More than 7,000 people have pledged online their support for and presence at the public protest against the Hong Kong government's decision not to award HKTV a free-to-air licence. The two Facebook posts invite supporters of the network to join in on either of two protest routes on Sunday, October 20, 2013. The first requests supporters to assemble at Central Pier 9, dressed in black, and the second parade calls for support at East Point Road. There is no indication that either of … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Public protest initiated in aftermath of HKTV’s FTA licence rejection
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Hong Kong gov’t awards FTA licences to i-Cable and PCCW, excludes HKTV
Two new FTA television licences were awarded to i-Cable's Fantastic TV and PCCW's HK Television Entertainment Company. TheSouth China Morning Post reported that the stations are expected to start two new channels in a year after securing their licences. The report added that a consultant's report had shown HKTV, previously known as City Telecom, to be the weakest applicant, and that the licences were approved with no political considerations, but that this decision is against the … [Read more...] about Hong Kong gov’t awards FTA licences to i-Cable and PCCW, excludes HKTV
beIN SPORT launches in Hong Kong on TVB
Hong Kong – beIN SPORT has announced its partnership with TVB NETWORK VISION (TVBNV) for the inaugural launch of two sports channels in Hong Kong with a strong line-up of football and sports content in HD. beIN SPORT’s launch on TVBNV also marks the first time the broadcaster is offering a comprehensive line-up of sports. Sports fans in Hong Kong can expect compelling and premium LIVE content across beIN SPORT 1 HD & beIN SPORT 2 … [Read more...] about beIN SPORT launches in Hong Kong on TVB
TVB incurs fine for anti-competition practices
The complaint from ATV alleged that certain clauses in TVB's contracts and informal practices with its talents prevented, distorted and substantially restricted competition. The full investigation, which launched in August 2010, found that TVB engaged in anti-competition practices involving unreasonable contract terms and not allowing the talents to speak in Cantonese for other station's shows, among others. According to the South China Morning Post, the maximum penalty allowed by law … [Read more...] about TVB incurs fine for anti-competition practices
CTE signs exclusive output deals with Hong Kong movie studios
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), which operates pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has announced the signing of two exclusive output deals with renowned Hong Kong movie studios, Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limited (MVP) and Universe Entertainment Limited (Universe). The deals secure exclusive first-run pay-TV rights, as well as pay-per-view and VOD rights, of all upcoming movies from the two studios for CTE’s Chinese movie channel CELESTIAL … [Read more...] about CTE signs exclusive output deals with Hong Kong movie studios
ATV’s executive director quits
According to the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's ATV announced that it had received documents signed by Shing confirming his resignation from the position immediately, but it was unclear if he had also quit the ATV board.The order to resign came after the authority released its investigation report on ATV on August 23, 2013, concluding that Shing had breached the licensing terms by allowing investor Wong Ching, who is also his relative, to exercise de facto control over … [Read more...] about ATV’s executive director quits
