Australia's ABC TV has launched its free internet TV service, ABC iView, offering high-resolution, full-screen viewing on their computer. Viewers can watch ABC content from five channels including: ABC CatchUp - showcasing weekly programs from ABC1 and ABC2; ABC News - the latest news from Australia and worldwide, and weekly current affairs programs; ABC Kazam! - the kids' fantasy channel offering a mix of action, adventure and animation; ABC Docs - a selection of natural history programs, … [Read more...] about Australia’s ABC launches iView
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RAWclipx on Podcast.sg
Singapore - MediaCorp's new feature on Podcast.sg - RAWclipx launched July 28 with a smorgasbord of video offerings. "We will have our own paparazzi; a spycam roving reporter sussing out what happens in between takes; what the stars wear and don't wear; what they do; all the saucy details never before seen or heard,"said Timothy Goh, vice president new media business and customer relationship management of MediaCorp. With the content refreshed every week, users can also upload their 'Aha' … [Read more...] about RAWclipx on Podcast.sg
FremantleMedia Enterprises announces summer slate
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a slate of new shows available for international sale. Chef's Christmas (5 x 30 mins), invites viewers into the homes of ten of Australia's hottest chefs and restaurateurs to share their seasonal entertaining secrets. From Atlantic Productions (the makers of Hannibal and The Real Face of Santa), comes Star of Bethlehem (1x 1 hour), a modern day analysis of the ancient night skies and gives new insights into the light that guided the Magi to the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises announces summer slate
Defining moment for Taiwan’s PTS
PTS chronicled the inauguration of new Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou by transmitting the signal to Taipei and Kaohsiung where publicity teams erected large screen flat-LCDs at public gatherings marking this political milestone. HiHD’s phase one feed is airing 16 hours a day from 8 am to midnight, with a four-hour program block kicking off every evening at 8 pm. “Right now during the weekdays we are running two local language dramas, a documentary and a foreign acquisition,” … [Read more...] about Defining moment for Taiwan’s PTS
The Biography Channel launches in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - AETN All Asia Networks Pte Ltd (AAAN) and now TV announced that The Biography Channel (BIO) debuted in Hong Kong on July 21. BIO debuted in Hong Kong on now TV channel 222, complete with Chinese subtitling. In addition to Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines, the distribution agreements for other parts of the region are expected in the coming months to build on BIO's viewership of 67 million TV households in 23 territories. As the third AAAN channel to debut in the region, BIO … [Read more...] about The Biography Channel launches in Hong Kong
Al Jazeera English launches in Taiwan
Doha - Al Jazeera English launched on Chunghwa Telecom's Multimedia - On - Demand (MOD) service on 15 July on channel 80. Carriage on the MOD IPTV platform will bring the channel's news to over 460,000 residents in Taiwan. Phil Lawrie, director of global distribution of Al Jazeera stated, "We are very excited that Al Jazeera English will be available on the Chunghwa Telecom MOD system. Through this launch, Taiwan will discover an international news channel that cares about Asia, that understands … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English launches in Taiwan