Hong Kong - Eurosport will be extending its reach in Australia from 15 November 2009, when it launches on the FOXTEL and AUSTAR distribution platforms. Eurosport is currently distributed in the Australian market on other cable, IPTV and satellite platforms but the link with FOXTEL and AUSTAR, two of the region’s leading distributors, will further broaden its visibility down under. … [Read more...] about Eurosport launches in Australia on FOXTEL and AUSTAR
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The Style Network to launch in Australia on Foxtel and Austar
MIPCOM, Cannes - The Style Network will launch on Foxtel and Austar in Australia on 15 November 2009, announced Kevin MacLellan, president, Comcast International Media Group. These new launches will make The Style Network available to over 78 million subscribers worldwide. The Style Network will be featured as part of Foxtel’s Next Generation initiative on the Escape Tier, as well as on Austar's Living Tier. … [Read more...] about The Style Network to launch in Australia on Foxtel and Austar
Seven, Consolidated Media Holdings battle for Foxtel
Australia - Seven Network Ltd raised its stake in Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd. (CMH) from 4.8% to 18.32%, in what is seen as an effort to gain influence over leading pay-TV operator, Foxtel. CMH also has stakes in Fox Sports as well as the internet job site Seek. Seven is headed by billionaire Kerry Stokes, who is known for his desire to get into the pay-TV sector. Stokes paid A$234 million (US$181 million) for 82.91 million shares in CMH, which itself has a 25% stake in Foxtel. Telstra … [Read more...] about Seven, Consolidated Media Holdings battle for Foxtel
AETN and FOXTEL form groundbreaking partnership agreement
New York/Sydney - A&E Television Networks (AETN) and FOXTEL have reached an agreement to renew and extend their existing partnership. Under the agreement FOXTEL will assume expanded rights for multi-platform representation of AETN brands and programs across Australia and New Zealand. FOXTEL currently programs, operates and distributes localized versions of HISTORY, Crime & Investigation Network (CI) and BIO across the region. In Australia, all three brands are carried by FOXTEL, Optus and … [Read more...] about AETN and FOXTEL form groundbreaking partnership agreement
FOXTEL selects Irdeto’s content management solution for new online initiative
Singapore - Irdeto announced that FOXTEL has selected its content management solution to protect a range of online content initiatives under development. Under this new partnership, FOXTEL, Australia's leading subscription television provider, will offer subscribers enhanced entertainment offerings and premium content on new media platforms that include downloads to PCs. … [Read more...] about FOXTEL selects Irdeto’s content management solution for new online initiative
BBC Worldwide for Australian subscription audiences
Australia - BBC Worldwide Australia has licensed more than 550 hours of lifestyle, factual and comedy content in three separate deals with XYZnetworks, FOXTEL and HOW TO Channel. All three deals will see premier titles, classic BBC comedy and award-winning lifestyle programs screen across a host of subscription television channels. HOW TO Channel, the Australian home and garden network, will premier a selection of BBC Worldwide lifestyle content, having concluded a deal for 192 hours of … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide for Australian subscription audiences
