NHK’s international educational TV program contest, the Japan Prize, will start on October 23 at NHK Broadcasting Center in Tokyo, with the Awards Ceremony to take place on October 29. Established in 1965, the 2007 edition of the contest received 262 entries from 150 organizations in 56 territories worldwide. The number of Asian and African submissions registered an increase while 45 organizations will make their debuts in the event. Entries will be judged by an international panel of … [Read more...] about NHK’s Japan Prize to be awarded on October 29
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Laurent Dumeau named VP, Commercial & Network Development EMEA, Global Networks, NBC Universal
Laurent Dumeau has been promoted to the newly-created role of Vice President, Commercial & Network Development EMEA, Global Networks, NBC Universal (NBCU), effective immediately. Based in Paris, Dumeau reports to Greg Matson, Senior Vice President, Commercial & Network Development for Global Networks, NBCU Taking on a “key leadership role” in NBCU’s development of new channel businesses in new territories across EMEA, Dumeau will work closely with the Global Networks Managing … [Read more...] about Laurent Dumeau named VP, Commercial & Network Development EMEA, Global Networks, NBC Universal
KBS World expands with Astro in Malaysia
Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has reached an agreement with Astro, to carry KBS World, its international television channel. KBS World will be available for all subscribers as a basic channel. Via Astro, about 2 million households in Malaysia and Brunei will gain access to KBS World on a daily basis as of 13th October 2007. KBS is Korea's flagship public service broadcaster with 2 domestic terrestrial networks, 4 pay-tv networks, and 7 radio networks. KBS World is general entertainment … [Read more...] about KBS World expands with Astro in Malaysia
CNBC reaches 670,000 New Zealand homes via Sky NZ
Singapore– CNBC is expanding its presence into New Zealand from October 15, 2007 with distribution to about 670,000 homes via a carriage deal sealed with Sky New Zealand. CNBC will commemorate the expansion by broadcasting its signature show Squawk Box, live from Auckland and Wellington for the week commencing from October 15. Sponsored by the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Squawk on the Road – New Zealand will feature CNBC anchor Martin Soong’s interviews with New … [Read more...] about CNBC reaches 670,000 New Zealand homes via Sky NZ
Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) launches SVOD channel The Film Factory on SingTel’s mio TV
Cannes- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) is launching is first subscription video-on-demand movie service, The Film Factory, on SingTel’s IPTV service mio TV. Available from October, The Film Factory channel provides over 100 library feature titles from Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Touchstone Pictures, and Miramax Films on-demand including Pearl Harbor, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, The English Patient and Pretty Woman. At a monthly subscription fee of $S12.84, … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) launches SVOD channel The Film Factory on SingTel’s mio TV
Fox International Channels takes majority stake in BabyTV
Los Angeles- Fox International Channels has acquired a major stake in BabyTV, the world’s first TV channel for infants and toddlers under three. BabyTV will feature as a core channel among FIC’s offerings, adding to FOX, FOX Life, FOX Crime, FX, and National Geographic channels. First launched in Israel in 2003, the 24/7 commercial free channel is carried on more than 75 platforms in over 50 countries worldwide. Produced by a team of content experts and child psychologists, BabyTV … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels takes majority stake in BabyTV