The fourth season of Digital Emmy-nominated series Supermodelme premiered on DIVA Universal on November 18, 2013. Unlike previous seasons, Supermodelme Femme Fatale was filmed entirely in Hong Kong, and has moved from being broadcast on KIX to DIVA Universal. At a preview screening event on November 12, TV ASIA Plus spoke to Karen Seah, Executive Producer, Refinery Media, and Marianne Lee, Programming and Acquisitions Director, Universal Networks International, … [Read more...] about “Supermodelme” S4 launches on DIVA Universal
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CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the launch of KIX HD and Thrill on TVB Network Vision (TVBNV) in November 2013. TVBNV subscribers will now have access to first and exclusive MMA events, action series, reality shows and movies with KIX HD and a dedicated horror, thriller and suspense movie channel with Thrill. TVBNV currently carries Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) as part of its channel offerings of over 60 channels. “We are extremely excited … [Read more...] about CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
HKTV reports HK$40m loss
Hong Kong Television Network has reported a loss of HK$40.3 million for the year ended August 31, according to The Standard. The report added that HKTV said HK$531.3 million has been invested in fixed assets, but that capital expenditure has slowed down. The company said it has either completed shooting or has been producing 190 drama programme episodes, 70 episodes of variety and infotainment programmes, and more than 1,000 episodes of purchased content, added the news report. … [Read more...] about HKTV reports HK$40m loss
Hong Kong TV stations fined for illegal spectrum trading
The South China Morning Post has reported that the Office of the Communications Authority has imposed a fine of HK$200, 000 each on TVB and ATV for illegal spectrum trading. The watchdog said the two stations were required under their licences to equally share the transmission capacity of a multiple frequency network, for digital broadcast of programmes on their four analogue FTA channels, added the report. TVB, however, had used more than half of the transmission capacity for … [Read more...] about Hong Kong TV stations fined for illegal spectrum trading
Hong Kong regulator accuses government of ignoring advice
The South China Morning Post has reported that the Communications Authority (CA) said their advice was ignored, and that the government did not respond to them before making the decision not to award Ricky Wong's HKTV, a new player, a free TV licence. The news report adds that in its submission to the government, the CA said that all three applicants - HKTV, Fantastic TV and HKTVE, met the statutory requirements and the four criteria listed by the government - financial … [Read more...] about Hong Kong regulator accuses government of ignoring advice
PCCW launches HK$300 million Independent Productions fund
Hong Kong - PCCW has announced the set-up of a HK$300 million Independent Productions Fund for the acquisition of local independent productions in a bid to support the local production industry, as well as offering a greater variety of TV programme choices for Hong Kong viewers. First conceived more than a year ago, the Independent Productions Fund forms part of PCCW’s preparation for its Free TV service.PCCW welcomes the Chief Executive-in-Council’s grant of the … [Read more...] about PCCW launches HK$300 million Independent Productions fund
