According to Hong Kong’s The Standard, local news from Hong Kong Television (HKTV) will cease airing on the Hong Kong Broadband Network when its contract with the broadcaster ends. It adds that the network's pay-TV service, bbTV, is the only platform broadcasting the news program, but it will not be renewing its contract with the provider when it expires on August 31, a HKTV spokeswoman confirmed. HKTV chairman Ricky Wai- kay WONG has met with his 60-staff news department, saying the … [Read more...] about HKTV seeks portal after news blow
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Trace leaves HD mark in Asia
Hong Kong – TRACE Sports HD has launched in Asia, bringing stories about sports celebrities to Asian sport enthusiasts via the Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) 5 satellite and is available to all distributors across the Asia-Pacific region. TRACE features up close, factual and lifestyle entertainment content exclusively dedicated to sports celebrities. With unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to the world’s sporting elite, it is the gateway to the lives of … [Read more...] about Trace leaves HD mark in Asia
Hong Kong Broadband Network adds KIX & Thrill to its IPTV platform
Hong Kong - Tiger Gate Entertainment announced that its two television channels, KIX and Thrill, will be joining the Hong Kong Broadband platform in a strategic partnership to expand its network in its home city. This launch on 15 November 2010 continues the momentum of the adrenaline-charged channels KIX and Thrill as two of the fastest growing channels in the Asia Pacific region. The new carriage deal will deliver Tiger Gate’s lineup of exciting programming to Hong Kong Broadband … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Broadband Network adds KIX & Thrill to its IPTV platform
KidsCo launches on Hong Kong Broadband Network
London, UK - KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN), a leading IPTV and telecoms operator in the region. The KidsCo channel will now be available 24 hours seven days a week and will provide family-friendly programming as part of HKBN’s ‘Mini-pack’, ‘NBC Universal’ and ‘A La Carte’ packages. KidsCo will air fun and educational content including Sonic Underground, The … [Read more...] about KidsCo launches on Hong Kong Broadband Network
