GT Satellite Systems S.A. and Asia Broadcast Satellite have signed a US$125 million deal for multiple transponders on a condosat and lease basis to augment its multi-service capacity on ABS-2. Since its multiple transponder lease agreement announced in 2009, GTSS has further developed its platform services, including TV channels "Raduga TV" Russian and CIS DTH business. This led GTSS to make a strategic investment to purchase additional condosat transponders on ABS-2, scheduled to be launched in … [Read more...] about GTSS and ABS invest in the future
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TVA Plus Exclusive: KidsCo digs deep
London – KidsCo is now available on new Indonesian Pay TV satellite operator Centrin TV. The channel will broadcast classic programmes such as Sabrina: The Animated Series, Rescue Heroes and The Wiggles, along with original productions such as Boo & Me and Jass Time! on the channel's basic digital package. First-run exclusives of Beach Crew and Video Game Heroes breakfast programming block, which includes shows such as Sonic: Underground and Dino Squad, will also be aired. Paul Robinson, … [Read more...] about TVA Plus Exclusive: KidsCo digs deep
Xbox moves beyond gaming
Microsoft has announced a slew of deals that will put TV content from 50 content providers in more than 20 countries onto its Xbox console. Subjected to geographic restrictions, these will be available to the existing 35 million users of the service. The BBC, Channel 4, Lovefilm (UK), Telefónica (Spain), Mediaset (Italy) and ZDF (Germany) join North American partners that include Bravo, Comcast, HBO Go, Verizon FiOS and Syfy in an updated version of the Xbox Live, which will launch before … [Read more...] about Xbox moves beyond gaming
Food Network continues Asian expansion
Cannes – Scripps Networks International announced that Food Network Asia is making its debut in Indonesia this October. The lifestyle channel will launch in high-definition (HD) on Indonesian Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite service, aora, on channel 840. Hud Woodle, Acting General Manager of Food Network Asia, said the latest deal, the channel’s fifth launch in Asia, marks the network’s continued expansion in the region, where it is currently distributed in Singapore, the … [Read more...] about Food Network continues Asian expansion
More Kids’ content in Indonesia
London – New Indonesian DTH platform, PT. Global Comm Nusantara, will broadcast KidsCo content in both English and Bahasa Indonesian on a basic tier package from February 2012. The news was announced after a deal was signed with the international children’s channel. Paul Robinson, Global CEO at KidsCo, said, “South-East Asia continues to be an important market for KidsCo, and we are thrilled to be extending our reach to children and families across Indonesia.” The channel … [Read more...] about More Kids’ content in Indonesia
Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with PT Central Tivi Digital (Centrin TV) to support Centrin TV’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) service in Indonesia. Under the agreement, which includes PT Patra Telekomunikasi Indonesia as a local partner, MEASAT will provide Ku-band capacity on the MEASAT-3a satellite for the platform. Centrin TV is a new DTH operator serving the Indonesian Pay TV market. It offers several basic packages and add-on packages, … [Read more...] about Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
