquired just under 30 hours of programming for various regional channels in the territory. Among the package are National Geographic-produced shows such as Herod's Lost Tomb (1 x 52) and History's Secrets 3 (3 x 52) - launched at MipTV - as well as Moment of Death (1 x 52). PBS in Thailand has acquired 70 hours from … [Read more...] about Asian broadcasters pick up over 120 hours from NGTI
BBC Worldwide’s success at Cannes
BBC Worldwide Australia has concluded a number of deals with Australian and New Zealand networks following this year's MIPTV market. Christian the Lion (1 x 45'), purchased by the Seven Network, is the documentary film that tells the story of Australians John Randall and Ace Berg's emotional reunion with the lion they hand-raised after purchasing him from Harrods and then released back into the Kenyan wilds. Moonshot: Flight of Apollo 11 (1 x 90') has been licensed by BBC Worldwide Channels in … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s success at Cannes