Zee TV HD and Zee Khana Khazana, part of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, will be available in Singapore from 18th October 2013. The channels are available as part of the Manoranjan Pack on StarHub. The Manoranjan Pack has eight Indian entertainment channels and will be available to subscribers as an add-on pack. Zee TV APAC and Zee News are also part of the Manoranjan Pack. On the launch of the two channels, Sushruta Samanta, Business Head, Asia Pacific, Zee Entertainment said, … [Read more...] about Zee Entertainment launches two channels in Singapore
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StarHub appoints MP & Silva to launch “SuperSports 360” in Singapore
Singapore – StarHub and the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer more local sports content to a wider audience and enhance the sports viewership experience of Singaporeans. The signing ceremony also saw StarHub announce the launch of its free sports channel SuperSports Arena to almost all households in Singapore from October 10, 2013. SuperSports 360 is the first locally-produced sports news show that will air on … [Read more...] about StarHub appoints MP & Silva to launch “SuperSports 360” in Singapore
MDA explains two clauses that force SingTel to share BPL content
SingTel won BPL rights on a non-exclusive basis in October 2012, and the Media Development Authority of Singapore subsequently deemed the contract exclusive in nature, compelling SingTel to share its content under the "cross-carriage" rule. The Media Development Authority of Singapore has released a document explaining why SingTel's appeal against the cross-carriage rule was rejected, forcing the telco to share its Barclays Premier League content with rival StarHub. In the agreement between … [Read more...] about MDA explains two clauses that force SingTel to share BPL content
“Triumph in the Skies II” wins big at StarHub TVB Awards 2013
Singapore – The StarHub TVB Awards 2013 saw the industry’s biggest names gather at the Marina Bay Sands Grand Theatre to honour the best in TVB programming. Broadcast LIVE on E City for the first time, the Awards saw a total of 31 trophies presented across 20 categories. The biggest winner of the night was Triumph in the Skies II, with four wins. Myolie Wu and Julian Cheung won the My Favourite TVB Male and Female TV Character awards for their roles … [Read more...] about “Triumph in the Skies II” wins big at StarHub TVB Awards 2013
StarHub TVB Awards 2013 announces nominees
Singapore – Back for the fourth year running, the StarHub TVB Awards 2013 will be held at the Marina Bay Sands on September 28, 2013. The night will begin with the stars arriving at the red carpet show in Level 1 Hall C at 5pm, followed by the Awards ceremony in the Grand Theatre at 7.30pm. There are a total of 20 awards categories this year, with ten open for public voting. This year’s list of nominees in the voting categories sees the return of household names such … [Read more...] about StarHub TVB Awards 2013 announces nominees
BPL to be cross-carried on standalone basis in Singapore
SingTel's mio TV secured Barclays Premier League rights on a non-exclusive basis in October 2012. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) issued a direction ordering SingTel to cross-carry all live matches from the upcoming three seasons of the BPL with rival operator StarHub, starting from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. SingNet Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of SingTel, subsequently informed the Minister for Communications and Information of its intention to appeal against the Direction issued by … [Read more...] about BPL to be cross-carried on standalone basis in Singapore