Sydney/Singapore: ANYTIME inaugurated its Video-on-Demand service in Australia on March 29 in an alliance with publisher Fairfax Media's Fairfax Digital. That will be followed by launches in Singapore, Korea and Taiwan later this year, according to ANYTIME President/CEO Craig Zimbulis.Branded ANYTIME on VOLT, the service in Australia initially offers more than 300 movies sourced from Sony, Universal and Warner Bros., and indies Icon and Becker, priced at A$5.95 for a new release and A$3.50 … [Read more...] about ANYTIME begins regional V0D roll-out in Australia
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Two extraordinary shows filming in India for Zone Reality Channel
Delhi/London - Indian indie Zonsta Creation is producing two reality series for Zone Reality Channel in Asia. A Life Extraordinary, which delves into paranormal happenings and inexplicable events, evolved from a series of short films on larger-than-life people, bizarre stories and unusual places, which Zonsta made for the channel two years ago.Fool Proof, which is also 10 X 30, will look at different belief systems and alternative therapies and practices, from the POV of a believer and a … [Read more...] about Two extraordinary shows filming in India for Zone Reality Channel
English education channel to bow in Korea
Seoul-Korea's Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) will launch the country's first English education channel on April 6 on the Skylife satellite broadcasting service. EBS English will offer local and imported programs for all ages- nearly 50% of the content for children and elementary students; 15% for English teachers; 4% for parents; and the rest for everyone. EBS is also introducing English teacher-training programs for native English speakers in Korea. The Ministry of … [Read more...] about English education channel to bow in Korea
Network Ten boosts HD programming
Sydney- Network Ten is beefing up its HD programming to include all regular season games and finals of AFL football, US Masters Golf and Rugby World Cup, and Australian Idol. Chief executive Neil Blackley noted HD receivers account for 36% of all digital television receivers in Australian homes, and as of December 2006, more than 2 million homes had free-to-view digital television (SD and HD), with take-up accelerating each quarter."HD will increasingly be a real point of difference for … [Read more...] about Network Ten boosts HD programming
Gakken Index brings Granada Broadband to IPTV in Japan
Tokyo / London– Gakken Index Corporation has acquired rights to 400 hours of Granada International's programming to supply to major IPTV services in Japan. Branded Granada Broadband, the content includes Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sharpe, Inspector Morse, Prime Suspect, Cracker, Tales of the Unexpected and The Worst Witch. Gakken Index will also create digital versions of the programmes, market the service and develop Japanese versions of new shows … [Read more...] about Gakken Index brings Granada Broadband to IPTV in Japan
Laureen Ong succeeds Steve Askew as STAR’s Chief Operating Officer
Hong Kong– Laureen Ong will join STAR as Chief Operating Officer in June 2007 to replace Steve Askew, who resigned for personal reasons. Ong reports to Paul Aiello, Chief Executive Officer of STAR, and will support STAR's expansion of its content portfolio across all platforms in its key Asian markets.Previously Ong was founding President of Fox International's National Geographic Channel network. She launched NGC in 2001 which became one of the fastest growing networks in the US … [Read more...] about Laureen Ong succeeds Steve Askew as STAR’s Chief Operating Officer
