Kuala Lumpur - According to Malaysia's national news agency, state-run TV is to feature more ethnic minority actors - amidst fears that the medium sidelines those who are not from the Malay Muslim majority. Bernama quoted Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin as saying that most Malay-language shows dominating Radio Televisyen Malaysia involve only Malay stars, even though many non-Malays are proficient in the language. "Now, even if there are non-Malays in RTM's entertainment programs, they … [Read more...] about More prominence for ethnic minorities on Malaysian TV
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Airtel and STAR India in 2-year strategic partnership
New Delhi / Mumbai - Airtel and STAR India have entered into a two-year strategic agreement with the latter to receive the former's committed advertising outlay for the 24 months at a mutually-negotiated rate with inflation protection. Under the agreement, STAR and Airtel will jointly develop key properties to promote music across various audience segments, with the latter able to provide input to the creation of specific properties that will appeal to its customers. Both will also focus on … [Read more...] about Airtel and STAR India in 2-year strategic partnership
Nat Geo Wild debuts on Hong Kong Cable Television
Hong Kong - Jan 1 2008 saw National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) launch 24-hour wildlife channel Nat Geo Wild on Hong Kong Cable Television's basic programming platform (channel 33). Nat Geo Wild is the only channel from NGCI available in dual voice track options to cater to English and Cantonese speaking viewers in Hong Kong and offers programming focused on the natural world including the environment and creatures that inhabit it. Speaking at the launch, Zubin Gandevia, Executive … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Wild debuts on Hong Kong Cable Television
mio TV to offer ‘Same Day Premiere’ on Mei Ah Movies Channel
Singapore - SingTel's mio TV will provide a 'Same Day Premiere' on Mei Ah Movies Channel (Channel 50) for Hong Kong star Eason Chan's new movie The Pye-Dog on Jan 10 2008 - the day it opens in Singapore cinemas. Available on mio TV in Mandarin or Cantonese languages with English subtitles, The Pye Dog is a suspense drama about three friends who turn out to be Yakuza and bodyguards on missions. Following the one-time only TV premiere of The Pye-Dog, Mei Ah Movies Channel will officially air the … [Read more...] about mio TV to offer ‘Same Day Premiere’ on Mei Ah Movies Channel
Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
ContentFilm, media rights owner and distributor of film, TV, DVD and digital content, through its acquisition and distribution division, Fireworks International, signed a deal with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to acquire international distribution rights and assets managed by CBC's international sales division. Subject to due diligence, the transaction of which financial terms were not disclosed, the deal is expected to be completed early in 2008. Deal includes CBC's programme … [Read more...] about Fireworks acquires international distribution rights to CBC’s properties
APEC stunt spurs chase for The Chaser
Sydney - Popular satirical television show The Chaser, which airs on Australia's ABC TV has attracted considerable outside interest following its APEC stunt. The attention-grabbing fake motorcade saw some cast and crew members, one dressed as Osama bin Laden, arrested in Sydney for breaching security checkpoints. According to local press reports, the show is already screening in five countries and 15 more have shown interest. Karen Dasey, manager of Program Sales Worldwide for ABC Commercial … [Read more...] about APEC stunt spurs chase for The Chaser