Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with PT Central Tivi Digital (Centrin TV) to support Centrin TV’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) service in Indonesia. Under the agreement, which includes PT Patra Telekomunikasi Indonesia as a local partner, MEASAT will provide Ku-band capacity on the MEASAT-3a satellite for the platform. Centrin TV is a new DTH operator serving the Indonesian Pay TV market. It offers several basic packages and add-on packages, … [Read more...] about Centrin TV goes DTH via MEASAT
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Crafty kids get LIVE show
Singapore – The star of arts and crafts show, Mister Maker, will return to Asia this summer on a three-week tour of the region, bringing his special brand of craft-making to preschoolers in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Hong Kong. Mark Whitehead, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, said, “Bringing talents like Mister Maker to market enables us to connect directly with viewers and is part of the strategy to bring our channels to … [Read more...] about Crafty kids get LIVE show
The Black Widow sets her sights on Indonesia
Miami – The rights to Venevision International’s television series, The Black Widow, have been sold to Indonesian concept production team, PT. Wayang Sinema, in a deal announced today. The Black Widow is being billed as the first-ever mini-series format to reach Indonesian television. PT. Wayang Sinema will produce a local version of the show, under the scripting and illustrations of Gobind Lal and Rudy Sutopo. The mini-series will chronicle the life of the ‘widow’ in … [Read more...] about The Black Widow sets her sights on Indonesia
JimJam renews carriage deal in Indonesia
JimJam has renewed its carriage deal with Indonesian direct broadcast satellite pay TV company AORA TV Satelit and will be included as part of its most widely distributed subscription package. JimJam’s renewal on the platform in the entry pack further strengthens its presence in Asia. Since its launch in 2006, the channel has grown rapidly, and it is now available in more than 50 countries and in 10 different languages. Wayne Dunsford, General Manager of JimJam, said: “This is a … [Read more...] about JimJam renews carriage deal in Indonesia
TVA Exclusive: Dancing With the Stars foxtrots to South Korea debut
South Korea is the latest country to licence the record-breaking TV format, Dancing with the Stars, from BBC Worldwide. This is BBC Worldwide’s first format sale to South Korea. The licensee is MBC Plus Media – a subsidiary of MBC – which operates multiple pay TV channels in Korea. The show is due to premiere on MBC Dramanet, the number-one rated cable channel in Korea, early next year. The sale continues a successful year for Dancing with the Stars in Asia, following the … [Read more...] about TVA Exclusive: Dancing With the Stars foxtrots to South Korea debut
KidsCo expands Indonesian presence with AORA pay-TV
London, UK – KidsCo has signed a deal with Indonesian direct broadcast satellite pay television platform, AORA, in Indonesia. KidsCo’s programming will be available from 1 August 2010 and will provide engaging and educational content as part of AORA’s pay-TV service. KidsCo will air shows including The Wiggles, Nalong Fly to the Sky, Inspector Gadget, Babar, Franklin and Spheres, as well as original content such as Boo & Me, Boo’s Sanctuary and Jass Time! to children … [Read more...] about KidsCo expands Indonesian presence with AORA pay-TV