Cannes- The best works of filmmakers across 70 nations in Asia Pacific will be broadcast to international audiences through a cultural initiative involving CNN international, UNESCO and the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). Films will be showcased in two programmes to air on CNN International tying in with the inaugural Asia Pacific Screen Awards, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia, on November 13, 2007. Scene By Scene - Films of Asia Pacific, an … [Read more...] about CNN International, UNESCO and FIAPF join hands to promote Asia Pacific films
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Jupiter companies to merge to boost subscribers
Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications, Japan's largest MSO with 2.67 million subscribers, is merging with Jupiter TV, which operates 17 cable and satellite channels, effective Sept. 1. First, Jupiter TV is being reorganized into a new entity, New Jupiter TV, housing 16 channels, by July 2. This new company will then merge with Jupiter Telecommunications, in which Sumitomo and Liberty own a 63% stake through a joint venture, LGI/Sumisho Super Media. "We will make maximum use of our management … [Read more...] about Jupiter companies to merge to boost subscribers
Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
Screening on Tuesdays at 2200 hrs (SIN/HK), Discovery Channel's six-part documentary series, Everest: Beyond the Limit, premiered on May 22, 2007. Made with advanced high-altitude video technology including cameras on Sherpas' helmets, the series documents an 11-member expedition led by veteran climber Russell Brice to the summit of Mount Everest in April and May 2006. A 17-strong production team followed the group of climbers who included New Zealander Mark Inglis, the first double amputee to … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel takes viewers to the highest point on Earth
WorldTV brings seven South Asian channels to Europe
London- WorldTV is delivering a bouquet of seven South Asian pay TV channels, Sony Entertainment Television Asia, Star Plus, Star One, Sahara One, Max, Star Gold and FILMY, to Europe, excluding the UK and Ireland, for EUR299 (US$400) per annum. WorldTV, an aggregator and distributor of international television and radio programming in the US, is a subsidiary of content management and delivery company, GlobeCast. It delivers more than 210 TV and radio channels in 35 languages representing 42 … [Read more...] about WorldTV brings seven South Asian channels to Europe
BBC’s global news audiences reach record 233 million
London- The global weekly audience for the combined international news services of BBC World Service radio, BBC World television and bbcnews.com hit a record 233 million during 2006/7, up 23 million on the prior year, according to independent surveys, which also found many users use more than one service. BBC World Service's weekly radio audience estimate is a record 183 million, up 20 million from last year. BBC World, the commercially-funded international English language news and information … [Read more...] about BBC’s global news audiences reach record 233 million
Broadcast Australia hosts new DVB-H trial
Sydney- Broadcast transmission services provider Broadcast Australia is hosting a new trial of digital video broadcasting to handheld (DVB-H) mobile TV services at its Gore Hill site in Sydney. The three-month trial which began May 7 is a collaboration between Broadcast Australia, digital video solutions group Thomson Grass Valley and digital content protection specialist Irdeto, the trial license-holder. Broadcast Australia provides the RF transmission infrastructure for the trial broadcast on … [Read more...] about Broadcast Australia hosts new DVB-H trial
