London – Galleon Holdings plc, the AIM-listed intellectual property owner and developer, has acquired Hong Kong-based media solutions company, Phoenix Investment Global Ltd for an initial £1.5 million ($US3.1 million). A deferred £500,000 ($US1 million) will be payable subject to two of Phoenix’s broadcast customers in South East Asia entering into exclusive arrangements on certain mobile phone services. Also, an additional £3.5 million ($US7.2 million) may become payable subject to … [Read more...] about Phoenix Investment Global Ltd gives Galleon a foothold in China
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NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Taipei – National Geographic Channels International and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan have collaborated to produce HD documentary Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure to showcase the latter’s 600,000 pieces of imperial Chinese treasure. Premiering exclusively on National Geographic Channel in Taiwan and across Asia on Oct. 28 at 9.00pm (TWN/HKG/SIN), the one-hour program was available in 190 million homes in 165 countries. Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure takes viewers on … [Read more...] about NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Star Chinese Movies takes reins of the Golden Horse Awards Ceremony
Taipei - Star Chinese Movies channel will produce the 44th Golden Horse Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Dec. 8 at The Taipei Arena. It will also exclusively broadcast the event live in Taiwan. The awards recognize excellence in Chinese films in the categories of Best Picture, Short Film, Documentary and Animation. Individual awards include Best Director, Leading Actor/Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress, New Performer, Original Screenplay, Screenplay Adaptation, Cinematography, Visual Effects, Art … [Read more...] about Star Chinese Movies takes reins of the Golden Horse Awards Ceremony
CASBAA membership grows
Hong Kong - Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has welcomed four new Corporate Members and a Patron which upgraded from Corporate membership. The four new Corporate Members are Microsoft Corporation; European broadcaster Deutsche Welle; global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners; and US-based religious TV network TBN. The newly upgraded Patron Member is Netherlands-based satellite communication services provider SES New Skies. CASBAA now represents 128 member … [Read more...] about CASBAA membership grows
Chello Zone boosts content offerings on Joost
London - Chello Zone, formerly Zonemedia, will supply content from flagship channels Zone Reality and Zone Horror to Joost, the broadcast quality internet television service. From Zone Reality, series one of Psychic Private Eyes – the first show commissioned by Chello Zone – and titles including Haunted Houses and Disasters of the Century are accessible in key territories worldwide. Zone Horror provided programming such as the Grindhouse titles and the CUT! short films. Zone Reality … [Read more...] about Chello Zone boosts content offerings on Joost
Digital terrestrial television tests underway in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has signed an MOU to establish the Hong Kong Digital Terrestrial Television Local Testing Group (DTTG) with the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB), Asia Television Ltd (ATV), and Rohde and Schwarz Hong Kong Ltd (R&S). For testing of set-top boxes and digital TV sets, HKSTP’s Wireless Communications Test Lab will provide the DTV testing facility and service … [Read more...] about Digital terrestrial television tests underway in Hong Kong