Singapore– Scripps Networks Interactive, the world’s leading producer of engaging lifestyle content, today announced the continued expansion of global home and lifestyle channel HGTV in South Korea. Immediately available, HGTV launched in high definition on KT Olleh TV Channel 223 as the first-ever regional channel dedicated exclusively to the growing home and lifestyle category in Korea. “HGTV is highly regarded as the preeminent destination for home-related content around the globe, … [Read more...] about HGTV launches in South Korea
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Love Nature HD on StarHub TV
Macau, China – Love Nature, a joint venture between Blue Ant Media and Smithsonian Networks, announced from the Casbaa Convention in Macau, China that the natural history brand will be available later this month to audiences in Singapore via HD television on StarHub TV. The deal marks Love Nature’s debut into the Asian market as the brand continues to reach out to audiences globally via multiple platforms. “The introduction of Love Nature to Singapore is an important milestone for … [Read more...] about Love Nature HD on StarHub TV
France 24 HD in Asia
France 24 has signed a distribution agreement with satellite operator AsiaSat, making its English channel available in HD via AsiaSat 5.France 24 English HD is currently available exclusively in the Asia-Pacific region and this launch marks an important new step in the channel’s development. This agreement reinforces the attractiveness of the channel for cable operators, DTH and IPTV as well as for major hotel chains. Thanks to recent distribution deals in South Korea and the … [Read more...] about France 24 HD in Asia
Telespazio partners with Eutelsat
Paris, Rome - Eutelsat Communications and Telespazio, a Leonardo-Finmeccanica (67%) and Thales (33%) joint venture, a global broadcast service provider, are strengthening their longstanding strategic partnership with a new agreement that sets the stage for the growth of higher resolution video channels at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD video neighbourhood. In addition to pursuing transmissions of Standard Digital platforms (in DVB-S, DVB-S2), Telespazio is committed to accelerating the move to High … [Read more...] about Telespazio partners with Eutelsat
Syfy comes to Australia’s Foxtel in HD
Singapore – The channels’ division of NBCUniversal International Television and Foxtel have announced the programming line-up for global channel brand Syfy, which will launch in HD on Foxtel on January 1, 2014. This announcement was made by Christine Fellowes, MD, Universal Networks International, Asia Pacific and Brian Walsh, Foxtel’s Executive Director of Television.For the first time, Foxtel subscribers will be able to watch science-fiction and fantasy programming … [Read more...] about Syfy comes to Australia’s Foxtel in HD
Soccer action in 3D
Hong Kong – CABLE TV is airing Barclays Premier League (BPL) LIVE matches in 3D on its High Definition BPL Platform, starting 22 January. HD BPL Pack subscribers with 3D-capable television sets can tune in without additional charge. The initiative will kick off with Manchester City versus Tottenham Hotspur, followed by Manchester United against Arsenal. Both matches will also be available on CABLE TV in HD and SD formats. Ronald Chiu, i-CABLE Sports Limited Executive Director, said … [Read more...] about Soccer action in 3D
