Hong Kong - Lagardère Active and Lightning International have announced a new agreement that sees the premier classical music, jazz and dance channel, Mezzo Live HD, launch on SKYCable and Destiny Cable in the Philippines. Mezzo Live HD becomes available 24/7 to subscribers of the cable network and its affiliate. This marks the first agreement for the channel in the Philippines and a major step in the channel's development in South-East Asia. Jean-René Aucouturier, SVP, Business … [Read more...] about Mezzo Live HD launches in Philippines
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Mezzo Live HD to launch in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong – Mezzo announced a series of deals in several key Asian markets – Hong Kong, Mongolia and the Philippines – that will see Mezzo Live HD launch on 3 platforms this year. The channel will be accessible to subscribers on TVB Network Vision, Skytel and DDish. Jean-René Lagardère, Aucouturier SVP TV Sales & Business Development, Active TV, said, “We are thrilled to announce our first series of deals in the Asia-Pacific region, only a few … [Read more...] about Mezzo Live HD to launch in Asia-Pacific
Brand new Australia Channel launches in Asia
Hong Kong – Australian News Channel Pty Ltd and Lightning International Ltd announced the launch of Australia Channel, which will present the best of Australian news, business and sport – backed by the resources of SKY NEWS Australia, a joint venture of Australia's two biggest free to air networks Seven and Nine and BSkyB. Australia Channel will deliver 24/7 coverage of news, business and sport, directly from Australia’s state capitals and beyond, to audiences across Asia and … [Read more...] about Brand new Australia Channel launches in Asia
TRACE Sport Stars selects Asia’s Dominic Lau
TRACE Sport Stars has announced that Dominic Lau has been selected as TRACE Sport Stars presenter during December. Lauded as Asia’s answer to Ryan Seacrest, Lau is the anchor for E! News Asia as well as the presenter of Goal Zone, a weekly round-up of the best action from the English Premier League! Not limiting himself to sport and celebs, Lau has spent many years at the helm of music and game shows, and hosted Live From the Red Carpet for the Academy Awards in Hollywood. Join TRACE Sport … [Read more...] about TRACE Sport Stars selects Asia’s Dominic Lau
TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
James Ross, CEO of Lightning International Thoughts about this year's Filmart: “It's a useful market even though there’s an emphasis on film, but I'm pleasantly surprised that TV content is in demand as well. There are quite a few major TV content distributors based in Hong Kong but I am surprised that they're not here. For us, it's been tremendously useful; and it helps we're based here.” Buyer sentiment: “Buyers are looking for unique programmes, something different. … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive – HK Filmart: Five minutes with James Ross
​Julien Dutronc joins ​Lightning International
Hong Kong – Lightning International announced on February 6 the appointment of Julien Dutronc as its new Director of TV Distribution, responsible for the regional sales and distribution of its bouquet of TV channels. Dutronc joins from TV5 Monde where he managed channel distribution and affiliate sales and marketing for Asia for the past six years. At Lightning International he will be based in Hong Kong, and oversee the … [Read more...] about ​Julien Dutronc joins ​Lightning International