Hong Kong – SCM previously announced the news of its partnership with Emperor Motion Pictures and actor Chapman To to kick off a new initiative called "Go Local!” in support of the Hong Kong film industry. As part of this initiative, FOX International Channels has produced an original bi-weekly entertainment news show titled SCM Cine. Hong Kong producer and celebrity, Helen To, will host this programme. The show will be broadcast both in Asia and … [Read more...] about FIC launches original Chinese-language production
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PCCW Global and SMG sign media content transmission agreement
Hong Kong/Shanghai – PCCW Global, an operating division of HKT, and Shanghai Media Group (SMG), a major television broadcaster and content provider in Mainland China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore media transmission and distribution opportunities. PCCW Global operates a global television channel transmission network (GTVN) via its fiber, IP and satellite networks which cover more than 1,800 cities and 120 countries worldwide. SMG operates a television … [Read more...] about PCCW Global and SMG sign media content transmission agreement
CASBAA Convention 2013 themed “Change is ON THE AIR”
Hong Kong – CASBAA Convention 2013 is set to take place from October 21-24, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The 20th edition will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with the theme “Change is ON THE AIR”. Among the key differences to the convention is the expansion of actual conference sessions from two days to three days with more emphasis on discussion, networking and the exchange of information than in previous years. Plenary … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2013 themed “Change is ON THE AIR”
ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and FOX International Channels Philippines Corporation (FIC) announced that they have signed a multi-year and multi-million dollar contract agreement for MCPC services, playout and satellite capacity on ABS-1 and ABS-2 satellites. This service will start second half of 2013 on ABS-1 satellite and will transition to ABS-2 after it is launched later this year. ABS has made a significant investment on the ground infrastructure and in the installation of … [Read more...] about ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
NBCUniversal releases latest study on female pay-TV audience
Singapore - Women in Asia can be classified into five distinct segments according to their motivations, aspirations and attitudes as revealed by NBCUniversal’s latest study in understanding the female pay-television audience. These five groups have been identified in the entertainment network’s latest High Heeled Warriors psychographic research on urban women across South East Asia. The research presents unique data on women, giving advertisers the knowledge to tap into the most … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal releases latest study on female pay-TV audience
TVB to broadcast 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) announced that it has been appointed by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as Hong Kong's official broadcaster of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on a free television platform. TVB will broadcast live 22 FIFA World Cup matches, including six core matches, and daily highlights on free digital terrestrial television channels as well as analogue network between 12 June and 13 July 2014. The TV coverage will begin this year with the FIFA … [Read more...] about TVB to broadcast 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil