Tokyo - Almost 10 million people, or about 10% of Japanese cell phone users, will be watching One Seg distribution of digital terrestrial TV signals by this summer as sales of 3G cell phones capable of receiving digital signals more than doubled in February over January, totaling about 5 million, according to Japan Electronics Information and Technology Association (JEITA). One Seg, meaning one of the 13 segments of digital terrestrial broadcasting frequencies used for distribution to cell … [Read more...] about Digital broadcasts to cell phones on the rise in Japan
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China’s first DBS system under construction
Beijing—China Direct Broadcasting Satellite Co., Ltd., a joint venture between China Satellite Communications Corporation and SINO Satellite Communications Co. Ltd., has begun building China’s first direct radio and television broadcasting system. China plans to use the SB4000 commercial satellite platform developed by France’s Alcatel Alenia Aerospace to launch its Chinasat 9 satellite in 2007, and the Chinese-made Dongfanghong IV satellite platform to launch SinoSat-4 in 2008. The … [Read more...] about China’s first DBS system under construction
Nat Geo Adventure to debut in 40 countries from May
Washington- National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) will launch the Nat Geo Adventure channel in more than 40 countries worldwide including Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Israel, Africa and the Middle East on May 1. Nat Geo Adventure programmes focus on the signature themes of National Geographic of adventure and exploration, which appeal to the younger audience. The channel aims to balance localized content with overarching story lines … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Adventure to debut in 40 countries from May
Two extraordinary shows filming in India for Zone Reality Channel
Delhi/London - Indian indie Zonsta Creation is producing two reality series for Zone Reality Channel in Asia. A Life Extraordinary, which delves into paranormal happenings and inexplicable events, evolved from a series of short films on larger-than-life people, bizarre stories and unusual places, which Zonsta made for the channel two years ago.Fool Proof, which is also 10 X 30, will look at different belief systems and alternative therapies and practices, from the POV of a believer and a … [Read more...] about Two extraordinary shows filming in India for Zone Reality Channel
The Death of Primetime?
A word of advice for budding techno-preneurs – if you’re planning to invent a new technology that can revolutionize the way people watch TV, try not to incur the wrath of Madison Avenue and the world’s multinational marketers by selling your device on the strength of its ability to skip television advertising. Such was the mistake made by firstmover manufacturers of PVR or DVR (personal or digital video recorders), who in attempting to be extremely user-friendly, proved to be … [Read more...] about The Death of Primetime?
Korean ‘mega-drama’ wraps Singapore shoot
Singapore – Cast and crew of Korean drama Que Sera Sera just wrapped a five-day shoot under Singapore Tourism Board’s Film in Singapore! Scheme.Approximately three episodes of the 16-part mega television series were shot in key locations as part of an STB initiative to help boost visitor arrivals. Show’s producer is Kim Yun Cheul, who was also behind the popular Korean drama series My Lovely Samsoon. Que Sera Sera boasts a stellar cast headlined by Eric Mun, from … [Read more...] about Korean ‘mega-drama’ wraps Singapore shoot