So it’s not JUST about premium sports content? So says Singapore’s media regulator Media Development Authority (MDA) when it introduced the Cross Carriage Measure (commonly known as the Cross Carriage Rule) back in March 2010 (the rule kicked in only in August 2011 after allowing for extensive consultation and debate). According to an MDA paper, Consultation on Preliminary Policy Positions, published September 2010, a 2008 survey indicated that “concerns over content … [Read more...] about Cross Carriage RULES?
BPL
Myanmar’s SkyNet buys TV rights for English Premier League
According to BBC News, Myanmar’s SkyNet has bought rights for the EPL and will broadcast all the matches for the next two seasons. The amount SkyNet agreed to pay for the rights were not revealed. "SkyNet is delighted to be able to offer the world's most followed football league to its viewers," company chief Daw Myint Myint Win said, as quoted by the BBC. He added, "We are thrilled to have the opportunity of working with the BPL to develop its popularity in Myanmar. This was … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s SkyNet buys TV rights for English Premier League
Update: Asian territories bid for EPL (Thailand and China)
Barclays Premier League announced that Chinese broadcaster Super Sports Media Group has been awarded the exclusive LIVE audio visual broadcast rights for all EPL matches per season for seasons 2013/14-2018/19 in mainland China and Macau. According to C21Media, this deal was made as part of a US$1billion sale of foreign rights. Super Sports has been broadcasting LIVE EPL matches for the last two years and has now extended its partnership through to 2019. The games will be broadcasted on 21 … [Read more...] about Update: Asian territories bid for EPL (Thailand and China)
now TV wins exclusive rights for Barclays Premier League
Hong Kong – now TV has made an announcement on its entrance into an exclusive negotiating window, under a standstill agreement, to finalize exclusive multi-screen rights to broadcast in Hong Kong the Barclays Premier League (BPL) for three seasons commencing from the 2013/14 season. Further to the standstill agreement, now TV expects to conclude the final agreement at the earliest possible opportunity, which would allow it to broadcast the BPL games covering a total of 380 matches on now … [Read more...] about now TV wins exclusive rights for Barclays Premier League
Soccer action in 3D
Hong Kong – CABLE TV is airing Barclays Premier League (BPL) LIVE matches in 3D on its High Definition BPL Platform, starting 22 January. HD BPL Pack subscribers with 3D-capable television sets can tune in without additional charge. The initiative will kick off with Manchester City versus Tottenham Hotspur, followed by Manchester United against Arsenal. Both matches will also be available on CABLE TV in HD and SD formats. Ronald Chiu, i-CABLE Sports Limited Executive Director, said … [Read more...] about Soccer action in 3D
mio TV promises interactive BPL season
Singapore – mio TV announced plans for its second Barclays Premiere League (BPL) season, promising a more interactive experience with more High Definition (HD) and 3D live matches. In the upcoming season, viewers can look forward to the engaging experience of ‘being at the game’ with a live match in 3D on Channel 111 every month. As with last season, mio TV will show all 380 games live and more than 200 matches in HD. Channels 103 and 104 have been upgraded to HD and the … [Read more...] about mio TV promises interactive BPL season
