Dish TV, an Indian pay-TV giant, is launching a simplified VOD service that works without needing access to the Internet. Dish TV will download 15 films a month (one every two days) in a ratio of 70/30 in favour of Hindi/English-language movies. The usual pause, rewind/replay, fast-forward benefits would be available. The box would come pre-loaded with 50 movies, and 15 would then be added each month on a on a first in, first out basis. Potential users to DishFlix need an additional $92 (Rupees … [Read more...] about Dish TV launches offline VOD
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Chinese broadcasters file suit
Hong Kong − CASBAA, the Association of the Asia-Pacific Pay-TV industry, welcomed press reports that Chinese language television broadcasters had filed suit in U.S. courts against companies promoting and selling a brand of streaming media boxes targeted at receiving large amounts of pirated TV programming. The suit was filed in Federal court in California by TVB from Hong Kong, CCTV from mainland China, and Dish-TV, a U.S. satellite television provider that carries legitimately … [Read more...] about Chinese broadcasters file suit
BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
BIG MAGIC, the flagship general entertainment channel from Reliance Broadcast Network, has announced the inking of a carriage deal with DD Direct+, following its distribution alliance with digital DTH service provider Videocon d2h. The deal expands the channel's reach across Hindi-speaking markets. BIG MAGIC offers an eclectic mix ranging from family dramas, reality shows and cookery shows to game shows, weekend movies and more. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Kumaran, Business Head, BIG … [Read more...] about BIG MAGIC to be carried on DTH provider DD Direct+
HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Singapore – HBO Asia and Eros International Media Limited has announced the launch of HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS in India with two of the leading DTH operators, Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV. These carriage deals come shortly after the December 2012 announcement of the landmark strategic tie-up between HBO Asia and Eros to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels in India. The channels are currently on air and will be available for a free preview in the initial phase of the … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
BloombergUTV joins RBNL
Mumbai – BloombergUTV, a business news channel, has come on board Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd’s (RBNL) distribution portfolio. The channel will be launched through a joint venture with Germany’s RTL Group. It will be available on major DTH platforms such as Reliance Digital TV, Tata Sky, VideoCon, AirTel and Dish TV. This move further strengthens the television profile of RBNL, which currently includes the three BIG CBS channels – BIG CBS Prime, Love and Spark, and the … [Read more...] about BloombergUTV joins RBNL
Sundance extends international reach
Park City, Utah – AMC/Sundance Channel Global has signed several agreements with major Pay-TV platforms across multiple key markets in Asia and Europe for new launches of its international television networks and VoD services, at the Sundance Film Festival. In Asia, Sundance channel is launching on Veetime in Taiwan as a 24/7 linear offering with Mandarin subtitles, becoming the third key local platform to carry the channel following deals in the second half of 2011 with the … [Read more...] about Sundance extends international reach
