The nation has also deeply penetrated into the global distribution market promoting made in Japan content from movies to dramas, formats, reality series and other genres. Japanese content is highly sought after in the Asia- Pacific region, Europe and America. Taking the lead as the Country of Honour of MIPCOM 2016, the Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan’s (BEAJ) General Producer, Mr Yamada tells K. Dass of the nation’s broadcast progress and plans. In the last few years, the … [Read more...] about Japan takes center stage
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Cable TV receiver system for 4K/8K super hi-vision
Tokyo - NHK started test satellite 4K/ 8K(Super Hi-Vision) broadcasting in August and is enthusiastically producing content. Facilities have been also actively developed by Japanese industry for the launch of practical broadcasts, in two years from now. NHK, jointly with KDDI Corporation, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd.(J:COM), and Japan Digital Serve Corporation, has now developed the first prototype compact receiver system for 4K and 8K broadcasts on cable TV. The prototype receiving … [Read more...] about Cable TV receiver system for 4K/8K super hi-vision
Malaysia broadcast Olympics in 4K
Telekom Malaysia’s IPTV service, HyppTV is showcasing the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in 4K quality, a first in Malaysia, in a special event at Sunway Pyramid, the official venue partner for the showcase. The event was held to preview HyppTV’s breakthrough innovation in TV broadcasting, together with its technology partner, Huawei. The 4K technology will soon be gracing the public’s TV screens. This is made possible via UniFi bandwidth capabilities and Huawei’s technology on the service’s IPTV … [Read more...] about Malaysia broadcast Olympics in 4K
PLANETCAST partner MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd (“MEASAT”) and PLANETCAST Media Services Limited (“PLANETCAST”) announced an agreement providing PLANETCAST with premium video distribution services across India. The agreement looks to increase in particular HD and 4K/UHD offerings in India with the potential to expand across the Asia Pacific. Under the terms of the agreement, PLANETCAST has signed for capacity on MEASAT- 3a’s global C-band beam. The satellite is located at 91.5°E, Asia’s … [Read more...] about PLANETCAST partner MEASAT
Gusto in Canada
Ottawa, Canada- Gusto Worldwide Media announced that Bell Media has acquired the Gusto brand in Canada. Bell Media will launch a new food-centric channel later this year, it’s first-ever foray into this genre. The "new" Gusto will feature homegrown culinary programming as well as some of the highest-rated, first-run food and lifestyle series from around the globe. In addition to launching the new channel, Bell Media has also secured a multi-year production arrangement with Gusto Worldwide … [Read more...] about Gusto in Canada
Discovery and KT SkyLife expand partnership
Singapore- Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has expanded its partnership with KT SkyLife to supply 4K content to SkyLife’s UHD channel. Through the partnership with Discovery, KT SkyLife strengthens its UHD offering in a further move to lead South Korea’s UHD market with its innovative content strategy. SkyLife customers can expect the launch of Discovery’s 4K content this quarter. From space to natural history and survival to motoring, the content will be broadcast in a Discovery 4K branded … [Read more...] about Discovery and KT SkyLife expand partnership
