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
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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
MediaCorp restructures programming and production at Channels 5, 8 and U
Singapore- Kenneth Liang rejoined MediaCorp as Executive Vice President, TV Programming and Production, Channel 5 on June 1. Liang will oversee the full spectrum of Network Programming and Promotions (NPP5) as well as MediaCorp Studios’ Production functions for Channel 5 currently provided by its English Entertainment Productions (EEP). Liang was with the company in its Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) days, and has since held senior appointments in the Singapore Tourism Board and … [Read more...] about MediaCorp restructures programming and production at Channels 5, 8 and U
MediaCorp restructures top management in Programming, Productions and Promotions across Channels 5, 8 and U
Singapore- Kenneth Liang has rejoined MediaCorp as Executive Vice President, TV Programming and Production, Channel 5 from 1 June 2007. Liang will oversee the full spectrum of Network Programming and Promotions (NPP5) as well as MediaCorp Studios’ Production functions for Channel 5 currently provided by its English Entertainment Productions (EEP). Concurrently, Chang Long Jong, Deputy CEO (Television) will head TV Programming and Productions for Channels 8 & U. This unit comprises Network … [Read more...] about MediaCorp restructures top management in Programming, Productions and Promotions across Channels 5, 8 and U
MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
Singapore- MediaCorp has promoted Daisy Irani to Head of MediaCorp TV12's Central Network Programming & Promotions (NPP), which comprises Kids Central, Vasantham Central and Arts Central, effective June 1. She will direct programming and promotion strategies for the channels and will concurrently head MediaCorp TV12's Creative Services Division, which won the Hitwise Award for two consecutive years for its Kids Central website. Besides being a producer and director, Irani is the Managing … [Read more...] about MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming