Sydney - Discovery HD has launched as one of the five dedicated HD channels on new service FOXTEL HD +. Since its 2005 launch into the Asia Pacific region, Discovery HD is now available in Australia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong – totaling 17 markets worldwide. Mandy Pattinson, senior vice president and general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “The launch of Discovery HD reinforces our commitment to the market as well as … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches Down Under
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Fox sets up Korea subsid for new media
Seoul - Fox International Channels' (FIC) new subsidiary Fox Ventures Korea, slated for launch July 2008, is to target that market's rapidly growing new media business. Digital video-on-demand, an Internet advertising agency, new-media channels, digital games rentals, interactive service supply and theatrical movie distribution are among the services expected from the new entity. But, according to Joon Lee, general manager, internal discussions are still underway as to Fox Ventures Korea's … [Read more...] about Fox sets up Korea subsid for new media
SVP seconded into BBC Global Channels Asia
Singapore - BBC Global Channels' senior vice president strategy and business development Anne Howarth has been seconded to the Asia team. Described by one source as only a temporary secondment, the relocation of Howarth's family to Singapore from the UK implies a longer stay for the senior executive. A BBC Global Channels spokesperson said, "Due to the faster than anticipated growth of our business in Asia, Anne has joined to develop market entry and investment strategies into local markets, … [Read more...] about SVP seconded into BBC Global Channels Asia
Li set to leave MTV Networks China
Sources have confirmed that Li Yifei, executive vice president and managing director of MTV Networks China, is set to leave the company. But rumours that Li's exit was forced upon her are being played down by the company. "Due to the changing broadcast landscape Yifei is leaving on amicable terms after a very successful ten years with the company," said MTV Asia senior vice president Ian Stewart. Li, who oversaw all of MTV Networks China's various carriage platforms, is expected to hand over to … [Read more...] about Li set to leave MTV Networks China
Caldecott Production’s Int’l to launch new HD channel
La Rochelle - MediaCorp's Caldecott Productions International (CPI) will be launching its HD channel - Caldecott HD - on internet and IPTV platforms such as Babelgum, Joost, Factual TV, ClixSmartv and WOWtv within the next few months. In its two years of existence, CPI has been breaking new ground by first venturing out to produce original documentaries aimed at the global markets. To date, CPI has sold 100% of its current inventory of 36 titles. Shialey Tan, head of international sales says, … [Read more...] about Caldecott Production’s Int’l to launch new HD channel
CETV goes beyond Asia
China Entertainment Television (CETV) has landed Stateside through KyLinTV - the first IPTV service provider of Chinese-language programs in North America. Apart from Mainland China and the Asia Pacific region, viewers who live as far as in America and Canada may now be able to watch CETV's original programs through IPTV or video on demand programming. 24-hour Mandarin general entertainment channel, CETV was the first foreign satellite television channel in China to be granted landing rights … [Read more...] about CETV goes beyond Asia