Indonesia's public television broadcaster, TVRI has signed a contract for the free-to-air coverage of the Beijing Summer Olympics. The contract was concluded at a signing ceremony in Jakarta between the President Director of TVRI, Dr I.G.N Arsana, and the Secretary-General of the ABU, David Astley. The deal was the last to be finalized between the ABU and the 27 members of the ABU pool. Some of the region's major markets negotiate their contracts directly with the International Olympic … [Read more...] about TVRI steps up for Olympics in Indonesia
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No takers for Olympic rights in Indonesia
Jakarta - No local broadcaster has made plans to air the Beijing Olympic Games next month, making this the second Olympiad that Indonesians will not get to see live or free-of-charge. The last Olympics to be shown on free-to-air were those from Sydney in 2000, aired by private television station RCTI. The Athens Games in 2004 were only available via pay-TV on Kabelvision. John Barton, director for sports at the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), confirmed that no Indonesian broadcaster had … [Read more...] about No takers for Olympic rights in Indonesia
TV5MONDE goes mobile at G8 Summit
During the G8 Summit, being held in Japan 7-9 July 2008, global French-language network TV5MONDE is being broadcast live on prototype mobile phones lent out to the attending delegates, officials and the press. Next to TV5MONDE Asie, broadcast for the Canadian and French delegates, six other channels each representing one participating country will be available: NHK World TV, CNN Headline News, BBC World News, Rai International, Deutsche Welle TV and RTR Planeta. This experiment, supported by the … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE goes mobile at G8 Summit
TV5MONDE goes mobile at G8 Summit
During the G8 Summit, being held in Japan 7-9 July 2008, global French-language network TV5MONDE is being broadcast live on prototype mobile phones lent out to the attending delegates, officials and the press. Next to TV5MONDE Asie, broadcast for the Canadian and French delegates, six other channels each representing one participating country will be available: NHK World TV, CNN Headline News, BBC World News, Rai International, Deutsche Welle TV and RTR Planeta. This experiment, supported by the … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE goes mobile at G8 Summit
Slew of new HD channels for Sky Perfect
Tokyo - Sky Perfect Jsat is targeting to launch 62 HD channels by the fourth quarter of 2009, with an overall goal of 100 HD channels. Japan's largest satellite broadcaster, with 3.5 million subscribers, just unveiled its mid-term plan for 2008-2012. It aims to have 6 million subs by 2012, across its Sky Perfectv!, e2 and Hikari services. Revised rules from the Communications Ministry have also precipitated Jsat's plan to integrate the SkyPerfect e2 service with broadcast satellite. The mid-term … [Read more...] about Slew of new HD channels for Sky Perfect
Phoenix looking to land in Taiwan
Taipei - China-focused broadcaster Phoenix Satellite has reapplied to broadcast in Taiwan, seven years after being rejected. A government source told media that Phoenix, which is listed in Hong Kong and allowed limited broadcast rights in China, submitted an application last month. Phoenix Satellite, headed by former Colonel Liu Changle, applied for landing rights in Taiwan back in 2001, but was rejected under the administration of former President Chen Shui-bian. But cross-Strait relations have … [Read more...] about Phoenix looking to land in Taiwan
