Vietnam Television remains the dominant force in media entertainment in Vietnam. The growth in cable and satellite TV combined with an almost blanket coverage in an industry dominated by state-owned stations. But channel diversity by the major broadcasters has been a key feature as the focus on niche markets grows. State-owned Vietnam TV (VTV) led the way in new channels with O2TV, a TV Shopping and Style TV – VCTV12, with a further two new channels in Invest TV and Real TV. In cable and … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in focus
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Google TV, Facebook and Twitter will create social TV: report
London - Google TV will transform both television viewing and the television industry by tightly integrating online social networking with the TV experience, predicts media trends and strategy company Futurescape. "People naturally associate Google TV with adding search to television. However, it can access any Web site on TV. Users will inevitably flock to Facebook and Twitter, with their friends and followers, and establish a new era of social TV, discussing shows online via the TV set," said … [Read more...] about Google TV, Facebook and Twitter will create social TV: report
National Geographic Channel salutes Malaysia’s 53rd Independence Day with the special premiere of A Leader’s Legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
Kuala Lumpur - National Geographic Channel, the Ministry of Information, Communication & Culture and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), in association with Astro launched A Leader’s Legacy: Tun Abdul Razak, an exclusive 1x 60-minute documentary, shot and produced in full high-definition (HD) revealing the personal story of Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak, or fondly known as the ‘Father of Development’. For the first time, … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel salutes Malaysia’s 53rd Independence Day with the special premiere of A Leader’s Legacy: Tun Abdul Razak
AETN International licenses multiple series to Channel Seven Australia
New York - AETN International announced that it has reached an agreement to license four series to Channel Seven, Australia’s number one television network for total people. The series included in the package are, Pawn Stars, Life After People, WWII Lost Films and Parking Wars. Channel Seven has also licensed the format rights for Pawn Stars. The sales agreement was negotiated by FOXTEL, who represent program sales for AETN in Australia and New Zealand. Pawn Stars takes viewers inside the … [Read more...] about AETN International licenses multiple series to Channel Seven Australia
Digital TV viewers in Hong Kong rise 33 percent
Hong Kong - The Commerce & Economic Development Bureau's June survey found 53.3% of Hong Kong families, or 1.23 million households, are receiving digital terrestrial television services, up 32.6% on last year's 40.2% take-up rate. The bureau said the steady growth in the penetration rate shows the services continue to be well received, adding the service coverage will be extended to at least 89% of the population from the existing 85% by the end of the year when the two free-to-air broadcasters … [Read more...] about Digital TV viewers in Hong Kong rise 33 percent
BBC.com launches major redesign of news site
Singapore - BBC.com has launched a new look to its news site www.bbc.com/news . BBC.com has introduced new functionality and design and is ramping up its coverage of sport, travel, business and technology. The redesign sees an overhaul of the layout with better use of video and images, more prominent labelling and easier ways to share stories with others. Commented Luke Bradley-Jones, global EVP & MD BBC.com, “This investment clearly underscores our commitment to growing our digital … [Read more...] about BBC.com launches major redesign of news site