Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) has announced a new addition to the management team of its sports network, FOX Sports. Sam Leadsom took on the role of Vice President of Production based in Singapore with effect from January 22. Sam Leadson Leadsom is responsible for overseeing FOX Sports’ production of all sports content across Asia, including the live coverage of golf, motor-racing, tennis, football, mixed-martial arts and other sports, as well as their … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP
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FOX Sports renews Australian Open rights for 20 territories in Asia
Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, announced that they have successfully renewed the multi-year contract for the exclusive rights to broadcast the Grand Slam of the Asia-Pacific, the Australian Open, across 20 territories in Asia. The tournament, the first of the annual Grand Slam events, has been a part of FOX Sports’ line-up for over 16 … [Read more...] about FOX Sports renews Australian Open rights for 20 territories in Asia
FIGHT SPORTS network secures carriage deal with SingTel mioTV
CSI Sports (Est. 1997), a provider of televised fight sports content, has signed a multi-year carriage deal for its new 24/ 7 channel FIGHT SPORTS network in HD with SingTel mio TV, becoming Singapore’s first TV channel dedicated to all styles of fight sports. SingTel’s subscribers will see FIGHT SPORTS’ high profile programme line-up including the 'live’ HBO World Championship Boxing series, the popular Big Fights ‘live’ series, which features World … [Read more...] about FIGHT SPORTS network secures carriage deal with SingTel mioTV
Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker partner up for live event production in China
Beijing – Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker International Culture Communication Co. Ltd. have entered a long-term strategic partnership to produce live entertainment, cultural, fashion and sporting events in China. The LXD (The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) by film producer John Chu marks the first successful joint project produced by the companies. The LXD debuted in China on June 24 at Master Center, Beijing, as part of the Mini Live 2011 New Products Launch. Launched in 2009, … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker partner up for live event production in China
MEASAT hits 20
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. reached a milestone this week with its high-definition services. The company confirmed a deal with Encompass Digital Media to distribute the ESPN HD and STAR Cricket HD channels in Asia. Jarod Lopez, Director of Sales, Broadcast Services, MEASAT said, “With these additions, MEASAT’s HD neighbourhood now features 20 channels across Asia Pacific.” Both channels will be distributed on the new Encompass MEASAT-3 MCPC platform. … [Read more...] about MEASAT hits 20
