KC Global Media, Asia’s leading entertainment network, has announced the cessation of its channels including English general entertainment channel, AXN; Japanese anime channel, Animax; Japanese entertainment channel, GEM, and South Korean entertainment channel, ONE, on Indonesia’s Pay TV operator, TransVision due to non-payment of contractual obligations. The cessation of channels was effective July 12, 23:59HRS after extensive efforts to resolve the outstanding payment issues and ensure the … [Read more...] about KC Global Media announced cessation of its channels on Indonesia’s pay TV operator, TransVision
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Skytel launches Go+ in Mongolia
Mirada, a leading provider of cutting-edge products and services for digital TV operators and broadcasters, is pleased to announce the launch of Go+, the new Pay TV service of SKYmedia Corporation LLC, a leading communications provider in Mongolia and a subsidiary of Skytel Group (“Skytel”). The launch comes a few months after awarding the expansion of Skytel’s service to Mirada, building on the previous successful deployment of the SkyGO app that ranked #1 as the most popular app on the … [Read more...] about Skytel launches Go+ in Mongolia
KC Global Media closes sale of Animax Korea to ANIPLUS
KC Global Media, Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, today announced the completion of the deal with Asian multinational television channel and anime distributor, ANIPLUS, to acquire Animax Korea, the popular kid’s entertainment channel in South Korea. The partnership aims to elevate Animax Korea’s offerings while focusing on horizontally integrating its content across ANIPLUS’s platform and reach. George Chien, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of KC Global Media … [Read more...] about KC Global Media closes sale of Animax Korea to ANIPLUS
Satellite Operators Maintain a Positive Outlook on The Future of The Industry and Talk Up Integration, Adaptation and Cooperation
On June 6, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) annual satellite conference, the Satellite Industry Forum, welcomed over 140 delegates and speakers including some of the satellite industry’s largest operators for a day of discussion on the challenges and growth opportunities of the satellite connectivity market valued at $11.2 billion in 2021, and projected to reach $22.1 billion by 2031. The conference opened with the regional operators on how they would fit in the rapidly evolving … [Read more...] about Satellite Operators Maintain a Positive Outlook on The Future of The Industry and Talk Up Integration, Adaptation and Cooperation
TV5 HD on Pay TV via Cignal Channel 15 to launch April 1 in the Philippines
Kapatid viewers all across the Philippines are now given a clearer and more intensified way of enjoying their favorite TV5 shows as the network becomes available in high-definition (HD) on pay TV via Cignal Channel 15 beginning April 1. Experience TV5 HD with all its exciting entertainment, news, and sports programs, bringing family bonding to a whole new level of fun and amusement. Some of these engaging shows that can be enjoyed on TV5 HD are the highly-rated drama action series FPJ’s Batang … [Read more...] about TV5 HD on Pay TV via Cignal Channel 15 to launch April 1 in the Philippines
OUTtv launches full-scale linear channel in South Africa
OUTtv, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ television and streaming service, is launching a linear channel in South Africa, on Openview Ultra, a new Pay TV offering from Openview. This follows successful pop-up channels in 2018 and 2020 on DSTv and Showmax respectively. OUTtv is now launching on Openview’s subscription service Ultraview, as a permanent 24-hour linear channel. The channel launched on 6th March 2023, and will be available to Openview channel 241. OUTtv will be available as part of the … [Read more...] about OUTtv launches full-scale linear channel in South Africa