Hangzhou-based online music provider 5fad.com is suing search engine Baidu.com, alleging copyright violation of more than 1,000 songs owned by 5fad.com in what could be the largest intellectual property rights case in China. The music provider is demanding compensation of RMB 100 million (US$13.2 million). "We have repeatedly asked Baidu to remove its links to our music in accordance with regulations," Guo Zheng, marketing manager of 5fad, told Interfax. "However, Baidu has not complied with our … [Read more...] about Online music provider 5fad.com sues Baidu.com
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Lucky numbers for SingTel’s mioTV
Singapore – SingTel’s IP-TV service was finally unveiled Friday 20 July 2007 – on the auspicious date 20.07 2007. The Singapore industry’s most-anticipated event of 2007 saw SingTel unveil its IPTV service, mioTV. The service will boast, amongst other content, three BBC Global Channels, BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies. The Singapore launch of these new themed channels is the first time BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle have appeared anywhere in the world, and only … [Read more...] about Lucky numbers for SingTel’s mioTV
StarHub goes for Goal
Singapore – After failing to strike a deal with ESPN STAR Sports, StarHub has opted to produce its own ‘Football Channel’ to air English Premier League soccer. The new channel will be packaged by Hong Kong’s Goal TV, in association with Ten Sports in Dubai. ‘Live’ matches and magazine programmes will be produced by TWI, while EPL highlights, studio previews, half-time studio shows and match summary shows will be produced by Goal TV and Ten Sports. December … [Read more...] about StarHub goes for Goal
ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
Manila- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., the Philippines’ largest broadcaster, posted a 77% year-on-year increase in net income to P739 million $US16.4 million) for the first half of 2007 on the back of improving advertising and subscription-based businesses. It generated P5 billion (US$111 million) in total revenues, higher than the P4.3 billion it recorded in the same period last year. ABS-CBN gross revenues increased by 12% year-on-year to $204.3 million, driven by higher airtime revenues … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
SingTel’s mio TV service ups competition in Singapore’s pay-TV market
Singapore- Unveiled on the auspicious date of 20.07.2007, SingTel’s IPTV service mio TV has introduced competition to Singapore’s pay-TV market previously dominated by cable TV operator and telco StarHub. Speaking at the launch, SingTel Group CEO Ms Chua Sock Koong iterated that the company supports competition and the availability of choice will benefit consumers. Allan Lew, CEO Singapore, SingTel, noted that the company will invest some S$30 million (US$19.8 million) within this … [Read more...] about SingTel’s mio TV service ups competition in Singapore’s pay-TV market
The Asian Pitch shortlists final 6 proposals
Singapore- The Asian Pitch, a pitching event for Asian documentary makers organized by MediaCorp’s Caldecott Productions International, NHK and KBS, has shortlisted 6 finalists from 113 submissions. 2 of the selected proposals will receive development funding while the other 4 will be produced in time for MIPTV in April 2008. Details of the final selection will be announced MIPCOM 2007 to be held from October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Comprising of Ong Hee Yah, Managing Director of Caldecott … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch shortlists final 6 proposals