Following the announcement of the switch, HKTV has drawn strong responses from the stock market, with shares almost doubling. The move will provide investors an opportunity to pass their verdict on Wong's decision to offer television services online and on mobile devices. According to The Standard, within the same day, HKTV's share prices increased to 92% from HK$2.32 to HK $4.46 after the company agreed to buy a spectrum from a unit of China Mobile Hong Kong. The reports also show … [Read more...] about HKTV goes into online space
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“Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
Espoo, Finland – Rovio Entertainment is bringing its weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series to fans around the world by launching a video distribution channel across all of its Angry Birds game titles on smartphones and tablets. On the weekend of March 16-17, Angry Birds fans can watch the latest adventures of the birds and pigs through a dedicated channel available in Rovio games, as well as on select video-on-demand channel providers, Smart TVs and connected devices. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about “Angry Birds Toons” series to air on select TV networks
BBC launches sports mobile app for international audience
The BBC’s international website has launched a sports mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch devices across the globe. The free app features the BBC’s expert coverage to deliver news, live scores, stats, commentary and analysis on-the-go. The app’s customisable menu allows audiences to keep up with their favourite sports from breaking football news and gossip, to LIVE text coverage of the UK Premier League, Rugby Union Six Nations championship and the upcoming F1 season. … [Read more...] about BBC launches sports mobile app for international audience
Mei Tian Mei Yu Entertainment debuts new series “Planet Homebuddies” online
Beijing – Beijing-based entertainment company Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) is launching a new TV/Web sitcom Planet Homebuddies, a comedy that looks at the new trend of living and working at home among China’s white collar youth, on China portals Youku, iQiyi and SINA on the week of February 8. This makes the series the first to debut on the internet in China. The series is also being developed as a TV/Web format for global audiences. Additionally, the show will have specifically … [Read more...] about Mei Tian Mei Yu Entertainment debuts new series “Planet Homebuddies” online
HBO ASIA and now TV launch HBO GO
Singapore – HBO Asia will be launching a brand new Internet streaming service known as HBO GO in Asia. HBO GO allows subscribers to enjoy their favourite HBO Original programmes 12 hours after their U.S. airings, across multiple devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones. Hong Kong’s now TV will be the first broadcaster in Asia to launch HBO GO in the first quarter of 2013. HBO GO constitutes a vast library of around 1,000 hours of HBO Original programs, … [Read more...] about HBO ASIA and now TV launch HBO GO
GlobeCast offers TV channels with commercial Launch of MyGlobeTV
New York – Globecast’s IPTV platform, MyGlobeTV, has made its commercial debut with its launch of 16 premium Romanian-language channels to U.S. viewers. MyGlobeTV is a television bouquet that brings international and thematic audiovisual content directly to subscribers in America. In the coming weeks and months, GlobeCast will continue to expand the service beyond the initial Romanian offering, adding additional communities of channels targeted to different audience segments … [Read more...] about GlobeCast offers TV channels with commercial Launch of MyGlobeTV
