Singapore – NL Yellow River Satellite TV, a US$50 million joint venture between China Yellow River Television & Broadcasting Media (CYRTB) and Singapore’s Net Leader Holdings, is targeting a Q3 launch to some 220million people in China and Southeast Asia. A Net Leader spokeperson said the Singapore-based satellite TV firm will offer variety, sports, dramas, animation and other Chinese-language fare. It intends to broadcast to Beijing and Shanghai, as well as some regional cities in … [Read more...] about NL Yellow River Satellite TV targets Chinese auds
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Globo TV International unveils LA Screenings slate
Rio de Janeiro - Globo TV International has unveiled its content offerings for LA Screenings to be held May 14-15, 2008 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Century City, Los Angeles. To be available are comedy series The Cleaning Lady which follows the misadventures of a cleaning lady who is always helping her employers and friends; 24-epsiode series Heavy Load that follows the lives of two truck drivers in search of adventure; Antonia, Globo TV International's co-production with O2; Normal People; … [Read more...] about Globo TV International unveils LA Screenings slate
StarHub adds Playhouse Disney to Kids Basic Group
Singapore – StarHub will add Playhouse Disney channel to the StarHub Digital Cable’s Kids Basic Group from May 1, 2008, to be available at no extra charge to customers using the Hubstation, digital or HD set-top box. Prior to May 2008, Playhouse Disney was offered as an add-on channel to customers at S$4.28 per month upon subscription to a minimum of three Basic Groups from StarHub Digital Cable’s subscription plan. Playhouse Disney adds to Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and … [Read more...] about StarHub adds Playhouse Disney to Kids Basic Group
Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia’s lifestyle entertainment channel Discovery Travel & Living worked with organizers of culinary event World Gourmet Summit 2008 to feature travel show host Ian Wright to promote its new TV series America the Wright Way in Singapore. Headlined ‘Ian Wright Uncensored’, the British presenter of Discovery shows including Globe Trekker and VIP Weekends with Ian Wright hosted the English-themed dinner attended by over 300 guests from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia’s lifestyle entertainment channel Discovery Travel & Living worked with organizers of culinary event World Gourmet Summit 2008 to feature travel show host Ian Wright to promote its new TV series America the Wright Way in Singapore. Headlined ‘Ian Wright Uncensored’, the British presenter of Discovery shows including Globe Trekker and VIP Weekends with Ian Wright hosted the English-themed dinner attended by over 300 guests from the … [Read more...] about Discovery Travel & Living goes the Wright way
Endemol goes for 51 Minds Entertainment
Hilversum – Endemol has acquired 51 Minds Entertainment, an independent US-based production company responsible for programming including Flavor of Love, I Love New York and The Surreal Life. The deal boosts Endemol USA’s non-scripted programming and catalogue with 51 Minds Entertainment’s library of formats and ready-made shows. Following Endemol’s acquisition, 51 Minds Entertainment will continue to operate out of its offices in Los Angeles as an independent studio … [Read more...] about Endemol goes for 51 Minds Entertainment