ITV Studios’ hit format Hell’s Kitchen reached its 25th territory by the commission of this popular iconic cooking format by The Heliconia Group in Thailand. Hell’s Kitchen will kick off early 2023 for a 15-week season of this culinary competition, premiering on BBTV’s Channel 7. Hell’s Kitchen sees one renowned head chef welcome a group of hopeful chefs into Hell's Kitchen, where they will compete for the chance of a life-changing job in a top restaurant. Real-life … [Read more...] about ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ travels to Thailand for the first time
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41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
The Bangkok Post has reported that out of 33 companies who purchased bidding documents, all but four have submitted applications for the 24 available digital TV licenses, according to National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Among the four withdrawals was Chan 25 Co, owned by Surang Prempree, former managing director of Bangkok Broadcasting and Television Co (BBTV), adds the report.Of the 41 applications made, six companies filed bids for … [Read more...] about 41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
FRANCE 24 now available on TVB
FRANCE 24 has concluded a new distribution agreement with TVB NETWORK VISION, one of Hong Kong’s pay-TV operators, and launches its English version on the basic service available to TVB's fibre cable subscribers. This new agreement coincides with the deployment of TVB's new fibre cable network offer across the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The channel is available throughout Asia in English and French via the Asiasat 5 C-band satellite. … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 now available on TVB
HKTV seeks portal after news blow
According to Hong Kong’s The Standard, local news from Hong Kong Television (HKTV) will cease airing on the Hong Kong Broadband Network when its contract with the broadcaster ends. It adds that the network's pay-TV service, bbTV, is the only platform broadcasting the news program, but it will not be renewing its contract with the provider when it expires on August 31, a HKTV spokeswoman confirmed. HKTV chairman Ricky Wai- kay WONG has met with his 60-staff news department, saying the … [Read more...] about HKTV seeks portal after news blow
Celestial Classic Movies expands footprint
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced three new deals that further expand Celestial Classic Movies’ (CCM) reach in the Asia Pacific region. The channel has secured a branded primetime programme block on Central Motion Pictures channel in Taiwan, carriage with Cablelink in the Philippines, and carriage with Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited’s (HKBN) bbTV in Hong Kong. In Taiwan, CTE will launch a CCM-branded HD primetime programme block on Central Motion … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies expands footprint
BBTV Channel 7 celebrates 20th year of Disney Club
Bangkok - Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co. Ltd (BBTV Channel 7) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney Club, and the longest exclusive free TV rights to broadcast Disney animation on Channel 7. Saran Virutamavongsa, Managing Director of BBTV Channel 7, said: “Disney Club is another pride of Channel 7 that presents celebrated animation with best-in-class content to Thai children. The programme has received the highest rating for the past 20 years.” … [Read more...] about BBTV Channel 7 celebrates 20th year of Disney Club
