Singapore– Principal photography begins for HBO Asia’s first production in Taiwan, The Psychic, jointly developed with Taiwanese broadcaster, Public Television Service (PTS), and award-winning Singaporean production company, InFocus Asia (IFA). Set and filmed fully on-location in Taiwan, HBO Asia’s six-part hour-long series is based on the award-winning short film from PTS’s Innovative Stories, The Busy Young Psychic, which won Best Short Film at the Taipei Film Festival, and the Golden Bell … [Read more...] about HBO Asia’s first Taiwanese production
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Netflix to launch in Hong Kong & Taiwan in early 2016
Los Gatos, Calif - The world's leading Internet television network, announced today it will expand into Hong Kong and Taiwan in early 2016 as it moves to complete its global rollout by the end of 2016. Once launched, Internet users will be able to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular TV shows and movies in high-definition or even Ultra HD 4K on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Additionally, younger viewers will find a wide selection of programming for … [Read more...] about Netflix to launch in Hong Kong & Taiwan in early 2016
BBC Worldwide signs with ELTA TV
Taipei — BBC Worldwide and ELTA TV kicked off 2015 by announcing a deal that will see the largest volume of UK content available in Taiwan. The deal includes channels, programme sales and VOD for BBC’s factual, lifestyle, light entertainment, news and current affairs content across multiple platforms in Taiwan. The announcement was made at a joint press conference hosted by ELTA TV and BBC Worldwide in Taipei. With this deal, four of BBC’s channels – BBC World News HD, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide signs with ELTA TV
Euronews Network reaches Taiwan
Lyon, France – Euronews Network is expanding, welcoming Taiwan as its newest partner. Euronews and Global News, a general interest channel in Taipei, have just signed an agreement for the broadcast of the Euronews programme News of the Week Review. Euronews Network is a new multi-service business line designed for media professionals. The positioning of Euronews Network is simple: it offers to its members an exclusive access to the know-how of Europe's leading international news channel, … [Read more...] about Euronews Network reaches Taiwan
NBCUniversal’s premium content available in Asia
Singapore – With NBCUniversal International Television’s entire portfolio available for TV Everywhere authenticated simulcast in Asia, NBCUniversal becomes the first U.S. studio to launch this service in Taiwan, hot on the heels of recent deals in Malaysia and Singapore. “We are excited to be at the forefront in delivering channels in Asia and particularly the first in Taiwan to provide solutions for our audiences to consume U.S. content,” said Christine Fellowes, … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal’s premium content available in Asia
Taiwan Broadband Communications selects ARRIS E6000™
Singapore –Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) announced that it selected the E6000™ Converged Edge Router (CER) from ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) to ensure its subscribers in Taiwan receive enhanced broadband speeds and converged services. Deployment of the ARRIS E6000 CER will begin in November to deliver new levels of density and cost-effectiveness in a simple, robust integrated architecture. The ARRIS E6000 CER will equip TBC to offer high-speed data services of … [Read more...] about Taiwan Broadband Communications selects ARRIS E6000™