Hong Kong - CASBAA will host India's two most senior officials governing broadcasting and telecommunications policy at the CASBAA Convention 2008 in Hong Kong, October 28 - 30. The participation in the Convention 2008 of Sushma Singh, India's secretary for the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) and Nripendra Misra, the chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), marks the latest additions to the international conference line-up. The two Indian officials … [Read more...] about Indian government takes centre stage at CASBAA
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Doc Martin to open in Spain
London - Portman Film & Television announced a range of deals for the series Doc Martin, which sees the production of a Spanish version of the show and a second series of the German version, whilst UK producer Buffalo Pictures has secured a re-commission in the UK for a fourth series. The comedy drama follows the tactless doctor as he causes mayhem in a small community, is available as a finished programme or as a scripted changed format. Spanish terrestrial broadcaster Antena 3 has picked up … [Read more...] about Doc Martin to open in Spain
Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Hong Kong - As reported in TVA+ Executive News May 12 2008, ITV Worldwide will preview a new pan-regional general entertainment channel to selected pay TV operators across Asia. Started June 23, the preview channel is based around Granada International's existing UKTV channel currently distributed in the Middle East. Future plans include the rebranding and re-launch of UKTV, and a full channel launch to follow later this year. Key genres featured on the channel will include dramas Prime Suspect, … [Read more...] about Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Cartoon Network launches subs-based games service Down Under
Sydney - In a first for Turner in Asia Pacific, Cartoon Network games are now available on subscription basis via GAMESWORLD on channel 555, the enhanced interactive television (iTV) service of FOXTEL. The new service is an extension of an innovative partnership that saw Turner offering kids' Pay-to-Play games on the Kids and Family section of the interactive TV games portal. Co-branded with Cartoon Network, the Kids and Family channel on FOXTEL's GAMESWORLD, gives subscribers the option to play … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network launches subs-based games service Down Under
Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Hong Kong – As reported in TVA+ Executive News May 12 2008, ITV Worldwide will preview a new pan-regional general entertainment channel to selected pay TV operators across Asia. Starting today, June 23, the preview channel will be based around Granada International’s existing UKTV channel currently distributed in the Middle East. Future plans include the rebranding and re-launch of UKTV, and a full channel launch to follow later this year. Key genres featured on the channel will … [Read more...] about Asia preview for ITV Worldwide GE channel
Trial channel tipped for Granada International
Hong Kong - A trial channel is expected from Granada International within the month. It is anticipated that the channel, possibly to be called ITV Plus, will be made available on a satellite for the region's operators to sample. In the Middle East, UKTV Granada is part of a 15-channel bouquet, for which commercial distribution, sales, advertising sales and marketing are handled by STAR Middle East. Current programming highlights for that channel include Ballroom Bootcamp, Brideshead Revisited, … [Read more...] about Trial channel tipped for Granada International
