Singapore - HBO Asia has announced that HBO On Demand is now available for the first time in Indonesia. Subscribers of PayTV operators First Media and Telkomvision’s IPTV platform can access the service from this month. Additionally, enhancements to two of HBO Asia’s bouquet of channels and services took place from 1 October. HBO Signature has refreshed its on-air identity; and HBO HD, the first high definition regional subscription English movie channel in Asia, has time-shifted. … [Read more...] about HBO makes Demands in Indonesia
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NDS Upfront
TVA Plus: VOD, IPTV and OTT services have become quite entrenched in North America and Europe, with Netflix, Hulu and others quickly becoming commonplace. How do you view the emergence of such services in Asia? Paul: Video on Demand (VOD), Internet-Protocol TV (IPTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT) services will all impact TV viewers in Asia in different ways. VOD is a service that will complement, but not replace traditional TV viewing and premium TV services. There is a lot to be said for the … [Read more...] about NDS Upfront
Girls on top
Singapore - Universal Networks International today shared statistics that revealed the types of content and programming Asian women want on television, during its High Heeled Warriors breakfast session at the National Museum of Singapore. The network, along with research partner, Synovate, surveyed women from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The study presented insights into the pyschological motivations and lifestyles of these women. Some of these motivations include … [Read more...] about Girls on top
WEtv’s Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best TV spot
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Asia goes on culinary EdVenture
Seoul, Korea – LI TV Holdings Ltd. (Li) announced its third and latest original production, aptly titled EdVentures in Asia, with Korean-based entities CREO Contents, Arirang TV and CJ Media. This is Li’s first foray in producing with Korean-based partners, a collaboration that will result in a brand new 13-episode television series, set to air in the first quarter of 2012. The series features celebrated chef Edward Kwon, who is one of the channel’s culinary ambassadors, … [Read more...] about Asia goes on culinary EdVenture
Madness descends on Asia and Europe
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global today announced it has acquired the rights to multiple seasons of Mad Men for Sundance Channel in Asia and Europe. Sundance Channel will premiere season one of the award winning show throughout Asia in October. It will also debut the 13x60’ series in HD for the first time in Korea, as well as premiere the show on its channels in Singapore and Taiwan. In Europe, season one will premiere in Spain in October while season two will premiere in HD for … [Read more...] about Madness descends on Asia and Europe