Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT announced that Solar Entertainment Corporation (Solar) has expanded its platform with three new channels; NBA Premium HD, DIVA Universal and NBC Universal. The new channels are distributed through the MCPC network in the Philippines via the MEASAT-3 and MEASAT-3a satellites. Solar is a Philippine-based media company with cable channels, free-TV channels (Solar TV/RPN, ETC/SBN and 2nd Avenue/RJTV) and also in the film distribution business. The film distribution unit is the … [Read more...] about Solar boosts platform with three new channels with MEASAT
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The Universal rule
It may be young, but Universal Network International knows how to think fast on its feet. Raymund Miranda, the network’s managing director for Asia-Pacific, sits down with Melody Uy for a look back at Universal Network’s recent rebranding push, and explains why you shouldn’t be content with just good content. It’s been a good couple of years for Universal Networks International. Launched in 2008, the global channels division of NBC Universal now reaches 130 countries … [Read more...] about The Universal rule
Taking stock
When it comes to television in Singapore, Man Shu Sum is almost a brand in himself. Currently the head of MediaCorp’s Raintree Pictures, for more than 30 years he has been involved in crafting the media industry here and in the region. Since its inception, Mr Man has been involved, one way or another, with the Asian Television Awards and since 2006, has held the post of chief judge. Television Asia Plus caught up with Mr Man to get his take on Asia television, then and now. TVAplus: … [Read more...] about Taking stock
The Universal rule
It may be young, but Universal Network International knows how to think fast on its feet. Raymund Miranda, the network’s managing director for Asia-Pacific, sits down with Melody Uy for a look back at Universal Network’s recent rebranding push, and explains why you shouldn’t be content with just good content. It’s been a good couple of years for Universal Networks International. Launched in 2008, the global channels division of NBC Universal now reaches 130 countries … [Read more...] about The Universal rule
Taking stock
When it comes to television in Singapore, Man Shu Sum is almost a brand in himself. Currently the head of MediaCorp’s Raintree Pictures, for more than 30 years he has been involved in crafting the media industry here and in the region. Since its inception, Mr Man has been involved, one way or another, with the Asian Television Awards and since 2006, has held the post of chief judge. Television Asia Plus caught up with Mr Man to get his take on Asia television, then and now. TVAplus: … [Read more...] about Taking stock
LA confidential
Greg Johnson, Vice President of Program Distribution, Disney– ABC International Television Asia Pacific Cougar Town had a stellar start in Australia, drawing more than 1.3 million viewers on its debut, emerging as the most successful US series launch of 2010 among key adult viewers between the ages of 18 to 49. In Singapore, Cougar Town launched in January 2010 and its premiere episode was Channel 5’s No. 1 US series of the week and the season is currently a top 10 US series on … [Read more...] about LA confidential
