Star TV UK and BSkyB (Sky) have inked a new carriage deal that will enable Sky’s customers to have access to an expanded range of Star TV’s entertainment channels and programming. In addition to the renewal for its existing channels, Star TV will also launch HD versions of its existing channels to complement Star Plus HD, including On Demand services. According to reports, Sky will be renewing its distribution partnership for Star Network’s range of Hindi-language entertainment … [Read more...] about Star TV and BSkyB sign multi-year carriage deal
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STAR TV expands reach via four-channel deal with Time Warner Cable
Centennial, Colorado and New York – International Media Distribution (IMD) and STAR TV, a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, have signed a deal for the carriage of STAR India PLUS, STAR India GOLD, Life OK, and STAR India NEWS with Time Warner Cable. STAR India PLUS, a 24/7 premium network in Hindi with English subtitles and said to be the leading Asian television channel in India and the UK, will soon be available to Time Warner Cable customers in select … [Read more...] about STAR TV expands reach via four-channel deal with Time Warner Cable
Casbaa honours Richard Li
Hong Kong – Casbaa presented Richard Li Tzar Kai, Chairman of PCCW, with its Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding contributions to the development of the Asian Pay-TV and broadcasting industry. “Richard Li has been, and continues to be, a tremendous driving force in the evolution of multichannel television across Asia with his most recent success of now TV,” said Marcel Fenez, Chairman of Casbaa. A broadcasting industry visionary, Richard Li foresaw an opportunity … [Read more...] about Casbaa honours Richard Li
Zee engages Siemens
Munich/Mumbai – Siemens CMT and Zee Entertainment have agreed on a worldwide long-term partnership in the development and establishment of delivering television content over the internet. Zee TV will deploy the Over-The-Top (OTT) television solution from Siemens. With this platform, instead of delivering content via cable, satellite, terrestrial networks or IPTV, consumers are now able to benefit from OTT offerings, which are available over the open Internet and directly delivered to the … [Read more...] about Zee engages Siemens
Zuku continues expansion drive
Zuku today announced that it will carry STAR channels across Wananchi’s cable and DTH platforms immediately, as part of a drive to increase its TV offering. Zuku’s one year carriage agreement with STAR will see four channels – STAR Plus, Gold, News and One, being broadcast. The channels will be carried on cable and DTH platforms, initially in Kenya only, then eventually in Uganda and Tanzania, and beyond that in other territories in Wananchi’s footprint. The deal means … [Read more...] about Zuku continues expansion drive
James Murdoch to speak at India media conference
James Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive, News Corporation, Europe and Asia is going to share his vision for the future of Indian media and entertainment industry at the inaugural FICCI FRAMES 2011 on the 23rd of March, in Mumbai. Son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, he was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive, News Corporation (Europe & Asia) in 2007, which includes STAR TV (satellite television in Asia), News International (British newspapers) and SKY Italia (Italian digital satellite … [Read more...] about James Murdoch to speak at India media conference
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