Singapore – Ling-Sze Gan has been promoted to Senior Director of Content Sales, Asia. Based at A+E Networks’ Singapore office, she will oversee content distribution throughout the region to both standard and non-standard television platforms. Since joining A+E Networks in 2007, Gan has grown content distribution revenues in the region by 700 per cent, and has expanded distribution into the terrestrial market in Japan and has closed significant output deals in Korea, China and … [Read more...] about Promotions at A+E Networks
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MTV and StarHub strike a chord
Singapore – MTV Southeast Asia has partnered StarHub to launch the MTV Music website (www.mtvmusic.sg), an online platform for its Singapore viewers. The geo-targeted site with social media community tools gives Singapore fans access into MTV’s library to view high quality music videos, live performances, watch exclusive news and interview clips, access artist profiles as well as connect with other users. Fans can also purchase music in four formats – ring tone, mobile full … [Read more...] about MTV and StarHub strike a chord
Sundance enters Malaysia
MIPCOM – Cannes, France/New York, NY – Sundance Channel Global has expanded its presence in Asia, securing carriage in Malaysia on Astro, a multimedia broadcaster and pay TV operator in the country. In addition to Malaysia, Sundance Channel Global is also distributed in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore and several countries throughout Europe and Canada. Sundance Channel HD is available on Astro (Channel 438) as a 24/7 linear channel. … [Read more...] about Sundance enters Malaysia
Kids can Dream in 3D
Culver City, CA. – 3D animated series Dream Defenders, produced by Singapore’s Tiny Island Productions, will make its world premiere on 25 September with 3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network between Sony, Discovery and IMAX. The 26x30min series, features Zane and Zoey, twins and rivals who serve as the last line of defense between the Real World and the nightmare creatures of the Dreamworld. The primetime presentation is part of 3net’s introduction of the world’s first … [Read more...] about Kids can Dream in 3D
mio TV launches Hokkien channel
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) announced that mio TV will launch a new self-packaged Asian entertainment channel, Jia Le (Channel 88), focused on Hokkien and Mandarin content, on 29 August 2011. The 24-hour channel will feature the latest Hokkien and Mandarin dramas and variety shows, sourced mainly from producers in Taiwan and the rest of the region. “We are launching this channel because more than 40 per cent of Chinese Singaporeans are Hokkien” … [Read more...] about mio TV launches Hokkien channel
APRC rallies Outdoors
Singapore - Outdoor Channel (Asia) announced it has signed a pan-regional partnership with Asia Pacific Sports Media to broadcast the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Under the terms of the agreement, Outdoor Channel will become an official pan regional broadcast partner of the APRC and will provide broad media coverage of Asia-Pacificʼs premier rally driving series, which is currently held in six countries across Asia and the Pacific. Brian Young, Director of Asia Pacific Sports … [Read more...] about APRC rallies Outdoors