London - KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal (NBCU), DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment has launched on the Philippines' SkyCable, South Korea's Hana TV, Singapore's mio TV and Palau's PNCC on March 20, 2008. The Philippines' Cable Boss has also been signed as KidsCo's distributor in the market. Raymund Miranda, NBCU's managing director, global networks, Asia Pacific, said, "KidsCo represents a unique opportunity for platforms to continue to address an underserved audience in a … [Read more...] about KidsCo makes Asian debut
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MTV Japan partners Shockwave to offer multi-platform advertising solutions
Tokyo/ Singapore/ Hong Kong - MTV Networks Japan K.K, a unit of Viacom, has partnered with Shockwave Entertainment, Inc. to co-develop and market advertising products, as well as create a new advertising business model for Japanese advertisers and consumers. The collaboration is expected to increase the reach and traffic of Shockwave, an entertainment website in Japan for casual gamers and animation fans, and MTVJapan.com, MTV Japan's online music portal. The alliance encourages the transfer of … [Read more...] about MTV Japan partners Shockwave to offer multi-platform advertising solutions
TNMG partners Shaf Broadcast in Indian joint venture
Tokyo - The New Media Group (TNMG), owner and operator of the World On-Demand (WOD) IPTV platform has formed TNMG Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based media technology and services joint venture with Shaf Broadcast Pvt Ltd, India-based broadcast and IP systems integration company. The JV will license and manage TNMG`s WOD middleware across middle Asian markets, and conduct advanced media operations outsourcing for content owners and international IPTV platforms which require digitalization and … [Read more...] about TNMG partners Shaf Broadcast in Indian joint venture
Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties
Hong Kong - Co-operation between Malaysia and Lazio, Italy's audiovisual (AV) industries was formalized March 18, 2008 with a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the former's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the latter's Finanziaria laziale di sviluppo (FILAS) at Hong Kong FILMART. The agreement promotes bilateral development of the creative industries in both territories and new business opportunities in Asia. It covers co-productions, networking meetings, joint participation in … [Read more...] about Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties
Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties at HK FILMART
Hong Kong – Co-operation between Malaysia and Lazio, Italy’s audiovisual (AV) industries was formalized on March 18, 2008 with a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the former’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the latter’s Finanziaria laziale di sviluppo (FILAS) at Hong Kong FILMART, held March 17-20 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The agreement promotes bilateral development of the creative industries in both territories and new … [Read more...] about Malaysia and Italy formalize media ties at HK FILMART
MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1
Singapore – MediaCorp is set to provide extensive coverage of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Races, including the inaugural 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix over multiple media platforms including TV, radio and print. MediaCorp’s range of F1 offerings rolled out from March 14, 2008, and will culminate in the live telecast of the Singapore races held from September 26–28, 2008, on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, the official free-to-air broadcaster in Singapore. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1