Singapore – The Contender Asia, unveiled here July 11, is just the start of a focus on Asia for formats from Mark Burnett Productions. “I fully expect Contender Asia to be the first of many Asian projects that we undertake with confidence. We are very, very Asia focused,” Burnett said, speaking via video. The Apprentice is expected to be the next Mark Burnett format to come to Asia, according to Riaz Mehta, Executive Producer of The Contender Asia and Chief Executive Officer of … [Read more...] about Contender confirmed, Apprentice Asia next?
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MEASAT introduces new HDTV distribution platform for Asia
Kuala Lumpur- MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has introduced an HDTV distribution platform for international broadcasters distributing HD content across Asia-Pacific. Recently showcased at the CommunicAsia 2007 exhibition in Singapore, the new platform addresses content acquisition, MPEG-4 compression, encryption, uplink and content distribution via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Developed with play-out and uplink services providers Ascent Media and Pacific Century Matrix (PCM) from Singapore and … [Read more...] about MEASAT introduces new HDTV distribution platform for Asia
Agis, BNS and Toshiba to launch mobile TV service in Indonesia early 2008
Jakarta- Indonesian electronics company PT Agis Tbk, IPTV and mobile TV systems integrator Broadband Network Systems, Ltd. (BNS) and mobile TV technology provider Toshiba will build a broadcast-based, nationwide mobile TV network in Indonesia scheduled for launch early next year. Operated by Agis, the service will be the first DMB-based mobile TV service outside Japan and Korea. Toshiba will supply major head-end and transmission equipment, management software, and provide technical and … [Read more...] about Agis, BNS and Toshiba to launch mobile TV service in Indonesia early 2008
Seven way in front in the 2007 ratings Down Under
Sydney- At the half-way point of the Australian 2007 ratings year, the Seven Network has an unassailable lead, finishing No. 1 in all-people in 18 of the 20 weeks surveyed, and coming tops in the 18-49 and 25-54 demos in primetime. Seven also boasts six of the top 10 regular programs in Dancing with the Stars, Border Security, Surf Patrol, It Takes Two, Seven News Sunday and Grey's Anatomy.The others are Nine Network's Sea Patrol, RPA and 60 Minutes, and Network Ten's Thank God You're Here . … [Read more...] about Seven way in front in the 2007 ratings Down Under
IPTV and content to drive FTTx markets in Asia-Pacific countries
Broadband subscribers in Asia Pacific will grow beyond 195 million in Asia-Pacific by the end of 2010 while content services will be a key offering from operators, says telecoms and software consulting firm Ovum RHK in its recently released study of broadband deployments and service drivers in Asia-Pacific. Noting the differences in each country’s regulation of IPTV and content delivery, the report also reveals various factors contributing to FTTx expansion including national broadband … [Read more...] about IPTV and content to drive FTTx markets in Asia-Pacific countries
Contender Asia ‘first of many’ for Mark Burnett
Singapore – The Contender Asia is just the start of a focus on Asia for formats from Mark Burnett Productions. “I fully expect Contender Asia to be the first of many Asian projects that we undertake with confidence. We are very, very Asia focused,” said Mark Burnett, speaking via video at today’s unveiling of the new show. Imagine OmniMedia will produce 15-episode reality series The Contender Asia in Singapore, thanks to backing from Media Development Authority and DBS … [Read more...] about Contender Asia ‘first of many’ for Mark Burnett