Singapore/London/Hong Kong - The Walt Disney Company today announced the season finale of ‘Lost’ will be made available to viewers between 24 to 48 hours after the U.S. broadcast. Driven by fan demand – and regardless of the international time difference – the non-subtitled finale will be simultaneously broadcast with the US West Coast (May 23rd, from 9pm PST) in a number of territories. In total, 59 countries (including only two in the Asia Pacific region) will air the … [Read more...] about Lost’ finale to air in Singapore, Australia within 2 days of US telecast
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StarHub, SingTel score broadcast rights to 2010 FIFA World Cup
StarHub and SingTel on Friday announced they have secured broadcast rights to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In separate press releases the telcos said they will each offer all 64 matches live, and will also be available in high definition. “We negotiated hard for the World Cup rights for over a year, with the best interests of the nation at heart. We are thrilled to be able to bring viewers in Singapore to the heart of the sporting action in South Africa, and look forward to showcasing all the … [Read more...] about StarHub, SingTel score broadcast rights to 2010 FIFA World Cup
Singapore’s World Cup rights deal in sight?
Singapore – StarHub and SingTel have denied local media reports that a deal has been sealed for the FIFA World Cup 2010 broadcast rights. However sources say an end to the impasse is finally in sight, with the two telcos expected to share the costs, the matches – and the losses. Reports of a 50:50 split is believed to be true regarding SingTel and StarHub bearing the cost – which a source confirmed as “less than the US$15 million (S$21 million)” reported on … [Read more...] about Singapore’s World Cup rights deal in sight?
FremantleMedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Haryaty Abdul Rahman to the newly–created post of director of sales, Asia. Rahman will be based in Singapore and report to Ganesh Rajaram, senior vice president, international distribution and home entertainment, Asia. Rahman joins the company immediately and will be responsible for the day–to–day operations of the distribution and home entertainment businesses in select markets in Asia. Prior to FME, Rahman was … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
mio TV celebrates 200,000 customers
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) announced that it will be celebrating its 200,000 customer milestone by offering a range of exciting treats to new and existing mio TV customers. April 22 2010 marks the Singapore TV premiere of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Avatar on mio TV, and from April 22 till May 16, Avatar as well as all other on-demand movies will be available at a special price per movie. These include Inglourious Basterds, 2012, Jennifer’s Body, Did … [Read more...] about mio TV celebrates 200,000 customers
mio TV celebrates 200,000 customers
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) announced that it will be celebrating its 200,000 customer milestone by offering a range of exciting treats to new and existing mio TV customers. April 22 2010 marks the Singapore TV premiere of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Avatar on mio TV, and from April 22 till May 16, Avatar as well as all other on-demand movies will be available at the special price of S$2.99 per movie (inclusive of GST). These include the latest Hollywood … [Read more...] about mio TV celebrates 200,000 customers