Kuala Lumpur- Philippines-based Solar Entertainment Corporation has extended its service agreement with MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and transferred services from MEASAT-1 to MEASAT-3 satellite to expand distribution of its channels into international markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe. Solar channels have been distributed via MEASAT-1 since 2004 and more than 600 cable head-ends currently receive the channels in the Philippines. Solar’s cable network brands … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3 to support Solar Entertainment’s international expansion
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SingTel’s mio TV service ups competition in Singapore’s pay-TV market
Singapore- Unveiled on the auspicious date of 20.07.2007, SingTel’s IPTV service mio TV has introduced competition to Singapore’s pay-TV market previously dominated by cable TV operator and telco StarHub. Speaking at the launch, SingTel Group CEO Ms Chua Sock Koong iterated that the company supports competition and the availability of choice will benefit consumers. Allan Lew, CEO Singapore, SingTel, noted that the company will invest some S$30 million (US$19.8 million) within this … [Read more...] about SingTel’s mio TV service ups competition in Singapore’s pay-TV market
MDA invigorates Casual Games development with S$350,000 in funding
Singapore– The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has launched INVIGORATE for Casual Games – a scheme to provide funding and mentorship for up to 10 PC game development projects in the ‘Casual Games’ genre – quick and simple games that are easy to understand, play and complete. Game studios and independent developer teams can submit concept proposals from June 16 - August 10, 2007, with successful applicants being eligible for up to S$35,000 (US$22,700) … [Read more...] about MDA invigorates Casual Games development with S$350,000 in funding
Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
Los Angeles- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) has renewed multi-genre, multi-year volume agreements with Singapore's MediaCorp TV and with the Philippines' ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation's youth targeted free-to-air channel, Studio 23. MediaCorp TV's free-to-air network Channel 5 will carry programmes including Desperate Housewives, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds and The Amazing Race along with new shows Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters. Deal also … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
Generation gap divides TV audiences
Of the top ten rated programs in 2006, all but two were sports, ranging in ratings from 31.8% for the Torino Winter Olympics in February (NHK) to 51.7% for the Japan-Croatia match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in June (TV Asahi). The only two nonsports programs were the traditional New Year’s eve song fiesta Kohaku Utagassen (NHK) placing 5th with 39.8% and Studio Ghibli’s Ghedo Senki (Tales from Earthsea), featuring anime for theater, directed by Hayao Miyazaki’s son Goro, on … [Read more...] about Generation gap divides TV audiences
Turner vs Disney as retail soars
Over the last year or so, the Walt Disney Company and Turner Broadcasting Systems have been engaged in an intriguing battle in the kids genre in India. Even as the two networks battle it out for audience share and advertising and subscription revenue with multiple channels, the companies have also been diligently expanding their presence in the nascent licensing and merchandizing industry. The expansion comes at a time when India’s retail sector is expected to witness an upsurge in the … [Read more...] about Turner vs Disney as retail soars
