Sydney- Foxtel has snagged exclusive Australian broadcasting rights to American Idol from FremantleMedia, and the twice-weekly show will launch in mid-January on Fox8, aired within hours of its US premiere on Fox. Network Ten, the home of Australian Idol, screened series 3, 4 and 5 of American Idol but elected not to take up an option for the new series. Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director Television and Marketing, said: “What is most exciting for our subscribers is that American Idol … [Read more...] about Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
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Big Brother back on Ten in 2008, with new hosts
Sydney- After protracted negotiations, Network Ten and Endemol Southern Star have confirmed the eighth season of Big Brother will air on Ten in 2008, but long-time host Gretel Killeen is being replaced by radio personalities Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. The producers promise there will be a "tighter, re-energised format" and for the first time, hopeful Housemates can submit a video audition via the Big Brother website. Killeen said: “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved but … [Read more...] about Big Brother back on Ten in 2008, with new hosts
Australia Network Achievers aim to inspire Asia Pacific
Sydney– Asia Pacific satellite broadcaster Australia Network has launched its Australia Network Achievers Program, designed to showcase Australian talent and motivate others to succeed in their lives. The program is working with cricketer Brett Lee, model-actress-singer Imogen Bailey, former boxing champion Kostya Tszyu, plus Taylor & Khoo and Geraldine Cox. Founded by young Australians Kylie Taylor and Valerie Khoo, Taylor & Khoo is a fashion and homewares label that provides income for … [Read more...] about Australia Network Achievers aim to inspire Asia Pacific
Antrix leases Ku-Band capacity on MEASAT-3 for India’s DTH market
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Antrix Corporation Ltd, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), have signed an agreement to lease Ku-Band capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Antrix will lease eight Ku-band transponders on MEASAT-3 with an option to increase the number subsequently. The transponders will be used by Antrix to support the launch and development of a commercial new Direct-to-Home (DTH) TV platform in India. K.R. Sridhara Murthy, … [Read more...] about Antrix leases Ku-Band capacity on MEASAT-3 for India’s DTH market
AsiaSat launches AsiaSat 3S technology platform
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd has launched a full transponder C-band MCPC (Multiple Channels per Carrier) technology platform to provide video, audio, data and IP-based broadcast services on AsiaSat 3S at AsiaSat’s Tai Po Earth Station in Hong Kong. Through this new platform, AsiaSat will provide a one-stop package to broadcasters irrespective of locations. Working with its partners, AsiaSat now offers space segment, optical fibre, downlink, uplink and … [Read more...] about AsiaSat launches AsiaSat 3S technology platform
LUXE.TV HD and SD channels distributed in Asia via AsiaSat 2
Hong Kong – LUXE.TV, the world’s first international TV network focusing on luxury lifestyle produced in HD and broadcast as HD and SD channels, will be aired across the region via AsiaSat 2. LUXE.TV signed a contract with AsiaSat to distribute both channels to Asian cable and satellite networks, terrestrial stations and pay-TV platforms through AsiaSat 2’s pan-Asian C-band digital platform operated by Satlink Communications in Israel. The two 24-hour channels provide English … [Read more...] about LUXE.TV HD and SD channels distributed in Asia via AsiaSat 2