If pay TV operators and channels don’t embrace new technologies and platforms, aggressive telcos will grab that business. Broadband will make watching TV cool again, especially among elusive teenagers. Mobile broadcasting will take off faster in Asia than the High-Definition format. While mobile TV won’t replace traditional broadcasting, it will serve as a valuable brand extension for channels. And there will be an explosion of Internet Protocol Television around the world, which … [Read more...] about STAR TV’s mantra: own platform and content in new media world
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KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
Cannes- KidsCo, the new 24/7 multi-platform channel for children and families, will carry programming from independent producer and distributor TV-Loonland. The joint venture of Sparrowhawk Media, DIC Entertainment (DIC) and Corus Entertainment Inc.'s Nelvana Enterprises acquired titles including Clifford, The Famous Jett Jackson, GI Joe and The Black Stallion. Scheduled to roll out later this year, KidsCo will initially be available in Central and Eastern Europe followed by premieres through … [Read more...] about KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
Eurosport assembles Asia Pacific management team
Hong Kong-Eurosport is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific with a newly assembled management team led by Arjan Hoekstra, Managing Director of Eurosport Asia-Pacific. He formerly oversaw business development at the network's Paris headquarters. The team includes Ron Lee as Head of Production; Gursharan Sethi, Director of Affiliate Sales & Business Development; Thibaud de Loynes, Head of Finance and Administration; and Wendy Hung, Head of Communications. All are based in Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about Eurosport assembles Asia Pacific management team
Buena Vista International Television rejigs APAC sales team
Cannes- Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP) has restructured its sales division under the leadership of Greg Johnson, Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific, BVITV-AP. Amit Malhotra, currently BVITV's Director, Sales, India, has been assigned the role of Regional Director, Sales, Pan-Asia, India and Singapore. Malhotra joined BVITV in 2004 as Manager, Sales, India, based in Mumbai, and was responsible for opening the first office in the country by a US television … [Read more...] about Buena Vista International Television rejigs APAC sales team
Al Jazeera English goes on YouTube
Doha- Al Jazeera English will provide news and programming clips on YouTube through a branded channel (http://www.youtube.com/aljazeeraenglish) on the video-sharing site. YouTube users will be able to comment on, rate, and recommend clips, as well as post their video responses to communicate with other viewers. The branded channel will also include links to Al Jazeera English's website www.aljazeera.net/english. Content available will include segments from shows such as Frost over the World, … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English goes on YouTube
Fully converged’ trade show set for Hong Kong Nov 2008
Cannes- Described as 'ironically historic' by Reed Midem CEO Paul Zilk, a new incarnation of MIP Asia is to launch November 2008 in Hong Kong. Called 'Amazia', it is billed as 'the first pan-Asian, business-to-business exhibition and conference devoted to the creation and distribution of international entertainment content across all delivery platforms.' While begging the question why Reed Midem would organize such an event in Hong Kong, at a similar time to the Reed-organized Asian Television … [Read more...] about Fully converged’ trade show set for Hong Kong Nov 2008
