London, U.K. – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has confirmed that the imagination-based Syfy Kids programming block will debut on July 22, 2013 across Asia and South Africa. The fully dubbed programming block is a partnership between KidsCo and Syfy, and will launch with a raft of new content including original programming and recently acquired titles from KidsCo joint-venture partners NBCUniversal and Corus Entertainment. Key titles include The … [Read more...] about Syfy Kids to debut in Asia
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GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
SINGAPORE — GlobeCast has announced the launch of an over-the top (OTT) "Incubator Platform" in Asia, which provides a suite of services for broadcasters looking to reach customers in this region. The platform's goal is to help broadcasters gain visibility and secure carriage agreements with Asian pay-TV platforms. The Incubator Platform is the latest value-added service offered by GlobeCast, which also provides playout, media management, and satellite distribution services on a … [Read more...] about GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
VIMN Asia to launch Comedy Central, MTV Live and Nick Jr. on Malaysia’s ABNxcess
Malaysia - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia, MTV Live and Nick Jr. on ABNxcess. All three VIMN channels will officially launch with ABNxcess on July 9th as part of ABNxcess’ commercial debut in July. “Expanding the reach of Comedy Central, MTV Live and Nick Jr. with ABNxcess enables us to meet the growing demand for our channels in Malaysia, and deliver high quality … [Read more...] about VIMN Asia to launch Comedy Central, MTV Live and Nick Jr. on Malaysia’s ABNxcess
AMC/ Sundance Channel Global expands in Asia
New York, U.S. – AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced new distribution deals in Asia for Sundance Channel and WE tv. Sundance Channel is launching on the DTH platform Indovision as a 24/7 linear network subtitled into Bahasa Indonesia. Also announced previously, WE tv had recently launched as a HD channel via Astro B.yond IPTV with Maxis. This expanded agreement complements the 2011 launch of Sundance Channel on Astro B.yond HD. … [Read more...] about AMC/ Sundance Channel Global expands in Asia
ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and FOX International Channels Philippines Corporation (FIC) announced that they have signed a multi-year and multi-million dollar contract agreement for MCPC services, playout and satellite capacity on ABS-1 and ABS-2 satellites. This service will start second half of 2013 on ABS-1 satellite and will transition to ABS-2 after it is launched later this year. ABS has made a significant investment on the ground infrastructure and in the installation of … [Read more...] about ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
“High Flyers” returns with second season on Bloomberg TV
Bloomberg Television’s “High Flyers” will be returning with its second season line-up of Asia’s business leaders featuring Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Director of Air Asia; Jimmy Choo, founder of the luxury shoemaker; Tetsuya Wakuda, celebrity chef and restaurateur; Erick Thohir, media business mogul and American sports team owner; and Mokhzani Mahathir, the Executive Vice-Chairman of oil and gas service provider Sapura Kencana and Chairman of Sepang … [Read more...] about “High Flyers” returns with second season on Bloomberg TV