Singapore- The allocation of C-band (3.4 GHz - 3.7 GHz range) spectrum to WiMAX services by regional administrations could trigger a potentially disastrous "spectrum grab" by Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) technologies, industry leaders warned at the CASBAA (Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia) Satellite Industry Forum 2007 on June 18 in Singapore. Wireless broadband technologies were described as a “critical threat” to operations of the Asia Pacific satellite … [Read more...] about CASBAA warns of ‘critical threat’ from C-band allocation to BWA technologies
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China vows to punish corrupt TV censors
Beijing- TV censors who collect unwarranted fees from drama producers will be “strictly dealt with,” according to Li Jingsheng, director of the TV drama administration bureau under the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). Li’s statement follows accusations by writer Wang Shuo that TV drama censorship officials have received bribes from producers. Since 1997 some producers have had to bribe the censors with "censorship fees" in order to obtain a green … [Read more...] about China vows to punish corrupt TV censors
Shanghai Television Festival generates US$91.8 million worth of deals
Shanghai: The 13th annual Shanghai Television Festival, which ran June 11-15, clocked deals worth more than 700 million yuan (US$91.8 million), according to the organizers. Some 1,038 TV series were traded at the event, a little less than last year's total. New media deals, mostly for broadband video web sites, accounted for a big increase in revenues, although representing just 2.9% of the total trading value, the Shanghai Daily reported. "The increase in spending among new media in copyright … [Read more...] about Shanghai Television Festival generates US$91.8 million worth of deals
Shanghai Television Festival generates US$91.8 million worth of deals
Shanghai: The 13th annual Shanghai Television Festival, which ran June 11-15, clocked deals worth more than 700 million yuan (US$91.8 million), according to the organizers. Some 1,038 TV series were traded at the event, a little less than last year's total. New media deals, mostly for broadband video web sites, accounted for a big increase in revenues, although representing just 2.9% of the total trading value, the Shanghai Daily reported. "The increase in spending among new media in copyright … [Read more...] about Shanghai Television Festival generates US$91.8 million worth of deals
Asia Pacific leads the way in global media boom
The Asia Pacific will continue to rank as the world’s fastest-growing region in media and entertainment during the next five years, fuelled by economic growth and double digit increases in Internet, TV distribution, casino and other regulated gaming and video games. Media and entertainment spending in APAC is predicted to grow by an average of 9.6% per annum, surging from US$297 billion in 2006 to $470 billion in 2011, according toPricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific leads the way in global media boom
Shin Broadband Internet launches consumer Ku-band satellite dish DTV
Nonthaburi, Thailand- Shin Broadband Internet (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (SBI), subsidiary of Shin Satellite Plc., have launched DTV, its new Ku-band satellite dish set to receive free-to-air television programs with no monthly fees. Shin Broadband Internet will launch DTV Fantastic Caravan vans to promote the product in four regions of Thailand. Billed as the most economical satellite dish set in Thailand and the region, the company aims to install up to one million DTV sets across the country within … [Read more...] about Shin Broadband Internet launches consumer Ku-band satellite dish DTV
