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
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ESS delivers HD in HK
Hong Kong – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) today launch two new TV channels, ESPN HD (Ch.672) and ESPNEWS (Ch.673), exclusively on now TV. ESPNEWS is the first 24x7 sports news channel to be developed for Asian viewers, delivering latest sports news and live updates round-the-clock, from around the world, while ESPN HD features a lineup of major sporting events such as Wimbledon, F1 and FA Cup, giving viewers dedicated, full service HD sports coverage. In the near future, PCCW and ESS will also be … [Read more...] about ESS delivers HD in HK
Cartoon Network is now VOD
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network has launched the “Cartoon Network On-Demand” service on now TV. The On-Demand programme lineup of shows include new releases such as Ben 10, Generator Rex and classics such as The Powerpuff Girls. Ringo Chan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Syndication, Wireless and Interactive Content Solutions and Distribution, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, “Thanks to the extension of our long-term partnership with PCCW, for the first time we … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network is now VOD
New members for CASBAA Board
Hong Kong - CASBAA has announced the election of three industry leaders to its Board of Directors: Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific; Janice H. Y. Lee, executive vice president, PCCW; and, Steve Marcopoto, president and managing director of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific. Keaveny, Lee and Marcopoto join CASBAA’s highly experienced Board of Directors, including representatives from Comcast International Media Group NBC … [Read more...] about New members for CASBAA Board
now TV launches KMTV channel in Hong Kong
Seoul/Hong Kong - PCCW’s now TV and KMTV Asia Pte. Ltd. announced the exclusive launch of KMTV, a premier K-pop channel, on now TV’s channel 558. KMTV supplies nonstop music videos and live performance of the hottest Korean stars and groups. The channel features music series such as M Countdown and M Super Concert and awards shows Golden Disk Awards and MAMA, as well as K-pop idol specials featuring Wonder Girls, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, SS501, 2PM, 2NE1 and Big … [Read more...] about now TV launches KMTV channel in Hong Kong
Granada TV launches in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Granada TV is now available on PCCW’s now TV, Hong Kong’s largest pay TV provider, on channel 517. Programmes available to now TV viewers include Dancing On Ice, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, Four Weddings, Popstar To Operastar and Lewis. James Ross, Regional Director - Asia, ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment said, “Hong Kong has always been a priority market for Granada TV and … [Read more...] about Granada TV launches in Hong Kong
