Singapore - Memories of great moments in cricket will be preserved forever with an online footage archive database. The project, which will be managed by the International Cricket Council’s global broadcast partner ESPN STAR Sports, will make it easy for broadcasters, documentary film-makers and journalists to access and license footage from more than 40 years of great multi-team international cricket events. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat praised this important step in promoting the … [Read more...] about ICC footage archive database goes live
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Four new sports channels added to mio TV line-up
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited announced that it has added four new sports channels to its mio TV line-up. "With Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and other marquee sporting action on the ESPN STAR Sports network, mio TV offers the most compelling sports programming and has attracted a significant base of Singapore sports fans," said Edward Ying, chief, multimedia. "mio TV continues to deliver the promise as the Home of Sports by further enhancing our sports … [Read more...] about Four new sports channels added to mio TV line-up
ESPN STAR Sports scores renewal sponsorship for Castrol Football Crazy
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced that Castrol will continue its association with Castrol Football Crazy as title sponsor for the2010/2011 football season, one of the region’s most popular football entertainment shows. The programme kicked off on 4November and is aired across the region every Thursday at 8.00pm on ESPN. Castrol Football Crazy’s light-hearted and engaging format takes a unique approach from existing ‘serious’ football shows, and allows football … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports scores renewal sponsorship for Castrol Football Crazy
ESPN STAR Sports appoints new MD of China operations
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced a new appointment to its management team with Wenjia Fang taking on the role as managing director and chief representative of ESS China office. Wenjia will report directly to Manu Sawhney, managing director of ESPN STAR Sports. “With Wenjia’s vast and valuable business experience and a deep understanding of the China market, she will be a valuable asset to our team and our business in this exciting market. Wenjia brings a wealth of … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports appoints new MD of China operations
ESPN STAR Sports launches ESPN Player in Singapore & ESPN HD in South East Asia and Taiwan
SINGAPORE – ESPN STAR Sports has launched ESPN Player, providing consumers with on–demand access to international world–class sports content, while offering an engaging online experience. Launched in Singapore with SingTel, the brand new revolutionary broadband service is the region’s first online multi– sports service to combine video, scores, and community within a single interactive experience. In addition, ESPN STAR Sports launched two new channel offerings in … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports launches ESPN Player in Singapore & ESPN HD in South East Asia and Taiwan
SingTel and StarHub extend ESPN, STAR Sports and STAR Cricket
Singapore - SingTel and StarHub announced an agreement to extend the cutover timing for the ESPN STAR Sports channels. The channels will now be carried on both platforms until midnight on 1 August 2010. Recently the carriers agreed to showcase the Wimbledon 2010 Championships on both platforms. With this extension, Singapore viewers can catch the Formula One’s British Grand Prix, German Grand Prix, Hungarian Grand Prix and prominent golf major, The Open Championship on both platforms. … [Read more...] about SingTel and StarHub extend ESPN, STAR Sports and STAR Cricket