Petaling Jaya - primeworks studios made its official debut on August 8, with plans to bring local creativity to greater heights. primeworks studios is a fully owned but independent subsidiary of Media Prima Berhad (MPB) and its role includes consolidating MPB’s in-house production operations and creating content for TV3, ntv7, 8TV, TV9 and Grand Brilliance Sdn Bhd. primeworks studios intends to develop the quality of local content to a level where it can be exported to the international … [Read more...] about primeworks studios gears towards international market
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Al Jazeera Mobile connects with fresh audiences
Doha - Al Jazeera Network has reported 14 new agreements with mobile operators - making Al Jazeera Mobile’s Arabic and English language SMS, MMS and live streaming content accessible in several new markets worldwide. In the Middle East, Al Jazeera Mobile launched with Saudi Arabia’s STC and Mobily; in the UAE with DU and also with Yemen Mobile. In North Africa new services have been launched with Egypt’s Etisalat Misr; Libya’s Libyana and Al Madar Al Jadid; in Mauritania … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Mobile connects with fresh audiences
AsiaSat appoints new General Manager China
Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Zhang Hai Ming as its new general manager China. Zhang will oversee all AsiaSat’s marketing, sales and customer relations activities in the China market. Zhang has over 20 years experience in the satellite industry. He has worked with Echostar, Lockheed Martin, Skywave TV (an 80% owned subsidiary of AsiaSat) and China Mobile Broadcasting Satellite in various management positions, covering … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints new General Manager China
Pay TV viewing tops 5.5 million Down Under
More Australians watched subscription television over the week of July 27 - August 3 2008 than any other week in the industry's history, with STV channels reaching a record 5.5 million viewers. The OzTAM results showed subscription television's average weekly reach was 5.539 million viewers in STV homes. This is an increase of nine per cent on the same week last year, with STV up six per cent year-to-date. Since the introduction of new digital services in 2004, which greatly expanded the choice … [Read more...] about Pay TV viewing tops 5.5 million Down Under
Discovery applies to launch 3 new channels in India
New Delhi - Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has applied to launch three channels - Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD in India by the first quarter of 2009. The company's application for licences has been submitted applied to the ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Discovery Networks India SVP & general manager Rahul Johri said that changing market dynamics, research and viewer feedback suggests that Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD will satisfy the … [Read more...] about Discovery applies to launch 3 new channels in India
Asia Broadcast Satellite and Eurovision transmit ‘live’ Olympics from Beijing to Europe
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has been selected by Eurovision as its satellite broadcast partner for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. ABS will provide two C-band transponders on its ABS-1 satellite for Eurovision's live transmissions from Beijing throughout the month of August. "ABS-1 will be an essential part of our transmission network for the Olympic Games by transporting live high definition events from the Olympics in Beijing, China, for distribution in Europe. We will uplink … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite and Eurovision transmit ‘live’ Olympics from Beijing to Europe