Mumbai – Reliance Communications and Microsoft have partnered to deliver a new IPTV service operated by Reliance which runs on the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV software platform. Reliance Communications holds exclusive deployment rights for the platform in India. The Microsoft Mediaroom platform allows Reliance’s IPTV service to provide features including video-on-demand (VOD), digital video recording (DVR), instant channel changing, and personal media sharing. Both SD and HD content … [Read more...] about Reliance Communications and Microsoft team for IPTV service in India
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Viacom and Network18 formalize Viacom18
Mumbai - Viacom Inc. and Network18, through Group company Global Broadcast News, have formalized Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, their 50:50 JV in India. Plans for Viacom 18 were announced in May 2007. Viacom18 includes TV, film and digital media content across various brands as well as consumer products, and will be managed by a six-member Board with equal representation by Viacom and Network18. Viacom18 will launch a new Hindi-language general entertainment channel in India early 2008 to offer … [Read more...] about Viacom and Network18 formalize Viacom18
MTV Networks China, SMG and CCTV6 to co-present 2007 MTV Style Gala
Beijing / Hong Kong - MTV Networks China, Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and CCTV 6 are collaborating to hold the 2007 MTV Style Gala on November 23 at the Shanghai Grand Stage to pay tribute to fashion trendsetters from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Awards to be presented include Most Stylish Singer, Most Stylish Actor/Actress, Most Stylish Song, and Most Stylish Movie. Hosted by MTV VJs and presenters from SMG and CCTV 6, the show will be recorded before a live audience of 10,000 and broadcast to … [Read more...] about MTV Networks China, SMG and CCTV6 to co-present 2007 MTV Style Gala
Nine Network’s new shows take on a British accent
Sydney- Aiming to arrest its year-long slide in the ratings, Australia's Nine Network is betting that a newly-acquired slate of British series will propel it to greater heights in 2008. The package is headed by a slew of programs from BBC Worldwide including Life in Cold Blood, the final chapter in David Attenborough's wildlife anthology Life on Earth; Extraordinary Animals, which focuses on animals with unique abilities; and Heroes and Villains, an all-action drama series based on the real … [Read more...] about Nine Network’s new shows take on a British accent
Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Singapore – Pursuing an international expansion plan, Red Bee Media has opened an office in Singapore following the launch of new offices in France, China and Australia earlier this year. Headed by Petri Nikula, newly appointed VP Business Development, South East Asia, Red Bee Media’s Singapore office will initially offer interactive design, media management, branding, promotions and editorial services. Nikula brings over 12 years of media and marketing experience from Asia, the … [Read more...] about Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Channel NewsAsia to air Japan Hour across the region from Nov. 10
Singapore – Channel NewsAsia’s long running lifestyle show, Japan Hour, will air across the region from Nov. 10 following an agreement inked with series coordinator Sumitomo Corporation and ad agency Hakuhodo, to bring the series to Channel NewsAsia International. Japan Hour is produced by TV Tokyo to feature lesser-known travel spots, countryside inns and spas across Japan. Narrated in Japanese and subtitled in English, Japan Hour has proven to be “extremely popular” in … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia to air Japan Hour across the region from Nov. 10