FOX One Stop Media, FOX International Channels’ (FIC) solutions arm, has partnered with Samsung Electronics as sponsor of Alien Deep, a new miniseries on the marine world, to air first and exclusively on National Geographic Channel (NGC) starting this month. In Alien Deep, renowned Oceanographer and Marine Archaeologist Dr. Robert Ballard pushes deep-sea exploration to new depths, bringing viewers of NGC never-before-seen secrets from the darkest corners of the ocean. Through this … [Read more...] about FOX One Stop Media teams up with Samsung to bring NGC’s Alien Deep to Asia
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Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
Barcelona – Spanish production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, Imira Entertainment, is heading to next month’s Asia Television Forum with a raft of new sales signed in the region. Sandra, The Fairytale Detective (52 x 13’) has been acquired by terrestrial channels, MediaCorp (Singapore) and CH-9 Media (Malaysia). Hanoi TV / Ho Chi Minh TV (Vietnam)has also acquired free-TV rights to Lola & Virginia (52 X 12´) and Sandra, The Fairytale … [Read more...] about Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
tvN transforms into channel M
Singapore – tvN will rebrand to become channel M on November 23 and will be available on SingTel mio TV Ch. 518 (HD) and StarHub TV Ch. 824 / 874 (HD). As channel M, the network will continue to provide Korean entertainment with content supported by CJ E&M, a Korean media conglomerate. Launched in 2009, tvN has served as the Korean entertainment channel which brought various television genres to audiences in Southeast Asia. After rebranding into channel M, audiences can expect to enjoy … [Read more...] about tvN transforms into channel M
Asian territory updates on bid for EPL
According to todayonline.com, StarHub plans to re-negotiate for the rights to broadcast the English Premier League (EPL), now known as Barclay’s Premier League, as a way to maintain its competitive edge. The report quoted Chief Executive Neil Montefiore as saying, "When we took the Euro Cup on an exclusive basis, we priced it around S$60-S$70 depending on when you bought it. Generally, the feedback was that was too much, so I think we'd have to price significantly below that on a monthly … [Read more...] about Asian territory updates on bid for EPL
Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media Asia has reached a major broadcast milestone with the origination and transmission of 100 channels from its Singapore facility. The company’s mission-critical media services provides broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government agencies with customised solutions for the management and distribution of content globally. “With digital TV subscriptions in Asia to grow quickly over the next few years, we are delighted to reach this … [Read more...] about Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
Bloomberg rolls out ad campaign in Singapore
Singapore – Bloomberg Television kicked off its largest advertising campaign in Asia yesterday, right in the heart of Singapore's business district at the Raffles Place MRT station. For this month, a subway-inspired campaign by the business and financial news network will greet commuters. With the tagline "First. Bloomberg Television," the campaign features on-air talent including Haslinda Amin and Susan Li, as well as a copy that speaks to market-watching business professionals. … [Read more...] about Bloomberg rolls out ad campaign in Singapore