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
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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
CABLEready closes Asia factual deals
Norwalk, CT – CABLEready, international developer and distributor of TV programs, has finalized deals in Asia for original non-fiction programming following MIPCOM. Korea’s Wellmade Networks picked up series Great Museums (13 x 30” / 6 x 1 hr) and two 1-hour episodes of Perfect War. Great Museums features interviews with experts from the world’s foremost museums including New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and Los Angeles’ Hollywood Entertainment Museum. … [Read more...] about CABLEready closes Asia factual deals
Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia to publish Discovery Channel Magazine
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia are teaming up for Discovery Channel Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine which will debut across the region from Feb. 22, 2008. The Singapore-based magazine will have an initial circulation of 100,000 copies (subscriptions and newsstands sales), primarily in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Secondary markets include China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The mag will roll out in other Asia … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia and Reader’s Digest Asia to publish Discovery Channel Magazine
Open Handset Alliance announces Android
Singapore – Technology and wireless companies are joining forces to develop Android, an open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders. With nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the mobile phone has become the most personal and ubiquitous communications device. But the lack of a … [Read more...] about Open Handset Alliance announces Android
NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
Hong Kong - NET 25 and Asia Broadcasting Satellite (ABS) have inked a deal to distribute NET 25 on ABS-1 Southern Beam Ku-Band MCPC platform to regional cable TV and IPTV networks. NET 25, a free TV channel targeted at Filipinos, offers news and information programs and shows on modern living, arts and culture, entertainment and information technology. Located at 75°E, ABS-1 satellite offers high-power Ku-Band coverage from Central Europe to eastern Asia Pacific. The satellite’s footprint … [Read more...] about NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
