Singapore and Hong Kong – CNBC will launch a new programming line-up in Asia Pacific on March 31, adding two new shows and a fresh presenter line-up. As part of the new schedule, CNBC will also unveil a redesigned studio in Hong Kong, which will be home to the network’s flagship morning programme Squawk Box. “Our new programming grid will strengthen our core product by leveraging our world class resources in Hong Kong and Singapore to continue to bring our viewers the best … [Read more...] about CNBC lines up new programming
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LSTV to produce first men’s awards in Asia
Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Luxembourg – At Hong Kong FILMART, LifeStyle TV (LSTV), launched in January via AsiaSat satellite to Asia Pacific, has announced that they will produce their first men’s awards, “2014 LifeStyle TV Men’s Awards”, in Asia, with Outstanding Awards recognising the trendiest and upscale role models for men encompassing different aspects of men’s lifestyles. Hong Kong MATV, Thailand Bunny Ventures and Mongolia Sansar have already … [Read more...] about LSTV to produce first men’s awards in Asia
Playboy Plus launches new satellite channel in Asia
USA / Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced on March 24 that Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc. has launched a new satellite channel “LifeStyle TV” (LSTV) on AsiaSat 5, following the successful launch of “HD Playboy Asia” last year on the same satellite. LSTV, the first men’s lifestyle TV channel in Asia, offers content on travel, cuisine, adventure and fashion. Targeting Asian men, aged 18-38, LSTV’s key titles … [Read more...] about Playboy Plus launches new satellite channel in Asia
MEASAT-3/3a HD platform exceeds 50 channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced on March 19 that the MEASAT-3/3a platform has become the first Asian C-Band satellite platform to exceed 50 high definition (“HD”) channels, confirming the maturing of the HD content business in Asia. MEASAT started offering HD distribution services on the MEASAT-3 satellite in July 2007. Working with a select group of channels, technology partners and uplink providers, MEASAT developed a … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3/3a HD platform exceeds 50 channels
TV5Monde Asia launches in HD across Asia Pacific
Singapore – TV5Monde Asia has signed a deal with Globecast to launch TV5Monde Asia HD via the MEASAT-3 satellite to reach homes across the Asia-Pacific region. TV5Monde Asia HD is a simulcast of the SD variant, which was also delivered via Globecast’s capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Globecast is providing signal delivery from TV5Monde in Paris. The channel feed is fibred to Globecast’s Hong Kong teleport for uplink onto Globecast’s multiplex on MEASAT-3 DVB-S2 … [Read more...] about TV5Monde Asia launches in HD across Asia Pacific
MIPTV: CJ E&M to bring “The Genius Game” to MIPTV 2014
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M has released a special video trailer for The Genius Game ahead of MIPTV 2014 in April. With buyers from overseas showing high interest in the format of the hit survival show, CJ E&M is currently involved in discussions with potential European production companies. The trailer can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQem4x_JGIg. A major hit among viewers ages 20 to 30, and also recording the highest Average Time Spent (ATS) rate among pay-TV weekend … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CJ E&M to bring “The Genius Game” to MIPTV 2014