Manila - SkyCable will be one of the first cable providers in the world to carry Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia’s brand new channel AXN Beyond by Jan. 1, 2008. A spin-off channel of the widely popular action adventure station AXN, AXN Beyond will spotlight more sci-fi, supernatural, paranormal and out-of-the-ordinary shows. The line-up includes first-run deals for The Dresden Files, a mystery/fantasy series based on the books by Jim Butcher and exec-produced by Nicolas Cage. … [Read more...] about AXN Beyond to take off on SkyCable
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IPSTAR enters Malaysia with TIME dotCom
Nonthaburi, Thailand - Shin Satellite Public Company Limited has signed a Cooperation Agreement with TIME dotCom Berhad (“TIME”), Malaysia’s leading telecommunications solutions provider, to deploy IPSTAR broadband satellite services in Malaysia within Q4 2007. The IPSTAR gateway will be located in TIME’s facilities in Kuala Lumpur. Currently, TIME provides broadband solutions to both domestic and international markets. The agreement will enable TIME to expand its … [Read more...] about IPSTAR enters Malaysia with TIME dotCom
Showcase channel to premiere Down Under on Dec. 1
Sydney- Australia will get its first HBO-style channel, packed with original Australian and US series, independent features and documentaries, when Showcase debuts on Foxtel and Austar on Dec. 1 2007. The premium channel is being launched by the largely Hollywood-owned Showtime, which airs three movie channels, at no extra cost to subscribers. Much of the programming is being sourced from HBO, Showtime US and fx. Five new series will be launched each week. The first week’s line-up includes … [Read more...] about Showcase channel to premiere Down Under on Dec. 1
BT expands on Indian subcontinent
BT is to increase the number of connecting points (nodes) for its multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) infrastructure - the basis for high quality video and voice services over the Internet, bringing the number to 14 in India. Six cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune will have multiple nodes, plus an additional one in Kolkatta. BT’s media and broadcast customers in India will be able not only to deliver their content to a global audience and be more … [Read more...] about BT expands on Indian subcontinent
Creative brains gather for X|Media|Lab Singapore
Singapore- Michael Naimark, Co-Founder of the MIT Media Lab, Apple Lab, Atari Lab, and Lucas Arts; Suresh Seetharaman Founder and President, Virgin Animation and Virgin Comics; and Jyri Salomaa, Head of Research, Nokia China, will be among the international mentors at X|Media|Lab Singapore from Sept. 28-30. Themed “Media aRt&d,” the workshop/conference will highlight the intersections between the creative and technological, turning creative digital media ideas into R&D projects, then … [Read more...] about Creative brains gather for X|Media|Lab Singapore
MIPCOM Junior program unveiled
Paris- The program for the 15th edition of MIPCOM Junior, the specialist international screening marketplace and conference for children’s programming and merchandising, running Oct. 6 - 7 at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, has been unveiled. Rich Ross, President of Disney Channel Worldwide, will give the keynote address on the channels’ success on Oct. 7. Key conferences will include the Buyers' Summit, which brings together top programming executives from international broadcasters to … [Read more...] about MIPCOM Junior program unveiled