Bali, Indonesia – CNN reported that Disney, FOX, NBC, Sony, HBO, MNC Indonesia and BBC Worldwide were among those gathered in Bali for the fourth annual Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS). Attended by more than 620 participants this year, the summit provided an opportunity for media executives and companies to forge new partnerships, deepen relationships, explore new strategic opportunities and enter new markets across Asia-Pacific. Some of the summit’s highlights include a … [Read more...] about Bali hosts this year’s APOS
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Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT has made an agreement with FOX International Channels (FIC) for the distribution of Nat Geo Music HD via the MEASAT-3a satellite. The channel joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E for viewers across the Asian region. Nat Geo Music is aimed at viewers who are passionate about music and world cultures. It features seasoned artists and emerging talents in the music scene to provide viewers with sound that is rich in diversity. Nat Geo Music is … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
David Haslingden to step down as President and COO of Fox Networks Group
New York – News Corporation announced that David Haslingden, who has served as President and COO of Fox Networks Group since January 2011, has decided to step down at the end of the calendar year in order to return to his native Australia and spend more time with his family. Haslingden was instrumental in the creation and growth of Fox International Channels (FIC), a business unit that now encompasses more than 350 channels in over 55 countries. Prior to his current role, he was CEO of … [Read more...] about David Haslingden to step down as President and COO of Fox Networks Group
National Geographic Channel documents historic Mars mission in special
Washington – The National Geographic Channel (NGC) will premiere Martian Mega Rover on August 9, just three days after the historic touchdown of the Mars Science Laboratory (a.k.a. Curiousity rover). The hour-long special includes detailed animation that breaks down each phase of the landing like a scene out of a blockbuster sci-fi movie. Created by Dan Maas, the acclaimed animator behind the IMAX "Roving Mars" and NGC's Emmy winner Five Years on Mars, vivid photorealistic CGI simulates … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel documents historic Mars mission in special
BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced that BBC Knowledge has topped viewership charts in June to emerge as the top factual channel in Singapore, beating all 11 channels in the factual entertainment category, which according to Kantar, includes Discovery Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo, Crime & Investigation, Animal Planet and truTV. BBC Knowledge soared to the top of the factual channel charts during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Momentum carried through the month with … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Melbourne – Boutique distribution company Looking Glass International has secured several deals with broadcasters in Australasia, U.S. and South America. Seven Network’s free-to-air channel 7mate has bought the award-winning documentary series Ice Pilots (13 x 60’), which is produced by Omni Films Production Ltd. The series follows the adventures of pilots and would-be pilots at Buffalo Airways. In addition, Thailand-based Truevision has acquired the HD series Trend Makers (4 x … [Read more...] about Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
