Singapore –One of the highlights for BroadcastAsia 2012 includes a new Over-the-Top (OTT) – aimed at addressing the delivery of content and reaching out to a new generation of audiences through PCs and mobile devices like tablets, smartphones and netbooks. A special showcase on the OTT business model and proposition will also be presented in collaboration with exhibitors Axon, EVS, Magna, Sony, Switchmedia and XOR Media (formerly known as Seachange), and with Sony Pictures Television … [Read more...] about OTT to take center stage at BroadcastAsia 2012
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The Firm’s secrets
Singapore – AXN has rolled out “Unlock Mitch McDeere”, a digital feature game, which provides users an opportunity to watch the first five minutes of new original series The Firm online. “Unlock Mitch McDeere” is an interactive platform exploring aspects of the protagonist’s life. As users explore the items that represent different facets of his life, they discover that by matching correct combinations, they will unlock short video montages that relate to an … [Read more...] about The Firm’s secrets
Mark Young is new VP of distribution
Hong Kong - Mark Young has been named vice president of distribution, Australia and New Zealand for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, Young will be responsible for leading all sales functions across multiple distribution platforms including free, pay, digital, online and mobile, in addition to managing output deals with free-to-air networks and joint venture cable broadcasters. Previously, Young served as vice president, distribution, EMEA for SPT. His territorial … [Read more...] about Mark Young is new VP of distribution
Aliens invade AXN
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television’s networks, Asia, announced it has secured the rights from Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. to premiere Falling Skies, the new drama series from DreamWorks Television and TNT Productions. The show is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and stars Noah Wyle (E.R). Falling Skies will premiere on AXN Beyond across South East Asia; and AXN in Taiwan, India and Korea later this year. It debuted in the U.S last month and a second season … [Read more...] about Aliens invade AXN
ONE on Phnom Penh Cable Television
Singapore – ONE, the first Asian general entertainment TV channel from SPE Networks – Asia (SPENA) has debuted in Cambodia through a carriage deal signed with Phnom Penh Cable Television (PPCTV). The channel joins AXN, AXN Beyond, Animax and Sony Entertainment Television on PPCTV to complete SPENA’s bouquet of five linear channels in the market. The new carriage agreement follows the launch of ONE and its high-definition (HD) feed, ONE HD, in Singapore on StarHub TV in April … [Read more...] about ONE on Phnom Penh Cable Television
SPE Networks scores big with Taiwan’s LS Time Movie
SPE Networks – Asia has grown its channel representation in Taiwan following a groundbreaking deal inked to represent advertising sales and provide certain channel services for Taiwanese local Chinese language movie channel, LS Time Movie, from 1 January 2011. The agreement signed with Hong-Gi International Co., Ltd., owners of LS Time Movie, marks a milestone in Asia where SPE Networks – Asia becomes the first international channels group to represent and provide services to a local … [Read more...] about SPE Networks scores big with Taiwan’s LS Time Movie
