Kuala Lumpur - Australian Prime Minister, the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, and key Malaysian government ministers witnessed an agreement between Astro Malaysia and Australia's international television channel, Australia Network, for the broadcast of the service on a 24-hour basis across the country. Australia Network chief executive Bruce Dover commented, "Malaysia represents a significant market for Australia Network. With a strong affinity for Australia in Malaysia, we believe that the agreement … [Read more...] about 24-hour Australia Network channel launches on Astro in Malaysia
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STAR CHINESE MOVIES 2 launches on now TV in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - STAR announced the launch of STAR CHINESE MOVIES 2 on July 21 2008 on now TV channel 140 in Hong Kong. Broadcast in both Cantonese and Mandarin, the new channel will feature popular Hong Kong movies from the 1970's to 1990's. Jason Siu, general manager, STAR Taiwan, who oversees STAR's Chinese movie channel operations, said, "We're excited to be able to bring these magnificent films to movie lovers in Hong Kong, who have already made our flagship Chinese movie channel STAR CHINESE … [Read more...] about STAR CHINESE MOVIES 2 launches on now TV in Hong Kong
Nickleodeon shows available on J:COM
Tokyo – From 1 July 2008, Nickelodeon (MTV Networks Japan K.K.), a division of Viacom Inc and Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), Japan's largest multiple system operator (MSO) are partnering to show SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Rugrats. Four episodes will be available from each series every month for subscribers to J:COM TV Digital enjoy whenever they wish free of charge. SpongeBob SquarePants is also broadcast on … [Read more...] about Nickleodeon shows available on J:COM
The Pussycat Dolls to open, Karen Mok to co-host the MTV Asia Awards 2008
Kuala Lumpur - The Pussycat Dolls have been confirmed as the opening act of the MTV Asia Awards 2008, being held August 2 at the Arena of Stars, Genting - City of Entertainment, Malaysia. And popular Hong Kong actress and singer Karen Mok will join Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to Mars in hosting the 6th annual pan-regional awards show which gives recognition to regional and international artists for their achievements in the industry. Other confirmed artists include Jabbawockeez, Leona Lewis, … [Read more...] about The Pussycat Dolls to open, Karen Mok to co-host the MTV Asia Awards 2008
BBC launches world news hub
BBC World News television, the BBC's world online and newsgathering teams and representatives from BBC World Service radio and online, have combined forces to create a multimedia world news operation to support the BBC's international news services. BBC World News has also begun broadcasting from its new studio at London's BBC Television Centre. The new larger studio design has been created to fit with the recent channel re-fresh. Said Richard Porter, head of news for BBC World News, "We've … [Read more...] about BBC launches world news hub
TV5MONDE goes mobile at G8 Summit
During the G8 Summit, being held in Japan 7-9 July 2008, global French-language network TV5MONDE is being broadcast live on prototype mobile phones lent out to the attending delegates, officials and the press. Next to TV5MONDE Asie, broadcast for the Canadian and French delegates, six other channels each representing one participating country will be available: NHK World TV, CNN Headline News, BBC World News, Rai International, Deutsche Welle TV and RTR Planeta. This experiment, supported by the … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE goes mobile at G8 Summit