Cannes- KidsCo, the new 24/7 multi-platform channel for children and families, will carry programming from independent producer and distributor TV-Loonland. The joint venture of Sparrowhawk Media, DIC Entertainment (DIC) and Corus Entertainment Inc.'s Nelvana Enterprises acquired titles including Clifford, The Famous Jett Jackson, GI Joe and The Black Stallion. Scheduled to roll out later this year, KidsCo will initially be available in Central and Eastern Europe followed by premieres through … [Read more...] about KidsCo snaps up TV-Loonland’s shows
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Pay-TV and broadband set to boom in Asia
Hong Kong- Millions of Asians will be transformed into voracious consumers of pay-TV, digital TV and broadband over the next five to eight years, according to a new study of the region's booming media and entertainment industries. The combined annual revenues of pay-TV and broadband businesses in Asia are predicted to jump from US$44 billion to US$102 billion by 2015. Total pay-TV subscribers, which reached 255 million last year, will climb to 381 million by 2011 and 446 million by 2015, … [Read more...] about Pay-TV and broadband set to boom in Asia
China launches PC-compatible high-definition TVs
Shanghai- The first 32-inch high-definition TVs which can be connected to PCs, enabling users to upload video and audio files to TVs, have hit stores in China. The first 200 units are available in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, priced at RMB 9,999 ($1295). "This is the first phase of mass production of IGRS-standardized home appliances in China," Zhang Deqian, an official with China's Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing (IGRS) Working Group told Interfax. He noted the updated TVs are expected to … [Read more...] about China launches PC-compatible high-definition TVs
Vietnam to expand TV network
Sydney- Broadcast solutions group, Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has been appointed by Vietnam's national broadcaster, Vietnam Television (VTV), to provide the complete RF systems for a 12-site network expansion of the country's analogue television network.Comprising upgrades to 12 existing VTV sites, the upgrade will see coverage of the country's science, technology and education channel, VTV2, and its sports and entertainment channel, VTV3, extended nationwide.RFS will … [Read more...] about Vietnam to expand TV network
Asian movie to debut on Hallmark Channel for Mother’s Day
Singapore- Hallmark Channel will showcase an Asian movie for the first time with Singapore-shot Cages. Acquired recently by Sparrowhawk International, Cages will debut on May 13 as the main highlight of Hallmark Channel’s Mother’s Day Specials. The movie is expected to reach over 21 million viewers in 20 Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand.Shot in HD, Cages is about a single mother who has to cope with reuniting with her estranged father and taking … [Read more...] about Asian movie to debut on Hallmark Channel for Mother’s Day
Uday Shankar appointed COO of STAR India
Mumbai / Kolkata / Hong Kong- Uday Shankar has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of STAR India to oversee the company’s operations. He will join STAR India shortly and reports to Paul Aiello, Chief Executive Officer of STAR India.Shankar is currently Chief Executive Officer of Media Content & Communications Services (MCCS), a 74-26 joint venture between Ananda Bazar Patrika Group (ABP) and STAR Group (STAR). MCCS operates Hindi news channel STAR News and Bengali news channel STAR … [Read more...] about Uday Shankar appointed COO of STAR India
