Tokyo- Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. will be the first in Japan to broadcast sports dedicated channel J sports Plus in HD starting July 1. J:COM TV Digital subscribers can tune in to the new channel for an additional fee of 1,365 yen (US$11, tax inclusive). J sports Plus will cover the Tour de France cycling race with travel information about various French regions in HD over three weeks in July. Between end of July and beginning of August, J SPORTS will cover the 24th FIBA Asia … [Read more...] about J:COM TV Digital to launch HD sports channel J sports Plus
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Toei Animation and Elastic Rights secure Pretty Cure distribution in Spain
Tokyo- Toei Animation Co. Ltd. and Spanish brand management company Elastic Rights have secured sales for seasons one and two of animated series Pretty Cure with Spanish broadcasters. Disney’s Jetix acquired pay TV rights for Pretty Cure, with the series scheduled to run from June 25 to September 8. Cuatro secured free TV rights, with the second run of both seasons to start in early July. Clan TVE acquired free dtz rights for the series and will begin broadcast on June 28. Pretty Cure is a … [Read more...] about Toei Animation and Elastic Rights secure Pretty Cure distribution in Spain
CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
Singapore– CNBC and The Philippines’ 24-hour ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) will collaborate in content distribution and share editorial resources. ANC will air CNBC’s Cash Flow LIVE, from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm (SIN/HK) on weekdays, as well as episodes of Managing Asia once a week. It will also produce live business reports or cut-ins to air within Cash Flow for at least twice a week. … [Read more...] about CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
SkyLife goes for SD and HD upgrade
Hong Kong- Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (SkyLife) is upgrading both SD and HD in its continuing efforts to offer more channels and improve its services. Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group, is to provide the satellite head-end system upgrade. SkyLife’s commercial broadcast service was launched in 2002 and currently serves 1.9 million subscribers, offering 95 video, 25 pay-per-view and 60 audio channels … [Read more...] about SkyLife goes for SD and HD upgrade
SkyLife goes for SD and HD upgrade
Hong Kong- Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (SkyLife) is upgrading both SD and HD in its continuing efforts to offer more channels and improve its services. Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group, is to provide the satellite head-end system upgrade. SkyLife’s commercial broadcast service was launched in 2002 and currently serves 1.9 million subscribers, offering 95 video, 25 pay-per-view and 60 audio channels … [Read more...] about SkyLife goes for SD and HD upgrade
History Producers’ Congress re-branded
Banff, Alberta- The World Congress of History Producers is being re-named History Makers: International Summit of History and Current Affairs Producers, starting with the 2008 event to be held January 24-26 in New York. “The new name reflects the fact that history is not just stories about dead people or prehistoric animals,” says Bill Nemtin, newly-appointed Executive Producer. “History is a force behind our daily headlines, wars, international relations, beliefs and … [Read more...] about History Producers’ Congress re-branded