Singapore – Broadband entertainment services provider, WOWtv, the latest offering from M2B World, has entered the pay-TV fray in Singapore. WOWtv offers a range of broadband streaming content accessible via four platforms including the Internet, set-top box, portable media player and 3G. Subscribers get an all-access pass to view movies and entertainment programs whenever, wherever, and for as many times as desired, without pre-programmed schedules. Viewers can also view advertisements … [Read more...] about M2B World ‘WOW’s Singapore with new broadband TV service
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Viva Laughlin crashes in Australia as FTA nets lose viewers
Sydney - The tactic of launching US shows in Australia virtually day-and-date with their premieres Stateside came badly unstuck last week as Viva Laughlin bowed on the Nine Network just as CBS canned the series after two episodes. The drama/musical, executive produced by Hugh Jackman’s Seed Productions, drew just 833,000 viewers in Australia, thrashed by Seven’s popular local drama series City Homicide, which arrested 1.57 million eyeballs. In times past, Nine would have waited to … [Read more...] about Viva Laughlin crashes in Australia as FTA nets lose viewers
Australia’s Network Ten breaks the $A1 billion barrier
Sydney - Ten Network Holdings announced last week it posted a record $A1 billion ($US902 million) in revenues for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, and it confirmed a recasting of its board after Canada's CanWest Global Communications Corp. converted its 56% economic interest in the company to a majority stake. Ten reported consolidated annual revenue grew by 12.5%, but earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) at the television division rose just 3.5% to $A237 … [Read more...] about Australia’s Network Ten breaks the $A1 billion barrier
Mariner Financial set to grab Beyond International
Sydney - Mariner Financial looks set to take over Beyond International Limited after BIL's board accepted an offer of $A74.6 million ($US67.3 million), beating an earlier bid of $A72.8 million ($65.7 million) by Malaysian-based private equity firm Navis Media. Cementing its prospects of winning control of the TV producer/distributor, Mariner bought more than 5 million shares in Beyond, raising its stake to just under 20%. Beyond Chairman Ian Ingram serves on the board of Mariner, an investment … [Read more...] about Mariner Financial set to grab Beyond International
Blue Water High surges into a third series
Sydney—Production of a third series of 26 episodes of Southern Star’s hit teen drama Blue Water High has begun on Sydney’s northern beaches for Australia’s ABC-TV. Southern Star Executive Producer Noel Price says he wasn’t expecting a third series but he was happy to respond to strong demand internationally and in the home market. Southern Star International pre-sold the third series to France (AB Droits) and Italy (Market Management), while other investment comes from … [Read more...] about Blue Water High surges into a third series
NBC Universal wraps up Sparrowhawk Holdings
London – NBC Universal has finalized the acquisition of Sparrowhawk Holdings and its global portfolio of pay-TV channels including the international Hallmark Channels, from Providence Equity Partners, 3i and management shareholders. The deal closed following the conclusion of regulatory approvals; terms were not disclosed. That gives NBCU 18 feeds of the international Hallmark Channels plus Movies 24, Diva TV and Sparrowhawk's stake in the KidsCo joint venture. NBCU also gets the broadcast … [Read more...] about NBC Universal wraps up Sparrowhawk Holdings