Singapore — GlobeCast and Travel Channel International have announced the distribution of Travel Channel HD via the MEASAT-3 platform to homes across the Asia Pacific. Travel Channel HD is an expansion of its linear service, also delivered via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Gerry Ritchie, Director of Business Development at Travel Channel, said, “We are close to inking further deals across the region. India, where Travel Channel has just received downlinking permission, is a particular target for … [Read more...] about Travel Channel HD expands reach
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Travelling in HD
London - Travel Channel International has launched its new HD service in Asia Pacific on Taiwan's Dish HD platform. Available via the MEASAT 3 satellite, the channel is now available in 10 markets throughout Asia in both SD and HD formats. Flagship programming includes shows such as 4REAL (featuring Cameron Diaz, Joaquin Phoenix and Eva Mendes), The Path to Shaolin, World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides, Essential and It's a Woman's World. Travel Channel Asia HD is the latest addition to Dish HD's … [Read more...] about Travelling in HD
Viacom and Measat team up
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd has confirmed a deal with Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. for use of the MEASAT-3a satellite for the international distribution of Viacom 18’s channels across the Asian region. Viacom 18 is a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group. The joint venture includes leading brands across television, film and digital media including MTV, NICK, VH1, COLORS and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The MEASAT-3/3a … [Read more...] about Viacom and Measat team up
Definitive travel
London – Travel Channel International is launching Travel Channel Asia HD in the Asia Pacific on the DishHD Asia platform. It is the latest addition to Dish HD’s channel line-up. Available via MEASAT 3 satellite, this service launches on 8 December. The channel’s flagship programming will include shows such as The Path to Shaolin, World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides, Essential, It’s a Woman’s World, Indian Times, and Inside Luxury Travel. Geoff Ellis, Chief … [Read more...] about Definitive travel