Singapore – StarHub will launch a new channel by Hong Kong TVB on June 2, which will allow Singapore viewers to catch all upcoming TVB dramas in its original Cantonese language concurrently with their Hong Kong counterparts. Aptly named TVB First (StarHub TV Channel 860), the new channel will be Singapore’s first Subscription Video-On-Demand Channel (SVOD) dedicated to TVB dramas. For a fixed monthly subscription fee, TVB First enables StarHub TV viewers to watch the latest … [Read more...] about Starhub to launch new channel TVB First
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Youku Tudou to present TVB content exclusively
Hong Kong – China’s Youku Tudou Inc. and Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) have entered an exclusive partnership that will bring an annual volume of over 2,500 hours of TVB's newest dramas and old classics to Youku Tudou's websites and mobile clients. The two year deal will extend Youku Tudou's coverage to virtually all new and classic TVB titles. The two parties also will explore partnerships to co-produce original content and share resources, including … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou to present TVB content exclusively
MediaCorp expands presence in Hong Kong, Malaysia TV markets
Singapore – MediaCorp has sold more than 100 hours of content to Hong Kong’s TVB and Malaysia’s 8TV in line with its plans to expand into the Hong Kong and Malaysia TV markets. Two seasons of My Star Guide, a travelogue featuring MediaCorp’s stable of stars leading tour groups to exotic destinations, are picked up by TVB’s æ— çº¿ç”Ÿæ´»å° , which previously has picked up several travel-related titles such as Quaint, Bliss Seeker and Asia Footprints, and home … [Read more...] about MediaCorp expands presence in Hong Kong, Malaysia TV markets
MIPCOM: BBC scores factual sales with Asian broadcasters
Cannes – BBC Worldwide announced that it has sold a range of factual programming to broadcasters in Asia. Hong Kong FTA broadcaster TVB has picked up a package dominated by natural history and documentary titles, totalling approximately 100 hours. Titles sold include the blue-chip natural history series Frozen Planet (6 x 50’), Earthflight (6 x 50’) and Great Barrier Reef (3 x 50’ or 3 x 60’). Other factual titles sold to TVB include: Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking: … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: BBC scores factual sales with Asian broadcasters
Quick march for TVB
Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), has partnered QuickPlay Media for premium IP video distribution to power its myTV mobile TV service. Launched in November last year, the advertising-supported service, is using QuickPlay Media’s managed solutions including integrated live TV and VOD to stream approximately 70 TV programmes and 1,200 episodes to subscribers with Apple iPad, iPhone and Android devices. “Asia is one of the fastest-growing markets for the consumption … [Read more...] about Quick march for TVB
