New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the line-up of celebrity host and presenters for the 35th International Emmy Awards Gala on Nov. 19 in New York. Roger Bart (Desperate Housewives) will host the event, with presenters including Sam Waterston (Law & Order), Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos), Constance Marie (The George Lopez Show), Alan Cumming (X-Men 2, Cabaret), Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure, The Bucket List), Eric Bogosian (Talk Radio) and … [Read more...] about International Emmy Awards Gala host and presenters named
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VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
Kuala Lumpur – VOOM HD Networks, Ascent Media Pte Ltd and MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd have sealed a deal to distribute the VOOM HD channel across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa. The VOOM HD channel is available as a 24/7 feed, offering HD programming on topics as adventure travel, fashion, luxury lifestyle, art, live concerts, action sports and video gaming delivered in 1080i format HD with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Ascent Media in collaboration with MEASAT, is providing … [Read more...] about VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
Channel NewsAsia’s Japan Hour airs across the region
Singapore – Channel NewsAsia’s long running lifestyle show, Japan Hour, started airing across the region on Nov. 10 following an agreement inked with series coordinator Sumitomo Corporation and ad agency Hakuhodo, to bring the series to Channel NewsAsia International. Japan Hour is produced by TV Tokyo, spotlighting lesser-known travel spots, countryside inns and spas across Japan. Narrated in Japanese and subtitled in English, Japan Hour has proven to be popular in Singapore, and … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia’s Japan Hour airs across the region
Baby First TV Channel reaches Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network
Omer, Israel – US-based Baby First TV Channel will be available to 80 million cable households across 33 countries in Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd service, using Loral Skynet's Telstar 10 satellite Extending its contract with RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd., Baby First TV Channel will use RRsat Global Communications Network’s playout services of various versions across separate time zones and conditional access management. … [Read more...] about Baby First TV Channel reaches Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network
NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
Hong Kong - NET 25 and Asia Broadcasting Satellite (ABS) have inked a deal to distribute NET 25 on ABS-1 Southern Beam Ku-Band MCPC platform to regional cable TV and IPTV networks. NET 25, a free TV channel targeted at Filipinos, offers news and information programs and shows on modern living, arts and culture, entertainment and information technology. Located at 75°E, ABS-1 satellite offers high-power Ku-Band coverage from Central Europe to eastern Asia Pacific. The satellite’s footprint … [Read more...] about NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
GlobeCast ranked top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services
Paris– The World Teleport Association(WTA) named GlobeCast as the top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services and second among all operators for the third consecutive year. GlobeCast is also included in WTA’s 2007 Top 20 list of Global Teleport operators, just behind satellite fleet operators at number 6. GlobeCast has made investments in its facilities in 2007 adding new content management and playout facilities in London and Florida. The Top 20 ranking is based on … [Read more...] about GlobeCast ranked top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services