Singapore/Indonesia – Cable TV operator StarHub has sealed a deal with Indonesian media company MNC to carry MNC - The Indonesian Channel from March 17, 2008. MNC - The Indonesian Channel is packaged by MNC as a 24-hour international GE channel in Bahasa Indonesia. Outside Indonesia, Singapore is the second country after Japan to air the channel. MNC – The Indonesia Channel offers programming from Indonesian channels including Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia (RCTI), Televisi … [Read more...] about StarHub to debut MNC – The Indonesian Channel
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MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1
Singapore – MediaCorp is set to provide extensive coverage of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Races, including the inaugural 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix over multiple media platforms including TV, radio and print. MediaCorp’s range of F1 offerings will roll out from March 14, 2008, and will culminate in the live telecast of the Singapore races held from September 26–28, 2008, on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, the official free-to-air broadcaster in Singapore. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1
TNMG unveils WODTv IPTV service for Japan
Tokyo – The New Media Group (TNMG) has unveiled World On-Demand Television (WODTv), its first IPTV initiative for the Japanese market. WODTv will focus on offering channels and content for young urban Japanese audiences. The service is expected to add in-depth presentation and information on the content to frame the offering. To be available on WODTv is Trace Tv, a channel for Japanese urbanites in their 20s interested in hip-hop along with Fox Channel, The Soundtrack Channel, B4U Music, … [Read more...] about TNMG unveils WODTv IPTV service for Japan
Nine and Southern Star take on Hi-5
Sydney – Nine Network has bought out shares to children’s TV property Hi-5 from Kids Like Us, producers of the series, and have formed a joint venture with production firm Southern Star to develop the property. In the partnership, Southern Star will produce the TV series and market the property internationally. To date 435 half hour episodes have been produced, 25 DVD, 80 books and 11 CDs have been released Down Under. Internationally, Hi-5 airs in 118 countries and is available to … [Read more...] about Nine and Southern Star take on Hi-5
Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd and Celestial Movie Channel Ltd have partnered to distribute the new Celestial Classic Movies channel on the MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform from April 2008. Terry Bleakley, MEASAT’s vice president – sales and marketing, said, “In 2006, we welcomed Celestial to our increasing bouquet of premium broadcasting customers on the MEASAT-3 satellite. This year, we are delighted that Celestial has shown their support of MEASAT by launching … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies to be distributed on MEASAT-3 MCPC video platform
Asia key to BBC Worldwide’s growth strategy
London – BBC Worldwide’s (BBCW) growth strategies appear to be on track, given the strong showing of Asian buyers at BBC Showcase held in Brighton, UK, 24-27 February 2008. In 2006/07, 46% of BBCW’s total revenues came from overseas, up from 41% in 2005/06. The company plans to raise that proportion to around two-thirds by 2012. Year on year rest of the world sales grew 4.9%, with profit rising 26.9% to 8.5million UK pounds (US$16.8million). Measured in local currency, sales … [Read more...] about Asia key to BBC Worldwide’s growth strategy