Kuala Lumpur – Astro Arena, a sports channel on Astro launched March 26. Aired on Astro's channel 801, the 24-hour channel, which will be predominantly in Bahasa Malaysia, will feature Malaysians competing in the upcoming Youth Olympics in Singapore (August), New Delhi Commonwealth Games (October) and Guangzhou Asian Games (November). Astro Arena completes Astro’s Family Package with sports offering alongside entertainment, information and education. With Astro Arena, currently there … [Read more...] about Sports channel Astro Arena launch in Malaysia
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Eurosport renews contract with Astro
Hong Kong - Eurosport Asia-Pacific Limited announced the renewal of its carriage deal with Astro. Eurosport and Astro signed a multi-year commitment to continue broadcasting both Eurosport, the flagship live sports events channel and Eurosportnews, the 24 hour international sports news channel, on the platform. The Eurosport channel had originally launched on the Astro platform in Malaysia in May 2007 and is currently available to Astro Sports subscribers. It will continue to be offered in the … [Read more...] about Eurosport renews contract with Astro
Eurosport renews contract with Astro
Hong Kong - Eurosport Asia-Pacific Limited announced the renewal of its carriage deal with Astro. Eurosport and Astro signed a multi-year commitment to continue broadcasting both Eurosport, the flagship live sports events channel and Eurosportnews, the 24 hour international sports news channel, on the platform. The Eurosport channel had originally launched on the Astro platform in Malaysia in May 2007 and is currently available to Astro Sports subscribers. It will continue to be offered in the … [Read more...] about Eurosport renews contract with Astro
KidsCo commissions new production in Malaysia
London - KidsCo, the international children's channel, has announced that it is producing a series of idents that will run on the channel's Asian feed in 2010. The idents are being produced in conjunction with Astro Productions and will highlight what kids are most passionate about. Filming will take place in Kuala Lumpur at popular local attractions including Bukit Bintang Street and the Batu Caves between 13 and 16 March. KidsCo is launching this project on the back of the success of the … [Read more...] about KidsCo commissions new production in Malaysia
Launch of ASTRO B.yond
Kuala Lumpur - Astro launched ASTRO B.yond, a multi-phased innovative service starting with the first ever HD broadcast. ASTRO B.yond offers more innovative services which will be introduced in phases. Along with the first ever HD broadcast in Malaysia, a new and improved Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) designed for better viewer interface will be introduced. In 2010, ASTRO aims to be the first in the world to offer video recording through an external hard drive. With this service, customers … [Read more...] about Launch of ASTRO B.yond
The Biography Channel debuts on Astro
Kuala Lumpur - Astro has replaced the BBC Entertainment with Bio (channel 731) from AETN All Asia Networks. Reaching out to over 67 million TV households worldwide in 23 territories and 10 languages, BIO is the home to the Emmy-Award winning Biography series profiling personalities from Hollywood stars to historical figures, world leaders, business tycoons, artists, monarchs, musicians, and athletes. BIO also offers real-life series, a compelling genre which takes viewers into the chaotic and … [Read more...] about The Biography Channel debuts on Astro
