Telstra has announced the launch of its entertainment bundles, providing affordable access to Foxtel on T-Box channels. The new Telstra Entertainer Bundle Range plans combine high speed broadband, unlimited local and STD calls, mobile call benefits and for the first time, 11 Foxtel on T-Box channels, such as FOX8, Cartoon Network, and Discovery included through a new T-Box. Headlining a raft of value-added features is a $50 Mobile Bundle Bonus in most of the new bundles range, adding a potential … [Read more...] about Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
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Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
New York – Dirk Hoogstra has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Development and Programming, for HISTORY® and H2™. He has served as Senior Vice President, Development and Programming for HISTORY since 2010. “Dirk is one of the fastest rising stars in the business,” said Nancy Dubuc, President Entertainment and Media, A+E Networks, to whom he will continue to report. “Creative and entrepreneurial, he has built one of the best programming teams in … [Read more...] about Dirk Hoogstra promoted to EVP of Development and Programming for HISTORY and H2
Breaking: AETN’s Asia GM moves to Discovery Japan
Singapore – Discovery Japan, Inc. has announced that Louis Boswell will be appointed to the role of President & Representative Director. Boswell replaces James Gibbons, who has been appointed Country Manager for emerging business in Discovery’s Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEEMEA) region, and will relocate from Tokyo to London. As President & Representative Director, Boswell will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of … [Read more...] about Breaking: AETN’s Asia GM moves to Discovery Japan
Intelsat to carry Fiji TV DTH services
Luxembourg – Fiji TV has signed a capacity deal with Intelsat for its direct-to-home (DTH) services to customers across the Pacific Ocean region, which includes Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. Fiji TV has also renewed its video contribution requirements and capacity for its subsidiary Media Niugini Limited, which operates EMTV, Papua New Guinea’s only free-to-view channel. Fiji TV also offers Sky Pacific, a pay-TV service uplinked from Suva, Fiji, that … [Read more...] about Intelsat to carry Fiji TV DTH services
Oprah’s Justin Bieber interview on Next Chapter to air on TLC SEA, India
Los Angeles and Silver Spring, Maryland – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Networks International have announced that Justin Bieber will be featured in a special episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter, which will air in more than 100 countries worldwide. The interview premieres on November 25 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and will then air throughout the world on DNI's female flagship channels TLC, Home & Health and Real Time, beginning November 25. This will be the first time … [Read more...] about Oprah’s Justin Bieber interview on Next Chapter to air on TLC SEA, India
3net forms production and distribution division
Culver City, California – 3net, a joint venture from Sony, Discovery and IMAX, has formed 3net Studios, a new global television programme production and distribution division. To be based at both Sony Pictures headquarters in Los Angeles and Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, 3net Studios will employ a worldwide team of creative personnel, utilising the world-class technology and production expertise of the parent company’s joint venture partners to … [Read more...] about 3net forms production and distribution division