In Extreme Conservation, airing in June on BBC World News and BBC Reel, BBC wildlife and conservation presenter Michaela Strachan tours the world meeting the individuals fighting against the extinction of species or even entire habitats, telling the extraordinary stories of their battle against the odds to help us all. For the first episode, The Maldives Michaela investigates the existential threat this stunning island nation faces, as these sandy islands are literally being washed off the … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC Reel announce its special episode ‘Extreme Conservation: The Maldives’
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DreamWorks launches on Medianet in the Maldives
SINGAPORE – NBCUniversal International Networks has launched DreamWorks, the 24-hour HD channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment, on Medianet, the largest pay TV broadcaster in the Maldives. DreamWorks will be available in English, and the channel will be offered in high definition as part of the kids and family package on Medianet (Channel 838). The channel is carried exclusively on Medianet's pay TV platform in conjunction with its 13th Anniversary. In … [Read more...] about DreamWorks launches on Medianet in the Maldives
A+E Networks and Singha Estate embark on new production
A+E Networks Asia and Thai property development and investment holding company Singha Estate have announced the charter of a new HISTORY Asia original documentary series, Making Mega in Paradise, about one of the world’s most ambitious tourism projects. The series will chronicle the creation of Maldives’ largest-ever mega-project by Singha Estate, unveiling the logistical and intellectual challenges faced in the transformation of a Maldivian lagoon into the largest integrated … [Read more...] about A+E Networks and Singha Estate embark on new production
Medianet brings Insight TV to the Maldives
Insight TV will be one of the first UHD channels available in the Maldives on Medianet's cable service. The channel will be broadcast on Medianet's basic UHD package and will be available to view for any customer who purchases the M580 STB. An action sport, lifestyle and entertainment channel, Insight TV is the world's biggest 4K UHD HDR channel. Its programmes take viewers on adventurous journeys to explore and interact with the best stories in the highest … [Read more...] about Medianet brings Insight TV to the Maldives
Ten Sports to broadcast UEFA football competitions till 2018
Mumbai – Ten Sports has bagged the rights for the most sought after and premium football competitions, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for the next cycle of three seasons starting 2015-16. Ten Sports, who are also the incumbent broadcast rights holders for the properties have been broadcasting these premier football competitions since 2006-07. UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League rights had become the most key football property up for acquisition and Ten … [Read more...] about Ten Sports to broadcast UEFA football competitions till 2018
Star India to broadcast 2014 and 2016 Olympics
According to Reuters, Star India was awarded the broadcast rights for the 2014 winter Olympics and 2016 summer Games for seven South Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said. The IOC has broken new ground in recent years, directly negotiating broadcast rights for some markets instead of selling the rights for all territories on a continent to one umbrella broadcasting institution, added the report. "Star India acquired the rights to … [Read more...] about Star India to broadcast 2014 and 2016 Olympics
