Singapore- Delivering on its promise to super-serve fans across all platforms, Discovery Communications announced an agreement to acquire a minority stake in RugbyPass - a digital content platform that reaches passionate rugby fans across 23 Asian markets with the world's best competitions - live or on demand - from any device. To further boost the RugbyPass offering to fans, select content from Discovery-owned Setanta Sports Asia will be immediately available to all RugbyPass subscribers. … [Read more...] about Discovery invests in RugbyPass
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Viacom Play Plex to premiere in Asia
APOS – Bali, Indonesia- Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has clinched its first Asia distribution deal for Viacom Play Plex, a suite of mobile apps – Nickelodeon Play, Nick Jr. Play, MTV Play and Comedy Central Play – which will debut first in Singapore via a collaboration with Singtel. In addition, the agreement includes a new licensing deal for MTV China and MTV Live to be launched on Singtel TV’s subscription service in 2016, marking a total of six of its channels on … [Read more...] about Viacom Play Plex to premiere in Asia
K+ to retain Premier League rights
Hanoi, Vietnam– MP & Silva announced that it has awarded the live broadcast rights for the Premier League in Vietnam to K+ Satellite Digital Television from seasons 2016/17 to 2018/19. MP & Silva holds the live audio-visual broadcast rights as the official Premier League licensee in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about K+ to retain Premier League rights
So You Think You Can Dance
Mumbai- So You Think You Can Dance will debut in India on &TV. Produced by Endemol Shine India, the show will witness an epic battle of Street and Stage style for the very first time on Indian Television. The two styles will battle it out and give all that it takes for the ultimate supremacy on the dance floor. Leading the judges’ panel will be Madhuri Dixit along with national award-winning choreographer Bosco Martis and Terence Lewis. While Bosco will represent the Street styles of … [Read more...] about So You Think You Can Dance
Satellite facility in France
A joint-venture between OneWeb Satellites and Airbus Defence and Space aims to build an estimated US$85 million automated facility in Florida to manufacture nearly 900 satellites in Toulouse, France. Series production will be tested there on a prototype assembly line. OneWeb Satellites has chosen Florida in the U.S. as the site for its final assembly line, completing the last step in its industrial organisation. The design of the satellites is currently under way in the company’s design … [Read more...] about Satellite facility in France
Nickelodeon’s Together For Good
Nickelodeon has announced Together For Good – an initiative that endeavours to make torchbearers of the future. Children around the world will take small steps towards a better tomorrow. The 1st edition of the campaign will make the process of cleaning more fun and entertaining for children. Together for Good is Nickelodeon’s worldwide initiative that believes anyone, anywhere, anytime can help make the world a better place. The movement has also been launched in India with a vision to … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s Together For Good