Following the agreement signed between TV5MONDE and the Philippines Cable Television Association (PCTA) at the CASBAA Convention in October 2008, the French-speaking channel signed a series of 42 deals at this year's PCTA Convention (March 11-13), with another 65 pending. The deal will see PCTA assist TV5MONDE in recruiting affiliates among the association's members, promoting the channel to PCTA members and the general public, record keeping and monthly reporting. "Our main objective was to … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE sign series of deals at PCTA 2009
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Animax Asia to offer world’s first same-time anime simulcast
Singapore - Animax Asia will be presenting the world premiere of Tears to Tiara across Asia, simultaneously with the anime series' debut in Japan on Chiba TV on April 6. The 12.35am (SEA/PH/HK/TW) early Monday morning premiere will fully synchronize with Japan's 1.35am (Tokyo) broadcast. Tears to Tiara draws its inspiration from the gaming arena where it originates as a fantasy role-playing game on the PC and Sony PlayStation 3 platforms. Airing in original Japanese audio, premiering episodes of … [Read more...] about Animax Asia to offer world’s first same-time anime simulcast
AETN International secures new digital media agreements throughout Asia
New York – AETN International continues has expanded its digital footprint throughout Asia through video-on-demand and mobile agreements in Japan, Korea and Malaysia. In Japan, an agreement was reached with USEN to license programs for the set-top box VOD service, GyaO NEXT, which has over 75,000 subscribers. This represents AETN International’s first set-top box VOD deal in Japan. The service will feature episodes from the AETN series Biography, Modern Marvels, Conspiracy, Special … [Read more...] about AETN International secures new digital media agreements throughout Asia
AAAN continues Asia rollout
Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) continues to expand in South East Asia with new carriage deals in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, and the appointment of a distribution representative in Thailand. In the Philippines, an agreement was signed with leading cable TV service provider, SkyCable, for AAAN's full suite of channels. HISTORY, BIO and CI launched last week on SkyCable in Metro Manila, while HISTORY HD will launch in April 2009. Earlier in February, separate agreements were … [Read more...] about AAAN continues Asia rollout
Turner & Warner Bros launches new channel WB in India
New Delhi/Burbank, Calif. - Turner and Warner Bros. Entertainment has announced the launch of WB, a new Warner-branded channel for India featuring blockbuster motion pictures and hit television series. The 24-hour, English-language entertainment channel will showcase programming from Warner Bros. International Television Distribution and will be available in India starting March 15. The channel will be distributed by Zee-Turner and will be available on both DTH and C&S platforms. … [Read more...] about Turner & Warner Bros launches new channel WB in India
National Geographic on TVB Pay Vision
Hong Kong - National Geographic Channel Asia has become the first documentary network with its full channel line-up available on all four pay-TV platforms in Hong Kong with its latest partnership with TVB Pay Vision. Under the agreement, National Geographic Channel has launched two additional channels, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Adventure on TVB Pay Vision on 1 March 2009 on channel 67 and 68 respectively, bringing National Geographic programming to the entire pay-TV audience of 1.9 million … [Read more...] about National Geographic on TVB Pay Vision