Beijing, China - Digital pay TV technology solutions provider NDS announced it plans to triple its investment in China with new hires, new facilities and other local infrastructure. Earlier this year, the company announced that it had increased its headcount in China by 73% over the previous 12 months, in what it said was a response to strong local demand for its products and services. The company said its staff numbers in China will increase further this year, both via local hires and via the … [Read more...] about NDS to triple investment in China
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South Korea delves into ‘Internal Affairs’
Sao Paolo, Brazil - South Korea is set to air the Globo TV International series ‘Internal Affairs', which shows the day-to-day activities of an elite police unit tasked to uncover crimes committed by those who vowed to enforce the law. The Brazilian drama, which has been sold to several countries by Globo TV, features internal affairs policemen on a mission to uncover the truth behind allegations of misconduct toward fellow policemen. In a 12-episode format of 30 minutes each, the first … [Read more...] about South Korea delves into ‘Internal Affairs’
SPE Networks gets up close and personal with AXN HD
Singapore – SPE Networks - Asia is offering viewers the AXN experience in rich detail with the launch of AXN HD. The high-definition action/adventure channel, which will be available on StarHub TV Channel 559 starting 25 May as part of its Entertainment Basic Group, makes Singapore the first Southeast Asian market to receive AXN HD. “As the number one English general entertainment pay-TV channel in Singapore, we believe launching AXN HD is a vital step to retaining viewer loyalty and … [Read more...] about SPE Networks gets up close and personal with AXN HD
Singapore content investment at risk
Hong Kong - Singapore's future as a regional hub is under threat as a result of new government rules for the pay-TV industry, said the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA). According to CASBAA, the latest “Media Conduct Code” mandates that key Singapore pay-TV programming is shared between cable operators StarHub and SingTel, depriving content owners and creators of their freedom to negotiate contracts in a competitive market. “Most importantly it is … [Read more...] about Singapore content investment at risk
Echo Bridge Entertainment finalizes agreement with Universal Networks for five new sci–fi disaster films
NEEDHAM, MASS/LONDON – Leading independent global distributor Echo Bridge Entertainment concluded a global pay TV licensing agreement with multi–channel operator Universal Networks International, the global channels division of NBC Universal, for five new sci–fi disaster TV movies. Echo Bridge Entertainment has secured a deal with Universal Networks International for the first five sci–fi disaster TV movies in a slate of ten being produced by Active Entertainment, an … [Read more...] about Echo Bridge Entertainment finalizes agreement with Universal Networks for five new sci–fi disaster films
Indonesia in focus
The last time Television Asia Plus interviewed Rudy Tanoesoedibjo, Director MNC Sky Vision (MSV), the pay–TV operator was gaining impressive subscriber numbers monthly, only to see substantial numbers being eroded by signal pirates. At that time, he had taken matters into his own hands, meeting with international broadcasters to seek their help in taking anti– piracy action. Happily, much progress seems to have been made since then, with various industry bodies getting involved and … [Read more...] about Indonesia in focus