Sydney- Telco Telstra today launched BigPondTV, offering an array of TV series, made-for-mobile programs, sports and music videos, on its Next G mobile network. Among the major sporting events on offer are AFL and NRL matches and V8 Supercars. Another offering is an exclusive 'behind-the-scenes' series from pop group Silverchair. BigPond Group Managing Director Justin Milne said the line-up and the unmatched coverage of the Next G network meant fans could view some of their favourite shows when … [Read more...] about BigPond TV launches Down Under
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RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
Sydney- Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has signed a broad-ranging supply agreement with leading broadcast services provider, Broadcast Australia. The 'Master Purchase Agreement' will streamline supply of RFS's broadcast solutions across the Broadcast Australia group of companies. The arrangement will help fast-track network deployments/upgrades across the Asia Pacific, and will facilitate the application of RFS broadcast technologies at both Broadcast Australia-owned and third-party sites. It … [Read more...] about RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
E! content to be available on new ninemsn website from August
Sydney- E! Networks and Australian interactive media company ninemsn are partnering to deliver E!'s entertainment news and lifestyle content via a new ninemsn website to launch in August 2007. Expected to reach ninemsn’s audience of eight million, the partnership marks the first time E! has licensed its brand to an online media company. The website will feature exclusive short-form content from E! and Style, with clips from E! News, Planet Gossip, Live from the Red Carpet, Wild On, Fashion … [Read more...] about E! content to be available on new ninemsn website from August
STAR to showcase international professional video gaming league Championship Gaming Series
STAR, in partnership with DirecTV and BSkyB, will showcase the Championship Gaming Series (CGS), the first international professional video gaming league commencing in 2007. Contestants will compete for cash prizes and the chance to become professional gamers through a series of online competitions in CGS. Regional qualifying events will be held in October in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, followed by an international World Championship final in Los … [Read more...] about STAR to showcase international professional video gaming league Championship Gaming Series
Bringiton and CETV develop reality contest Big Time Spender for China
Stockholm / Beijing– Sweden-based Bringiton and Tom Group’s Mandarin general entertainment channel China Entertainment Television (CETV) are developing Big Time Spender, a reality competition TV series on shopping. Promised to be made with Chinese audiences in mind, the series will showcase Western brands to consumers in a character-driven contest which requires strategies and relationships in shopping across China. Currently in pre-production, the partners are working with … [Read more...] about Bringiton and CETV develop reality contest Big Time Spender for China
Bruce Dover named Chief Executive of Australia Network
Sydney- Former CNN International executive Bruce Dover is the new Chief Executive of Australia Network, ABC-TV's international television service to Asia, the Pacific and the Indian sub-continent. Dover, who starts on August 6, succeeds Ian Carroll, who was appointed the ABC's Director of Innovation earlier this year. He will report to the Director of ABC International, Murray Green, who oversees Radio Australia, International Projects and Australia Network Dover is a former Deputy Editor of The … [Read more...] about Bruce Dover named Chief Executive of Australia Network
