Sydney—Production of a third series of 26 episodes of Southern Star’s hit teen drama Blue Water High has begun on Sydney’s northern beaches for Australia’s ABC-TV. Southern Star Executive Producer Noel Price says he wasn’t expecting a third series but he was happy to respond to strong demand internationally and in the home market. Southern Star International pre-sold the third series to France (AB Droits) and Italy (Market Management), while other investment comes from … [Read more...] about Blue Water High surges into a third series
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NBC Universal wraps up Sparrowhawk Holdings
London – NBC Universal has finalized the acquisition of Sparrowhawk Holdings and its global portfolio of pay-TV channels including the international Hallmark Channels, from Providence Equity Partners, 3i and management shareholders. The deal closed following the conclusion of regulatory approvals; terms were not disclosed. That gives NBCU 18 feeds of the international Hallmark Channels plus Movies 24, Diva TV and Sparrowhawk's stake in the KidsCo joint venture. NBCU also gets the broadcast … [Read more...] about NBC Universal wraps up Sparrowhawk Holdings
Jupiter Telecoms grows
Tokyo - Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. has transferred 39,798 outstanding shares in Kyoto Cable Communications Co., Ltd. from Fujitsu Ltd, effective from end November 2007. Transfer will make J:COM the largest shareholder in the company with a 46.64% share of voting rights. In addition, J:COM will acquire the remaining Miyavision shares from other shareholders to secure majority voting rights from end January 2008 and turn the cable operator into a consolidated subsidiary. Miyavision … [Read more...] about Jupiter Telecoms grows
Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board
Singapore-based DVB-H mobile TV trial TV2GO, run by PGK Media, has added Bloomberg Television to its current trial offerings. Starting in November, the channel will be broadcast live on the latest mobile TV phones including Nokia’s N92 and N77, as well as Samsung’s P930 and F510. Bloomberg TV adds to TV2GO live channels in the genres of news, sport and entertainment including CNBC Asia Pacific, ESPN STAR Sports and Kamera's WOW!TV. TV2GO also supports various real-time interactive TV … [Read more...] about Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board
Phoenix Investment Global Ltd gives Galleon a foothold in China
London – Galleon Holdings plc, the AIM-listed intellectual property owner and developer, has acquired Hong Kong-based media solutions company, Phoenix Investment Global Ltd for an initial £1.5 million ($US3.1 million). A deferred £500,000 ($US1 million) will be payable subject to two of Phoenix’s broadcast customers in South East Asia entering into exclusive arrangements on certain mobile phone services. Also, an additional £3.5 million ($US7.2 million) may become payable subject to … [Read more...] about Phoenix Investment Global Ltd gives Galleon a foothold in China
NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Taipei – National Geographic Channels International and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan have collaborated to produce HD documentary Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure to showcase the latter’s 600,000 pieces of imperial Chinese treasure. Premiering exclusively on National Geographic Channel in Taiwan and across Asia on Oct. 28 at 9.00pm (TWN/HKG/SIN), the one-hour program was available in 190 million homes in 165 countries. Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure takes viewers on … [Read more...] about NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum