Singapore - SingTel announced the launch of a new Malay language channel, Astro ARUNA, premiering on mio TV (Channel 35) on 6 October. The new channel is a 24-hour channel that will feature the best of Indonesian dramas featuring popular actors such as Ari Wibowo, Lulu Tobing, Lenna Tan, Alexandra Gottardo and Anjasmara. These dramas are telecast immediately after production and are first run premieres on the channel in Singapore. Fans of Indonesian content can look forward to popular dramas … [Read more...] about mio TV launches Astro ARUNA
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Kathleen Syron named StarHub’s new Head of Content
Singapore - Kathleen Syron has been appointed the new Head of Content from September 2008 - reporting directly to StarHub CEO, Terry Clontz. Syron replaces Tham Loke Kheng in heading up the team responsible for leading StarHub's content strategy across pay television, mobile and online. Syron joins from Malaysia’s Astro All Asia Networks Plc, where she was director, programming. Prior to that role, Syron was general manager APAC Region (Hong Kong) at TeleCommunications International Inc, … [Read more...] about Kathleen Syron named StarHub’s new Head of Content
24-hour Australia Network channel launches on Astro in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Australian Prime Minister, the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, and key Malaysian government ministers witnessed an agreement between Astro Malaysia and Australia's international television channel, Australia Network, for the broadcast of the service on a 24-hour basis across the country. Australia Network chief executive Bruce Dover commented, "Malaysia represents a significant market for Australia Network. With a strong affinity for Australia in Malaysia, we believe that the agreement … [Read more...] about 24-hour Australia Network channel launches on Astro in Malaysia
Astro among buyers linked to STAR’s Balaji stake
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
Rosanne Lo named director of marketing, AAAN
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), the JV of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Ltd has named Rosanne Lo as director of marketing. Based in AAAN’s regional office in Singapore and reporting to Louis Boswell, general manager, AAAN, Lo heads the Southeast Asia marketing team and is responsible for driving brand development and integrated marketing campaigns for The History Channel, Crime & Investigation Network and The Biography Channel. She will … [Read more...] about Rosanne Lo named director of marketing, AAAN
WWE Smacks Down Under
Sydney – World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is expanding its presence into Asia Pacific with a regional headquarters to be set up in Sydney. WWE has also promoted Jonathan Sully as president, Asia Pacific, to be responsible for establishing the office. He has also appointed Ed Wells as general manager for Japan. Sully was formally based in London where he was SVP, international marketing, WWE, and Wells was previously with Nickelodeon Japan. WWE’s weekly TV programming is broadcast … [Read more...] about WWE Smacks Down Under
