China Central Television (CCTV), EuroNews and the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mandarin-language broadcast of Futuris, a magazine on science, space activities and technology co-produced by EuroNews and European Commission DG Research and Information Society. It’s the first step in a long term partnership between EuroNews and CCTV . Under the agreement inked in Beijing on Nov. 14, EuroNews will provide a package of nine programs a month, which … [Read more...] about CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
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BT leads consortium to set up India-UK Advanced Technology Centre
BT is leading a consortium of 22 industry and academic partners to launch the India-UK Advanced Technology Centre (IU-ATC). The research and innovation centre will drive collaborative research programs and technology transfer between UK and India. The consortium has already secured more than US$3 million to establish the first-ever India-UK virtual graduate research school which will support collaborative PhD and post doctorate projects and an exchange program within the IU-ATC consortium. The … [Read more...] about BT leads consortium to set up India-UK Advanced Technology Centre
CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
China Central Television (CCTV), EuroNews and the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mandarin-language broadcast of Futuris, a magazine on science, space activities and technology co-produced by EuroNews and European Commission DG Research and Information Society. The agreement is the first step in a long term partnership between EuroNews and CCTV. Under the agreement inked in Beijing on Nov 14, EuroNews will provide a package of 9 programs a month which … [Read more...] about CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
PGK Media and Broadcast Australia announcement expected
Singapore – PGK Media will be one of the first applicants for a mobile TV multiplex licence from Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) early 2008, with Broadcast Australia as a possible infrastructure partner. MDA just unveiled its proposed policy and regulatory framework for mobile TV services, allowing a six-week period for public feedback on how mobile TV should be regulated. MDA is prepared to issue up to four multiplex licences by tender; each multiplex can support up to … [Read more...] about PGK Media and Broadcast Australia announcement expected
Artificial Life and STAR launch mobile games with Taiwan pop groups
Taiwan / Hong Kong – Artificial Life, a Hong Kong-based provider of mobile 3G technology and applications, and STAR have launched 15 Java mobile games based on Taiwanese teen pop groups Lollipop and Mei Mei in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The games feature Lollipop, a six-member all-boy group and Mei Mei, an eight-member all-girl group formed in CHANNEL [V] Taiwan’s talent search and youth entertainment shows Lollipop and Blackie’s Teenage Club respectively. Members of the groups … [Read more...] about Artificial Life and STAR launch mobile games with Taiwan pop groups
Decode Enterprises seals deals for 250 half hours of programming in Asia
Toronto / London – Decode Enterprises, producer of kids and family entertainment and distribution subsidiary of Decode Entertainment’s parent DHX Media Ltd., has sold 250 half hours of programming in Asia. Disney Channel India acquired live action shows The Latest Buzz and Naturally Sadie as well as animation series Urban Vermin. Tween-targeted The Latest Buzz (39x22’) follows the adventures of a group of teens in the world of magazine publishing. Naturally Sadie (65x22’) … [Read more...] about Decode Enterprises seals deals for 250 half hours of programming in Asia