Hong Kong and London – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s satellite operator, and C Music Entertainment Limited in London, England have signed an agreement to launch C Music TV HD across Asia on AsiaSat 5 at 100.5°E from 1 November. This deal makes the multiple award-winning classical and film music-video channel available in South East Asia, Australasia and India for the first time. The addition of C Music TV HD will notably broaden the range of … [Read more...] about C Music TV HD launching at CASBAA Convention 2014
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The Walt Disney Company SEA appoints GM of Studio Entertainment SEA
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company in South East Asia (SEA) announced changes to its management team to position for rapid growth in the film and media distribution landscape in the region. Amit Malhotra, previously General Manager Disney Media Distribution and Media+ becomes General Manager, Studio Entertainment SEA and will oversee all the Studio businesses (Theatrical, In-Home, Live Events and Stage Plays) in Southeast Asia. As a result of these changes Mark Chan will take on an … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company SEA appoints GM of Studio Entertainment SEA
Da Vinci Learning HD launches in Asia
Berlin – Da Vinci Learning, the family channel with educational programming, will be available in High Definition in Asia as of November. Da Vinci Learning, the educational and fun TV channel from independently owned media group Da Vinci Media GmbH provides high-quality knowledge-based programming to families of all ages, all over the world. With its ‘no violence’ policy, Da Vinci Learning creates a safe environment for younger viewers and aspires to be a useful educational … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning HD launches in Asia
VIMN Asia collaborates with FORTE to expand MTV
Jakarta, Indonesia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), announced its expansion of MTV in Indonesia via its collaboration with FORTE, a member of Karsa Group and a marketing and sales distribution partner for MTV in Indonesia. Effective 1 November, MTV will initially expand its existing reach in Indonesia to about 12 million households via four local free-to-air TV partners, across five cities in Indonesia – Jakarta, … [Read more...] about VIMN Asia collaborates with FORTE to expand MTV
Lifetime brings “MasterChef Australia” Judge to Asia
Singapore – A+E Networks announced that Lifetime will bring George Calombaris, celebrity chef and judge of popular cooking series, MasterChef Australia to Southeast Asia this month. Calombaris’ visit promotes the new season of MasterChef Australia Season 6, which airs weeknights at 7pm & 11pm (SIN/HK), on StarHub TV Ch 514. As part of the tour from 26-30 October, the chef maestro will visit Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia to host a series of dinners and live cooking … [Read more...] about Lifetime brings “MasterChef Australia” Judge to Asia
“Justin Time” expands into Asia
Toronto, Canada and Beijing, China – Guru Studio and Ciwen Media Group announced the appointment of Ciwen Media Group to manage all rights in China for Guru’s popular global preschool hit Justin Time (52 x 11’), signalling a solid expansion for Guru into this key territory. The agreement appoints Ciwen Media Group – a distribution and management of international animation properties in China – as exclusive representative of all broadcast, digital, licensing and … [Read more...] about “Justin Time” expands into Asia