FRANCE 24 has concluded a series of new distribution agreements, allowing the channel to strengthen its worldwide distribution in Denmark, Burma, Singapore, Thailand and Australia. In Asia, the English version of FRANCE 24 has just launched on Burma’s new IPTV network Skynet (channel 45), allowing the channel to be available to 50,000 subscribers across the country. An agreement with Indonesia’s TelkomVision makes the French channel available 24/7 on the operator’s cable, … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 expands distribution in Asia, Europe and Oceania
SBS Australia
SBS names Laura Glassman as Head of Programming
SBS has appointed Laura J Glassman as the new Head of Programming for Subscription TV. In this role Glassman will oversee all programming and scheduling for Foxtel’s arts and entertainment channel STUDIO, and international film channel World Movies. US-born Glassman is now based in Sydney, and reports to SBS STV General Manager Chris Keely. Glassman will also work with newly appointed Head of Arts and Production Margaret Murphy, developing original content for STUDIO through Foxtel’s … [Read more...] about SBS names Laura Glassman as Head of Programming
Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Australia fare at MIPTV 2011
SBS Australia will launch a new slate of food titles at MIPTV, including Zumbo, a behind the scenes look at Australia’s master patissier Adriano Zumbo and French Food Safari , the follow-up to Food Safari. Zumbo (6 x 26 mins) takes a look at the world of Adriano Zumbo - one of the coolest dessert chefs in Australia. French Food Safari (9 x 26 mins) explore the kitchens of French Australia, and travel to France to discover the people, the best produce and the roots of French food. Also … [Read more...] about Australia fare at MIPTV 2011
SBS Australia brings Aussie chefs to the world at MIPTV 2010
Australian chefs will dominate SBS's programming at MIPTV this year, with an exciting slate of new food and lifestyle programs set to debut. Luke Nguyen's Vietnam follows acclaimed chef and Sydney restaurant owner Luke Nguyen on a cultural and culinary journey through the southern regions of his homeland, Vietnam. In this 10-part series, produced by Red Creative, Nguyen prepares local dishes and discovers traditional cooking techniques as he travels from Ho Chi Minh City, through the Mekong … [Read more...] about SBS Australia brings Aussie chefs to the world at MIPTV 2010
eventIS announces deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia
Sydney - eventIS, a market leader in metadata solutions for linear broadcasting and video on demand, announced two deals that highlight its commitment to the Australian digital television industry. Under the deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia, eventIS will supply both companies with advanced electronic program guide (EPG) systems based on its easy-to-operate, open-interface CASIS scheduling system and STAGIS schedule aggregator. In the first deal, eventIS is supporting Broadcast … [Read more...] about eventIS announces deals with Broadcast Australia and SBS Australia
