Multi-platform offerings of the 2011 Formula One season on ESPN STAR Sport’s various channels (STAR Sports, ESPN HD and online via the ESPN Player), have resulted in the content provider drawing more than 20 per cent of total pay-tv audiences in Malaysia. The inaugural race at the Australian Grand Prix confirmed Malaysia’s reputation as a major motorsport-viewing nation, as the event saw nearly 25 per cent more male cable viewers aged 15 years old and above tuning in to the live … [Read more...] about Multi-platforms draw multi-million viewers
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Life Inspired is a Star
Star Publications (Malaysia) Berhad is foraying into broadcast television by taking up a 51 per cent stake in LI TV Holdings Limited, the owner of Li, Life Inspired, Asia’s first High Definition (HD) pan-regional lifestyle TV channel. Star’s partner in LI TV Holdings is Juita Viden International Ltd, a member of the Juita Viden Media Entertainment Group, an independent television programme distributor in Malaysia. Star will invest RM35 million for the 51 per cent stake while Juita … [Read more...] about Life Inspired is a Star
Astro Discovers HD
Malaysia - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) and Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) announced the launch of Discovery HD World, the company’s international high definition network. Discovery HD World will be available in Malaysia on Channel 571 as part of the Astro B.yond package and Astro’s B.yond IPTV offering. The channel offers a line up of HD programming, featuring new content that maximizes the potential of high-definition technology such as The World Above, a series of … [Read more...] about Astro Discovers HD
Lightning strikes James Ross
Hong Kong – James Ross, ITV’s former Regional Director for Asia, announced his new company, Lightning International, has signed an agreement with international media group, Trace TV, to assist in launching its new Trace Sports channel in Asia. Lightning International will assist Paris-based Trace, and its Malaysian-based Asia representative Huey Yi Wang, in expanding distribution and finding new opportunities for both Trace Urban and Trace Sports. This is being achieved through a … [Read more...] about Lightning strikes James Ross
Exclusive: Universal formats taking Asia-Pacific
Cannes – NBC Universal International is rolling out a number a new format shows this year in the Asia-Pacific region. In an exclusive interview with TV ASIA Plus, Yvonne Pilkington, SVP Formats said it has acquired the Asian rights to Still Standing, based on the Israeli gameshow developed by Armoza Productions. The format offers contestants the chance to win by out-guessing 10 opponents in 10 fast-paced and dramatic trivia battles, where the losers disappear through trapdoors. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Universal formats taking Asia-Pacific
MTV World Stage returns to Malaysia
Malaysia/Singapore - MTV Networks Asia announced that Malaysia will again play host to MTV World Stage on 31 July 2010 at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Kuala Lumpur. The outdoor concert will feature live performances from Katy Perry, Tokio Hotel, the Wonder Girls and Bunkface. MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2010 will be staged in front of a live audience of about 15,000 fans. The 2-hour on-air version of MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2010 will premiere on MTV S.E.A. channel on 21 August at 7pm … [Read more...] about MTV World Stage returns to Malaysia
