Singapore– StarHub has appointed local content distributor Content Network Asia as the sole channel development partner for its upcoming Malay cable TV channel, launching Q3 2007. The premium cable channel will offer a variety of Malay programmes from around the region. Content Network Asia will package the channel as well as oversee strategic development. The Channel Director is Puzi Mohamed, former Programming Director of Suria Network Programming and Promotions under MediaCorp TV12. He … [Read more...] about StarHub Malay channel slated for Q3 debut
Mediacorp
MediaCorp to launch commercial HD channel by Q4
Singapore– Terrestrial broadcaster MediaCorp will launch HDTV commercial channel HD5 in Q4 2007 and plans to offer all its channels in HD by 2012. HD5 is a simulcast of English-language Channel 5 with programmes enhanced for display on HD-ready TV sets. June 2006 saw the start of MediaCorp’s 1000-strong HDTV trial, enabling households, community clubs and retail outlets to experience HD programmes such as CSI, Smallville, local productions and co-productions with China. Trials showed … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to launch commercial HD channel by Q4
Indonesia’s Media Nusantara Citra raises $412 million
Indonesia’s largest media company Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) raised US$412 million in its IPO and will spend more than $200 million to expand its media and broadcasting business, including content development and potential acquisitions. An additional $65 million will be used to repay bonds and finance future capital expenditure. MNC owns terrestrial webs RCTI, TPI and Global TV, 15 radio stations, a national newspaper and three tabloids. Post IPO, PT Global Mediacom owns 70% of MNC. … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Media Nusantara Citra raises $412 million
MediaCorp to launch commercial HD channel by Q4
Singapore – Terrestrial broadcaster MediaCorp plans to launch HDTV commercial channel HD5 in Q4 2007 – with all its channels to be high definition by 2012. HD5 is a simulcast of English-language Channel 5 with programmes enhanced for display on HD-Ready TV sets. June 2006 saw the commencement of MediaCorp’s 1000-strong HDTV trial whereby households, community clubs and retail outlets got to experience HD programmes such as CSI, Smallville, locally-produced productions and … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to launch commercial HD channel by Q4
StarHub Malay channel slated for Q3 launch
Singapore – StarHub has appointed Content Network Asia as the sole channel development partner for its upcoming Malay cable TV channel, launching Q3 2007. The premium cable channel will offer a variety of Malay programmes from around the region. Local content distributor Content Network Asia will package the channel, as well as overseeing its strategic development. Channel Director is Puzi Mohamed, former Programming Director of Suria Network Programming and Promotions under MediaCorp … [Read more...] about StarHub Malay channel slated for Q3 launch
MediaCorp unveils projects at Shanghai Television Festival
Shanghai- This year’s Shanghai Television Festival saw Singapore's MediaCorp unveil several ventures as its strengthens ties with Chinese broadcasters. MediaCorp announced it’s teaming again with CCTV to stage the eighth annual International Inter-Varsity Debate, an event which has attracted participants from across the region as well as the U.S., Canada and the Middle East. MediaCorp's news and current affairs arm indicated it will produce more long-form features and documentaries … [Read more...] about MediaCorp unveils projects at Shanghai Television Festival