Hong Kong – An impressive line up of heavyweight speakers from the global broadcast industry has been confirmed for this year’s CASBAA Convention 2014 (#casbaacon). Taking place at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong, from October 27 – 30, the convention’s theme this year – Beyond the Box – promises to explore how technology is changing the region’s TV consumption habits. The convention gathers key operators, content providers, satellite services, technology, … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2014
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FOX International Channels deliver Chinese drama “Tiger Mom” globally
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on August 7 that it has entered into an agreement with New Classics Media (NCM), a China-based film and television company, which grants FIC the exclusive broadcast and distribution rights in all markets outside of mainland China for NCM’s new modern-family comedy/drama series, Tiger Mom. The series will launch on STAR Chinese Channel (SCC), FIC’s Chinese entertainment channel, in various territories around the world … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels deliver Chinese drama “Tiger Mom” globally
SPT Networks, Asia to bring two channels to Hong Kong’s Cable TV
Singapore and Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has concluded a deal with Hong Kong’s Cable TV to bring English general entertainment channels Sony Entertainment Television and beTV to its pay-TV service beginning July 29. Both channels join SPT Networks’ entertainment powerhouses AXN and Animax on Cable TV’s basic tier, available to the widest subscriber base out of its more than one million TV services customers. “Hong Kong … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia to bring two channels to Hong Kong’s Cable TV
Phoenix TV programmes to be produced with Lawo equipment
Rastatt – Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV, covering news, reports and entertainment programmes for more than 100 million Chinese speaking people worldwide, has been supplied with Lawo consoles for the brand-new Beijing building. The large facilities in Beijing comprise also a 600 m² studio with a control room fitted with a Lawo mc²56 console. Further two sapphire mixing consoles are installed for the Phoenix TV news channel. The state-owned but privately run Chinese company, … [Read more...] about Phoenix TV programmes to be produced with Lawo equipment
FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 14 that in an unprecedented move, the broadcaster will air across its key channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia more than 25 shows within hours or days of its original premiere, whether that be in the U.S., Korea or other country where the content originated. Following the linear broadcast, majority of the content will then also be made available for viewing On Demand. This is part of a long term network-wide strategy … [Read more...] about FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
Astro On Demand now available for Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers on the Dynasty Pack will be able to enjoy the latest TVB dramas broadcast at the same time as in Hong Kong through Astro On Demand (AOD) channels at no additional cost, from July 11 onwards. Choo Chi Han, Head of Chinese Customer Business at Astro said, “The Chinese customer segment is important to us. Having been in business for the past 17 years, we have a deep understanding of the changing market landscape and the needs of the … [Read more...] about Astro On Demand now available for Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers