Malaysia-based Astro is being linked to the buy-out of STAR Group's 25.9 per cent stake in Balaji Telefilms - less than a year after STAR and Balaji announced their joint venture intentions. Regional dialect-language channels were among proposed projects after STAR and Balaji Telefilms made a joint announcement Q4 2007. STAR COO Laureen Ong told Television Asia Plus that the Group "will be launching four regional language channels in India" but did not say when, or whether Balaji Telefilms still … [Read more...] about Astro among buyers linked to STAR’s Balaji stake
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ESPN STAR Sports renews with FIFA for Indian subcontinent
ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has renewed its broadcast partnership with FIFA for the exclusive television rights to broadcast the 2010 FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 for the Indian subcontinent. ESS will have the exclusive rights to show over 275 international football games including the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Confederations Cup both to be held for the first time in South Africa. Agreement includes other FIFA World Cup events for men, women, youth, Futsal and Beach Soccer … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports renews with FIFA for Indian subcontinent
Discovery HD launches Down Under
Sydney - Discovery HD has launched as one of the five dedicated HD channels on new service FOXTEL HD +. Since its 2005 launch into the Asia Pacific region, Discovery HD is now available in Australia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong - totaling 17 markets worldwide. Mandy Pattinson, senior vice president and general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, "The launch of Discovery HD reinforces our commitment to the market as well as investment in the … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches Down Under
42% of Australian homes watching digital TV
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released in-depth findings of research conducted into digital TV take-up. 42 per cent of Australian homes have adopted digital TV, 52.6 per cent of households earning over AUD$70,000 (US$67,300) annually are watching digital television. Only a quarter (25.3 per cent) of households with annual income under US$28,800 have made the switch. The research also found people living in houses or townhouses were more likely (at 43.1 per cent) than … [Read more...] about 42% of Australian homes watching digital TV
Australia Network and Vietnam Television celebrate 35 years of relations
Australia Network and Vietnam Television (VTV) have marked the 35th Anniversary of Australia and Vietnam relations, by announcing a new cooperation agreement covering subtitling, training and technology transfer and the development and production of children's learning programs. The agreement was signed in Hanoi by the general director of Vietnam Television (VTV), Vu Van Hien and the chief executive of Australia Network, Bruce Dover in the presence of Australian Foreign Minister, the Honorable … [Read more...] about Australia Network and Vietnam Television celebrate 35 years of relations
Sci Fi and Universal Channel launch July 1 in Singapore
Singapore - NBC Universal's two new channels Sci Fi and Universal Channel debuted on StarHub Digital Cable's Entertainment Basic Upsize Group from 5pm July 1 2008. Sci Fi, taglined 'where imagination lives', is making its South East Asian debut in Singapore. Line-up includes behind-the-scenes Heroes Unmasked, Stephen King's Dead Zone (Season 3) and Dead Like Me, plus classic series like Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek - The Next Generation and Stargate SG-1. Universal Channel, taglined, 'Its … [Read more...] about Sci Fi and Universal Channel launch July 1 in Singapore