Tokyo – Japan’s largest multiple cable systems operator Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. and Time Warner Inc’s Home Box Office have announced plans to offer HBO programming via the J:COM On Demand service starting Oct. 1. The new license agreement between HBO and Jupiter VOD Co., Ltd., will bring HBO’s programming to Japanese audiences in high definition via the VOD service. “We are sincerely grateful….as HBO kicks off their business in Japan through our VOD … [Read more...] about HBO enters Japan via J:COM On Demand
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China and Australia sign co-production agreement
Canberra- Australia and China have signed a co-production agreement for theatrical films and telemovies after nearly three years of negotiation. First film covered by the agreement, The Children of Huang Shi, an Australia-China-German co-production, is in the final stages of post production. “China represents a huge potential growth area for Australian production, and the opportunities to develop co-produced films which have cultural relevance to both countries are unlimited,” said … [Read more...] about China and Australia sign co-production agreement
China advances towards 1 million IPTV users
Beijing- In the second quarter of 2007 the number of IPTV users in China reached 763,000, up 20.3% on the first quarter, according to Analysis International, a leading advisor of technology, media and telecom industries in China. Henan, Shanghai and Heilongjiang were the most populous IPTV regions, with more than 100,000 users each. The top vendors were UTStarcom, Vcom and ZTE, with market shares of 43%, 40% and 13% respectively. Among the other players, Huawei had a 3.7% market share and … [Read more...] about China advances towards 1 million IPTV users
Asian online games market to exceed $US2.5 billion in 2008
The top 10 online game publishers in Asia will generate more than $US2.5 billion in revenues in 2008, up from more than $2 billion in 2006, according to Pearl Research. Ten online game publishers in Asia each topped $100 million in revenue in 2006, and 13 are expected to hit that mark by 2008 as the online games market continues to expand, Pearl reported. Much of that growth will be driven by China, Vietnam and India, countries which have a large youth population and are becoming more urban, … [Read more...] about Asian online games market to exceed $US2.5 billion in 2008
Growth of video-enabled portable media players to outpace MP3 players
Scottsdale, Arizona- Driven by increased broadband penetration, cheaper prices and a growing catalogue of online audio and video content, the market for MP3 players and portable media players (PMPs) will remain strong over the next five years, reports In-Stat. However the high-tech research firm has found the main reason consumers are purchasing portable MP3 players and video-capable PMPs is for audio playback. "Only 11% of survey respondents say they will purchase a PMP primarily for its video … [Read more...] about Growth of video-enabled portable media players to outpace MP3 players
Nokia opens door to mobile-based internet services with Ovi
Singapore– Nokia introduced Ovi at its Go Play event on August 29, a new Internet services brand which will provide consumers with access to social networks, communities, content and Nokia services. Meaning ‘door’ in Finnish, Ovi enables the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage services to allow consumers to trial and purchase music and games from various artists and publishers including exclusive content available through Nokia. Also available is Nokia Maps, a navigation service … [Read more...] about Nokia opens door to mobile-based internet services with Ovi