Brighton, UK – The BBC Showcase 2008 saw BBC Worldwide launch its new regional co-production A History of Beijing, a documentary series which offers an in-depth tour of the Chinese capital and its people. Co-produced with Beijing TV and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, A History of Beijing marks the first collaboration for BBC Worldwide’s Global Channels business since its launch in 2006. Originally shot by Beijing TV as a 12-part series, A History of Beijing features … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches Asian co-prod A History of Beijing
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Astro joins fray for UK’s Virgin Radio
Petaling Jaya - Astro All Asia Networks Plc has taken on three British rivals in the race for UK radio station Virgin Radio from media group SMG Plc. Bids reportedly range from £60 million (US$117million) and £70 million (US$136million) for Virgin Radio, which is valued by its owner SMG at £85million (US$166million). Other companies believed to be in the bidding include Global Radio, Absolute Radio and private equity firm Vitruvian Partners. Deadline for the next round of bids is mid-March. … [Read more...] about Astro joins fray for UK’s Virgin Radio
Astro joins fray for UK’s Virgin Radio
Petaling Jaya - Astro All Asia Networks Plc has taken on three British rivals in the race for UK radio station Virgin Radio from media group SMG Plc. Bids reportedly range from £60 million (US$117million) and £70 million (US$136million) for Virgin Radio, which is valued by its owner SMG at £85million (US$166million). Other companies believed to be in the bidding include Global Radio, Absolute Radio and private equity firm Vitruvian Partners. Deadline for the next round of bids is mid-March. … [Read more...] about Astro joins fray for UK’s Virgin Radio
Motorola concludes Soundbuzz deal
Illinois/Singapore – Motorola, Inc. mobile handset manufacturer and provider of mobile entertainment, has successfully acquired Soundbuzz Pte Ltd, a pan-Asian music provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to aid Motorola in expanding its Greater China music platform, MotoMusic, to India and Southeast Asia. Soundbuzz will maintain its Singapore headquarters as well as Mumbai and Sydney offices as a part of Motorola's mobile entertainment strategy in … [Read more...] about Motorola concludes Soundbuzz deal
MediaCorp Believes in localizing Ripley
Singapore – MediaCorp TV Channel 5 will debut a localized version of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on February 19, 2008 at 8.30pm, following deal concluded with Sony Pictures Television International for the format. The show which features bizarre and amazing events, people, artifacts and trivia will be hosted by local talent Allan Wu who also fronted the recently concluded season two of The Amazing Race Asia on AXN. Singapore’s version of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! will … [Read more...] about MediaCorp Believes in localizing Ripley
Al Jazeera English to debut in Vietnam on VTC Digital TV
Al Jazeera and VTC Digital Television have signed a deal to launch Al Jazeera English in Vietnam. The news and current affairs channel will be available to 2 million households throughout Vietnam on Channel 9 of VTC’s digital terrestrial service offered by Vietnam Multimedia Corporation (VMC), a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications. VMC’s Vice CEO Le Van Khuong said, “(VTC Digital Television is) using all-digital technology from production to … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English to debut in Vietnam on VTC Digital TV