London – KidsCo, the joint venture channel owned by NBC Universal, DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment is offering a VOD service on South Korean IPTV service hanaTV. KidsCo managing director Paul Robinson said, “Our relationship with hanaTV is a milestone because it is KidsCo’s first video on demand service and is an example of how children are trail blazing consumers and key drivers of new technology services.” KidsCo’s debut in South Korea follows the … [Read more...] about KidsCo debuts VOD service in South Korea on hanaTV
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now TV to offer GMA Pinoy TV
Hong Kong – GMA Pinoy TV, the international channel from free to air TV station GMA Network, will air May 7, 2008 in Hong Kong on PCCW's IPTV service now TV. GMA Pinoy TV is a 24-hour general entertainment network catering to Filipino viewers worldwide, offering news and public affairs programs, entertainment shows, and dramas. Shows include flagship newscast 24 Oras; variety show Eat Bulaga; and action-adventure series Joaquin Bordado. PCCW's TV marketing and content development EVP … [Read more...] about now TV to offer GMA Pinoy TV
Dario Choi helms Tandberg Television Asia Pacific as VP and GM
Hong Kong – Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group, has promoted Dario Choi as vice president and general manager of Tandberg Television Asia-Pacific. He will be responsible for the Tandberg Television business in the region and will lead all commercial operations including sales, engineering, customer support, marketing, finance and administration. Choi was previously senior sales director, responsible for the development of Tandberg Television’s sales and business … [Read more...] about Dario Choi helms Tandberg Television Asia Pacific as VP and GM
Australia Network launches on Astro
Australia Network has launched in Malaysia on pay TV operator Astro to offer news and current affairs, documentaries, entertainment shows, sports and children’s programs as well as English language learning programmes. Bruce Dover, chief executive, Australia Network said, “Australia Network represents an enormous opportunity to establish a credible, authoritative Australian voice in the region as well as bring the very best of Australian television to audiences living and working in … [Read more...] about Australia Network launches on Astro
Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
Mumbai – Turner has announced initiatives to expand its presence in India, including the launch of its animation theatrical business and the launch of a Hollywood movies and TV series channel with sister company Warner Bros. Leveraging its expertise in the children’s genre, Turner will establish a business unit to develop and produce animated films and expand its output of original live action TV series, targeted at children and families. Catering to India’s urban viewers, the … [Read more...] about Turner unveils growth initiatives in India
BBC Worldwide France and France 5 to embark on Human Journey
Cannes - BBC Worldwide France has concluded a co-production deal with French pubcaster France 5 for HD documentary Human Journey. The new five-part series follows their co-production Surviving Disaster which aired in 2006, and was sold to 25 broadcasters worldwide. Human Journey will trace five ancient routes taken by early men across the world to reveal the challenges they faced. Using new genetic and archaeological evidence, the show focuses on the gradual adaptation of human culture and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide France and France 5 to embark on Human Journey
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