The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released in-depth findings of research conducted into digital TV take-up. 42 per cent of Australian homes have adopted digital TV, 52.6 per cent of households earning over AUD$70,000 (US$67,300) annually are watching digital television. Only a quarter (25.3 per cent) of households with annual income under US$28,800 have made the switch. The research also found people living in houses or townhouses were more likely (at 43.1 per cent) than … [Read more...] about 42% of Australian homes watching digital TV
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Sci Fi and Universal Channel launch July 1 in Singapore
Singapore - NBC Universal's two new channels Sci Fi and Universal Channel debuted on StarHub Digital Cable's Entertainment Basic Upsize Group from 5pm July 1 2008. Sci Fi, taglined 'where imagination lives', is making its South East Asian debut in Singapore. Line-up includes behind-the-scenes Heroes Unmasked, Stephen King's Dead Zone (Season 3) and Dead Like Me, plus classic series like Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek - The Next Generation and Stargate SG-1. Universal Channel, taglined, 'Its … [Read more...] about Sci Fi and Universal Channel launch July 1 in Singapore
Irdeto to protect content & business model to Chinese cable networks
Singapore - Irdeto announced that Hebei Broadcasting and Television Information Network (Group) Co., LTD and Xinjiang Broadcast & Television Transmission Network have chosen the Irdeto DVB conditional access solution for their digital migration process. With these agreements, Irdeto is slated to deliver two million smart cards to both of these cable networks over the next 24 months. Hebei is China's sixth largest province with 67.4 million people and with nearly 6.5 million cable TV subscribers. … [Read more...] about Irdeto to protect content & business model to Chinese cable networks
July 1 launch for Sci Fi and Universal Channel in Singapore
Singapore – NBC Universal’s two new channels Sci Fi and Universal Channel will debut on StarHub Digital Cable’s Entertainment Basic Upsize Group from 5pm July 1 2008. Sci Fi, taglined ‘where imagination lives’, is making its South East Asian debut in Singapore. Line-up includes behind-the-scenes Heroes Unmasked, Stephen King’s Dead Zone (Season 3) and Dead Like Me, plus classic series like Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek – The Next Generation and … [Read more...] about July 1 launch for Sci Fi and Universal Channel in Singapore
My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards
Shanghai – My Boy Jack starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall has won the Silver Award for Best TV Film at the Magnolia Awards, part of the 14th Annual Shanghai Television Festival. My Boy Jack, an Ecosse/WGBH/Ingenious Broadcasting co-production for ITV in association with Granada International, has been sold to more than 40 territories. James Ross, regional director at Granada International commented, "This win underscores the significant impact of our content in China and Asia. We … [Read more...] about My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards
My Boy Jack scoops silver in Shanghai
Shanghai – My Boy Jack starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall has won the Silver Award for Best TV Film at the Magnolia Awards, part of the 14th Annual Shanghai Television Festival. My Boy Jack, an Ecosse/WGBH/Ingenious Broadcasting co-production for ITV in association with Granada International, has been sold to more than 40 territories. James Ross, regional director at Granada International commented, “This win underscores the significant impact of our content in China and … [Read more...] about My Boy Jack scoops silver in Shanghai