The Asia Pacific region is now the world’s largest TV market, and is forecast to pass the one billion TV sets mark this year, according to market analyst Informa Telecoms & Media. The research firm added that the region – mainly driven by China and India – tops the pay-TV subscription market, with 394 million households subscribed to pay-TV services by the end of last year. When it comes to revenues, however, APAC lags behind other regions. In particular, China and India … [Read more...] about APAC leads global TV market, to hit 1bn TV sets in 2012
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Driving into Asia
Munich / Singapore – Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has secured the exclusive distribution rights to Motorvision TV, a HD European Pay-TV channel dedicated to automobile programming. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, MCA will be responsible for launching, distributing and marketing the channel across Asia, in such territories as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Korea. Motorvision TV, which is based in Germany, covers the entire spectrum of topics related to the … [Read more...] about Driving into Asia
History tops in 2011
Singapore – History, operated by AETN All Asia Networks, is the number one Pay-TV factual entertainment channel in the 8pm to 11pm primetime slot. According to Kantar Media (Singapore) and AGB Nielsen (Malaysia), the channel registered a 4 to 9 per cent month-on-month growth rate across key demographic targets in both territories. Figures also indicated that it is the most preferred channel among Adults 25+, Male 25+ and affluent viewers across the region. “2011 was a remarkable year … [Read more...] about History tops in 2011
Golden rewards
HBO Asia and Fox International Channels (FIC) were the biggest winners among Pay-TV operators in Asia at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. HBO received three wins for Mildred Pierce, Game of Thrones and Enlightened in the respective categories of; Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV; and Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series. Modern Family and … [Read more...] about Golden rewards
Fables for preschoolers
CBeebies is presenting eight classic children’s stories from publishers Barefoot Books and Ladybird Books, in the form of forty short illustrated films. These films will be created from eight well-known fables including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Magic Porridge Pot, Shopping With Dad and Emily’s Tiger. Each will be read with a distinct local flavour by CBeebies presenters in Asia and Australia, among other regions. The films were commissioned as an addition to the … [Read more...] about Fables for preschoolers
Travel Channel HD expands reach
Singapore — GlobeCast and Travel Channel International have announced the distribution of Travel Channel HD via the MEASAT-3 platform to homes across the Asia Pacific. Travel Channel HD is an expansion of its linear service, also delivered via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Gerry Ritchie, Director of Business Development at Travel Channel, said, “We are close to inking further deals across the region. India, where Travel Channel has just received downlinking permission, is a particular target for … [Read more...] about Travel Channel HD expands reach