MIPCOM – Cannes, France/New York, NY – Sundance Channel Global has expanded its presence in Asia, securing carriage in Malaysia on Astro, a multimedia broadcaster and pay TV operator in the country. In addition to Malaysia, Sundance Channel Global is also distributed in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and several countries throughout Europe and Canada. Sundance Channel HD is available on Astro (Channel 438) as a 24/7 linear channel. … [Read more...] about Sundance enters Malaysia
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Asia goes on culinary EdVenture
Seoul, Korea – LI TV Holdings Ltd. (Li) announced its third and latest original production, aptly titled EdVentures in Asia, with Korean-based entities CREO Contents, Arirang TV and CJ Media. This is Li’s first foray in producing with Korean-based partners, a collaboration that will result in a brand new 13-episode television series, set to air in the first quarter of 2012. The series features celebrated chef Edward Kwon, who is one of the channel’s culinary ambassadors, … [Read more...] about Asia goes on culinary EdVenture
Bloomberg blooms across Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Bloomberg Television says it has expanded its reach more than 20 per cent this year and is now the most widely distributed full-time, pan-regional business and financial news channel in the region's key financial hubs of Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Korea. The channel achieved this distribution lead in such strategic territories across the Asia-Pacific region, as a result of a concentrated distribution drive. In Singapore, Bloomberg TV is now available to every StarHub … [Read more...] about Bloomberg blooms across Asia Pacific
StarHub and Malay viewers are ONE
Singapore – StarHub is increasing its variety of content offering. It will be expanding its line-up of channels to include MNC Business and ONE (Malay). Starting 22 July 2011, Malay viewers can enjoy a greater selection of content available 24 hours a day on the two channels. MNC Business (StarHub TV Channel 121) offers business and financial news, and reports on various economic issues in Bahasa Indonesia. Viewers will be able to learn more about the business climate and investment … [Read more...] about StarHub and Malay viewers are ONE
Disney goes 100% Korean
Seoul – Television Media Korea (TMK), the joint venture formed in May 2010 between Disney Channel International (DCI), and SK Telecom, has announced the launch dates for the first local language, Disney-branded channels in South Korea. Disney Channel, a 24 hour channel for kids aged 6-14 and families, will become available on July 1. Disney Junior for kids aged 2-7 and parents, will debut July 11. Both Disney Channel and Disney Junior will be available in HD multiplex as well as SD format … [Read more...] about Disney goes 100% Korean
Top Gear gaining traction in Asia
London – Hit motoring series Top Gear is continuing to make inroads into Asia, as BBC Worldwide announces that South Korea is the latest country to license the format. CJ E&M, South Korea’s biggest media conglomerate, will launch a brand new local version of the show on men’s lifestyle channel XTM from August this year. The 13 weekly episodes will be hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Kim Kap-Soo and Yeon Jung-Hoon, member of the … [Read more...] about Top Gear gaining traction in Asia