Luxembourg – SES announced that a renewal of its contract with Sony Entertainment Television (SET) Asia has been signed. The new agreement will enable SET Asia to serve its subscribers in the UK and Ireland at SES’ prime orbital arc of 28.2/ 28.5 degrees East, as well as distribute its platform to affiliates across Europe. SES serves almost 13 million satellite households across the UK and Ireland from its constellation of four satellites positioned at the … [Read more...] about SES renews contract with Sony Entertainment Television Asia
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FOX Sports acquires French Open rights in Asia
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, announced that they have secured a new multi-year contract for the exclusive rights to broadcast the Tennis Grand Slam, the French Open, across 20 territories in Asia. The highly-anticipated tournament, and the only Grand Slam played on clay, will be showcased on FOX Sports’ networks across multiple platforms including … [Read more...] about FOX Sports acquires French Open rights in Asia
VIMN launches Comedy Central Asia in Taiwan
Taiwan – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia on Chunghwa Telecom, enabling about 800,000 Chunghwa Luxury Pack subscribers to access Comedy Central Asia. The agreement was made through distributor agent, Portico Media Co. Ltd. “Expanding the reach of Comedy Central with Chunghwa Telecom and Portico Media Co. Ltd, enables us to meet the growing demand for our channels in Taiwan and bring … [Read more...] about VIMN launches Comedy Central Asia in Taiwan
Da Vinci Learning to launch on MediaCorp’s Toggle
Berlin – The television channel Da Vinci Learning is available to subscribers of Singapore’s MediaCorp over-the-top service, Toggle. Singapore’s younger and older curious minds will now have the opportunity to be a part of the fun educational experience.Da Vinci Learning offers high-quality knowledge programming with awarded educational series and documentaries for children and adults. The channel covers a broad range of topics – from physics … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning to launch on MediaCorp’s Toggle
CNBC to broadcast “Aging in Asia” special
Singapore – CNBC will broadcast the first of a six-part special on the changing demographics in Asia beginning next September 23, 2013. The six-week series will broadcast on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia and Cash Flow. Across Asia, populations are greying rapidly. While this represents a huge challenge to policymakers, there are also opportunities. Over six weeks, CNBC will focus on the changing demographics in Asia, its impact on investments and how you should be … [Read more...] about CNBC to broadcast “Aging in Asia” special
ABS announces the development of ABS-2A
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has confirmed the build of ABS-2A, a multi-beam 48 transponder Ku- satellite which will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2015 to ABS’ prime 75°E location. ABS-2A will follow ABS-2, the largest satellite to be launched over Asia scheduled in late 2013. With 2.6 GHz of Ku-band spectrum, ABS-2A nearly doubles the available Ku-band frequencies available at 75°E. Together with ABS-2, ABS-2A will deliver a total of 100 x 54MHz … [Read more...] about ABS announces the development of ABS-2A