Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the availability of HBO, HBO HD and CINEMAX in Myanmar to subscribers of Forever Group and Sky Net, while RED HD, HBO Asia's 24-hour Asian movie channel, will be available to Sky Net subscribers from October 1, 2013. With the addition of Myanmar, HBO Asia’s flagship channel is now available in 23 territories across the Asia Pacific region. HBO Asia’s distribution network has also grown with the addition of a new affiliate … [Read more...] about HBO Asia launches in Myanmar
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Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it that has reached an agreement with Dentsu Inc. for the Olympic broadcast rights in 17 countries across Asia for the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games (2014) in Nanjing, China. Dentsu has acquired exclusive gatekeeper broadcaster rights for the three editions of the Games in … [Read more...] about Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
WWE to launch in Myanmar
Myanmar – WWE and SkyNet DTH have announced a new three-year distribution agreement that brings WWE’s weekly television programming to Myanmar. Beginning this month, SkyNet DTH will broadcast Monday Night Raw, SmackDown, WWE Main Event and WWE NXT on the SkyNet Sports 3 and SkyNet Teen channels. "Joining WWE to bring their world-class entertainment to the people of Myanmar is a significant addition to our expanding portfolio,” said Win Naing, … [Read more...] about WWE to launch in Myanmar
MUTV launches in Myanmar
Manchester, England - In the wake of its 20th English League title, Manchester United announced the extension of its dedicated TV channel, MUTV. The channel will launch on SkyNet (Myanmar), TV2 (Norway) for the first time and will also extended its already-successful partnership with the Icelandic TV station, 365. With some 23 million viewers tuning into a United game within the first seven months of last season, Myanmar's SkyNet is confident MUTV will be popular in the football … [Read more...] about MUTV launches in Myanmar
BTS broadcast technology solutions opens Asian branch
Singapore - BTS broadcast technology solutions is opening a subsidiary in Singapore, BTS Asia Ltd., with a second office in Bangkok, Thailand to give better support to clients in Asia. BTS Asia will act as sales office for the whole product portfolio of the German company. It will also offer system design and customer support in cooperation with experienced local specialists. BTS delivers state-of-the art solutions for studios and outdoor broadcast with most based on developed in … [Read more...] about BTS broadcast technology solutions opens Asian branch
NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
Tokyo – The NHK morning serial drama Carnation and the historical drama series Atsuhime will be aired from mid-July in Myanmar. They will be the first NHK dramas to air on terrestrial television in Myanmar since the transition from military to civilian rule in 2011. The telecasts are part of a project involving Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) and a commercially operated satellite broadcaster, Myanmar National TV (MNTV). The two NHK dramas will be screened on the … [Read more...] about NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
