Mumbai / New York– Viacom Inc. and the TV18 Group have jointly created Viacom-18, a new 50/50 joint venture operation in India, in a strategic alliance which will include television, film and digital media content across brands. The deal supported by Ambit Corporate Finance Pte Ltd and BMR Advisors is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. A media teleconference took place on May 22, 2007 at 1500hrs Mumbai time (10:30hrs London / 17:30hrs Hong Kong) featuring … [Read more...] about Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India
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All new team for AETN All Asia Networks
Singapore- AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Networks, has appointed Louis Boswell as General Manager, Michele Schofield as Director of Content – Programming, Acquisitions & Production and Connie Lai as Director of Marketing. AAAN was recently formed to launch and operate branded channels and services across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and will launch The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network in Q2 and Q3 2007. … [Read more...] about All new team for AETN All Asia Networks
Viacom and Septeni launch free mobile site in Japan
Tokyo - Viacom International Japan(VIJ) and Septeni Group(Septeni) have entered into a comprehensive marketing partnership to launch a new free mobile site, launching end June 2007. VIJ, which has a range of content including MTV, will mainly develop and operate the media. Septeni, will leverage its strength in internet advertising to oversee ad sales and revenue generation. The site will feature the MTV brand and have a ‘My Page’ creation service. … [Read more...] about Viacom and Septeni launch free mobile site in Japan
Malaysian companies close US$69.3 million worth of deals at MIP TV
Cyberjaya-- Malaysian companies closed deals for projects worth RM236 million (US$69.3 million) at MIPTV 2007, according to the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), which led the Malaysian delegation at the market. MDeC helped secure 10 MoAs and several sales of Malaysian audio-visual content by matchmaking sessions at the Malaysian Pavilion. Among the deals concluded were: -Elemental Ventures Sdn Bhd finalized an MoA with … [Read more...] about Malaysian companies close US$69.3 million worth of deals at MIP TV
Warner Brothers International Television Distribution partners with ViDeOnline Communications to launch new VOD service in Hong Kong
California / Hong Kong- ViDeOnline Communications, Ltd. signed a multi-year VOD and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD) for Hong Kong rights to all current feature-length motion pictures and hundreds of library feature films distributed by WBITD. The agreement allows ViDeOnline to offer legal downloads of premium content from Warner Bros. through its “08Media” portal launched in Hong Kong on March 29, 2007. The … [Read more...] about Warner Brothers International Television Distribution partners with ViDeOnline Communications to launch new VOD service in Hong Kong
IPTV has a bright future in Asia—if it’s pirate-proof
The majority of Asia’s IPTV operators are trying to catch up with the established pay-TV platforms. HD, PVR and multichannel services are quickly becoming ubiquitous while IPTV operators are struggling to attract subscribers by offering these services alone. But considering IPTV’s inherent strengths and bullish predictions for growth figures for the region, experts believe that combined with triple or quadruple play, IPTV offers a unique service proposition. IPTV’s two-way … [Read more...] about IPTV has a bright future in Asia—if it’s pirate-proof