London/Singapore - Audiences from outside the UK can now access an ad-supported broadband news clip service from BBC World, the BBC’s international news channel. In an exclusive interview with Television Asia, BBC World’s Managing Director Anne Barnard said the new News-on-Demand service is part of a much wider digital strategy for the BBC, domestically and globally. Barnard noted BBC’s international-facing website attracts around 16 million unique users (excluding UK users) … [Read more...] about BBC World launches ad-supported broadband service
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Jetix On Demand WDTVI’s first SVOD initiative in Asia
Singapore - Walt Disney Television International has launched its first Jetix-branded Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) service in Asia via SingTel’s mioTV. Laura E. Wendt, Vice President and Managing Director of Walt Disney Television International (Southeast Asia) told Television Asia that content had been chosen for its ‘stickiness’, noting “These are without a doubt our best Jetix shows.” Quizzed about WDTVI’s decision to launch Jetix on SingTel’s … [Read more...] about Jetix On Demand WDTVI’s first SVOD initiative in Asia
India media stocks rocked
New Delhi: Leading media stocks have taken a battering in India amid growing concern over heightened competition, fragmentation and rising costs in the media sector. A group of seven leading companies in broadcasting, print, movies and pay-TV, with a combined market capitalization of $US10 billion, is trading 26% lower than recent highs, and some have lost as much as 50%, according to Media Partners Asia. "Another round of corrections is needed to make valuations more palatable, especially as … [Read more...] about India media stocks rocked
HBO Asia revamps website, offers more language versions
Singapore- HBO Asia’s website has had a makeover, offering users a personalized experience where they can set email reminders of their favorite HBO movies and add show times to their RSS reader, Google or Yahoo! Calendars. The website (http://www.hboasia.com/) is customized for 22 countries, and users in China and Taiwan can choose from the English and Mandarin versions. Starting in October, the website will also be available in Cantonese (for Hong Kong users) and Bahasa Indonesia, and … [Read more...] about HBO Asia revamps website, offers more language versions
HBO multiplex channels launched in Thailand and Sri Lanka
Singapore—HBO Asia has expanded distribution of its multiplex channels. HBO Signature, HBO Family and HBO Hits bowed in Thailand on TrueVisions in July. HBO Family and HBO Hits launched this month in Sri Lanka on Dialog TV and Lanka Broadband Networks , bringing to five the number of HBO channels carried by those two cable operators. HBO, Cinemax and HBO Signature are also available in Sri Lanka on Comet Cable. “Our multiplex channels are launched in all major markets and we are in talks … [Read more...] about HBO multiplex channels launched in Thailand and Sri Lanka
HBO enters Japan via J:COM On Demand
Tokyo – Japan’s largest multiple cable systems operator Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. and Time Warner Inc’s Home Box Office have announced plans to offer HBO programming via the J:COM On Demand service starting Oct. 1. The new license agreement between HBO and Jupiter VOD Co., Ltd., will bring HBO’s programming to Japanese audiences in high definition via the VOD service. “We are sincerely grateful….as HBO kicks off their business in Japan through our VOD … [Read more...] about HBO enters Japan via J:COM On Demand