New York- Team-based professional mixed martial arts league, the International Fight League (IFL), and Alfred Haber Distribution (AHDI) has added Star TV as its first TV partner in Asia to carry IFL programming on the Star Sports platform which reaches more than 300 million viewers in 50 countries. According to Gareb Shamus, IFL co-founder and CEO, mixed martial arts has a "storied history" in Asia, and the organizers are “eager” for the emerging fan base to see the IFL on a regular … [Read more...] about Star Sports to carry International Fight League programming
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Shaban Azmi heads international jury for The Asia Pacific Screen Awards
The Asia Pacific Screen Awards has named Indian actress and humanitarian Shabana Azmi as President of the International Jury for the inaugural Awards, to be held on the Gold Coast, Australia, on November 13, 2007. Highlights of Azmi’s humanitarian work include receiving the International Ghandi Peace Prize in 2006 and being appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund in 1992. She is a member of the National Integration Council and National AIDS Commission of … [Read more...] about Shaban Azmi heads international jury for The Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Genovate Solutions expands in India
Singapore- Genovate Solutions Pte Ltd, Singapore-based provider of business IT solutions, has established five new offices in India to be opened within the next 3 months to bring the total number of offices to twelve. The company’s new offices are located in Hyderabad, Thane, Bangalore, Baroda and Lucknow to support the growing market demand for business solutions in India to provide IT solutions, products and services sales, IT training and education, as well as consulting and … [Read more...] about Genovate Solutions expands in India
KT launches Mega TV in Korea with NDS’ conditional access systems
Seoul– KT has launched its broadband TV service Mega TV in Korea and has selected NDS to provide conditional access solutions for the new offering. The on-demand service is initially available in Seoul, Gwa-Cheon, Dong-Tan and selected cities in Kyung-Ki province The Mega TV service offers interactive TV services including an electronic program guide (EPG) developed by NDS; and a range of VOD programming including shows from Korean terrestrial TV operators KBS, MBC and SBS, as well as … [Read more...] about KT launches Mega TV in Korea with NDS’ conditional access systems
MEASAT-3 to support Solar Entertainment’s international expansion
Kuala Lumpur- Philippines-based Solar Entertainment Corporation has extended its service agreement with MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and transferred services from MEASAT-1 to MEASAT-3 satellite to expand distribution of its channels into international markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe. Solar channels have been distributed via MEASAT-1 since 2004 and more than 600 cable head-ends currently receive the channels in the Philippines. Solar’s cable network brands … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3 to support Solar Entertainment’s international expansion
National Geographic Music and Radio offers music to raise environmental awareness
Washington- National Geographic Ventures has created National Geographic Music and Radio (NGMR) to raise environmental awareness through music and radio. David Beal has been appointed as President to oversee the music labels, publishing and radio operations. Mark Bauman, Vice President of National Geographic's Mission Programs, will serve as Executive Vice President to lead radio and video production initiatives. NGMR launches with distribution partners including Clear Channel, Salem … [Read more...] about National Geographic Music and Radio offers music to raise environmental awareness