London – Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013, Asia Pacific’s largest broadband and media event taking place from April 9-10, has relocated back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leading operators PCCW and HKT are the event’s official Host Operator Partners. The event also has support from CSL, Pacnet and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau for Hong Kong. The conference and exhibition will highlight new developments in TV and broadband, bringing together the two … [Read more...] about Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
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now TV wins exclusive rights for Barclays Premier League
Hong Kong – now TV has made an announcement on its entrance into an exclusive negotiating window, under a standstill agreement, to finalize exclusive multi-screen rights to broadcast in Hong Kong the Barclays Premier League (BPL) for three seasons commencing from the 2013/14 season. Further to the standstill agreement, now TV expects to conclude the final agreement at the earliest possible opportunity, which would allow it to broadcast the BPL games covering a total of 380 matches on now … [Read more...] about now TV wins exclusive rights for Barclays Premier League
BSkyB wins trademark battle against PCCW for “NOW TV” brand
UK’s BSkyB (Sky) has won a high court case against Hong Kong’s PCCW regarding its use of the name NOW TV for its new OTT service. PCCW, which operates the pay-TV service now TV in Hong Kong, had filed a complaint against Sky in April this year about the use of three signs by the company to designate their internet television service: first, the sign "NOW TV"; second, the sign "NOWTV.com"; and third, the following logo: PCCW claimed that the use of that name infringes Community … [Read more...] about BSkyB wins trademark battle against PCCW for “NOW TV” brand
CTE strengthens management team with three executive appointments
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the appointments of Sylvia Noronha as General Counsel, Betty Tsui as Vice President, Programming, and Athena Ho as Manager, Research. Reporting to CTE President and Chief Operating Officer Todd Miller, Noronha will be responsible for guiding CTE’s legal strategy and leading the legal department in support of the company's three business lines. She brings with her considerable legal experience in the entertainment and media … [Read more...] about CTE strengthens management team with three executive appointments
Sports on-the-go
Hong Kong – PCCW mobile and ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) have launched Mobile ESPN, a new 3G mobile service featuring LIVE sports content. Available exclusively to PCCW mobile customers, subscribers can readily access coverage of sporting events including Formula One, SBK Superbikes, FA Cup, Grand Slam tennis events such as the Wimbledon, as well as golf majors such as the US Open Championships. Viewers can also look forward to additional selected content such as F1 and FA Cup highlights, … [Read more...] about Sports on-the-go
Dedicated local football channel for Hong Kong
now TV and the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) will launch Hong Kong's first ever local football channel, providing fans with extensive coverage of the Hong Kong First Division Football League and cup competitions. The channel will also feature the Hong Kong team in regional and international tournaments such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup. now SPORTS 4 (Ch. 634) will be the home for the local football channel from September 27, and will be available to Mega Sports Pack customers, on the … [Read more...] about Dedicated local football channel for Hong Kong
