The 26th Asian Television Awards kicked off on 10 December with the announcement of the winners for the Technical and Creative categories. Broadcast to over 500 million households across 22 countries, the Awards was also streamed through social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Weibo, and Twitter. The Awards was hosted by Paolo Del Rosario, Qin Kai Chua, Benjamin Josiah Tan, Hồ Phạm Thanh Giang, and Louise Hess. Audiences around Southeast Asia were also serenaded with … [Read more...] about The 26th Asian Television Awards presents the winners for the Technical and Creative categories
Phoenix Satellite Television
Nat Geo Korea acquires “The Journey to North Korea 2013”
Hong Kong-based television broadcaster Phoenix Satellite Television has recently concluded its first deal with National Geographic Korea for its award winning 60’ special The Journey to North Korea 2013. The special will premiere on National Geographic Channel in South Korea in August 2014 tentatively. The Journey to North Korea 2013 The Journey to North Korea 2013 won the Certificate of Merit of Investigative Reporting and News Documentary in Chicago International Film Festival … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Korea acquires “The Journey to North Korea 2013”
MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
Cannes – As MIPDOC opens for business, independent UK distributor DCD Rights has announced a raft of sales for its new line-up of music and documentary programming, as the shows launch in Cannes. George Michael Live at Palais Garnier Paris, a powerful concert and documentary from one of the world's most compelling and successful music superstars, has been snapped up by broadcasters globally, with acquisitions by AXS TV (USA), Foxtel (Australia), DirecTV (Latin America), Globosat (Brazil) … [Read more...] about MIPTV: DCD Rights announces sales of new docs and music shows
TPG to acquire 21st Century Fox’s remaining stake in Phoenix TV
Hong Kong - TPG, a global private investment firm and 21st Century Fox have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which TPG agreed to acquire the remaining 12.15% stake held by 21st Century Fox’s (21CF) wholly-owned subsidiary Star Entertainment Holdings Limited in Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Limited (Phoenix TV). Upon completion of the sale, 21CF will no longer hold an equity interest in Phoenix and its … [Read more...] about TPG to acquire 21st Century Fox’s remaining stake in Phoenix TV
