Hong Kong - Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone-Vodafone has launched mobile TV service FoneTV to bring programs to mobile customers in high definition using HD Wide technology on QVGA streaming via SmarTone-Vodafone’s high speed HSPA network. FoneTV offers 12 channels ranging from news, finance, music, movies, animation and live traffic cams. The content is refreshed frequently with short, “snack size” programs on offer. The exclusive i-Console enables customers to switch … [Read more...] about SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
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NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Taipei – National Geographic Channels International and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan have collaborated to produce HD documentary Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure to showcase the latter’s 600,000 pieces of imperial Chinese treasure. Premiering exclusively on National Geographic Channel in Taiwan and across Asia on Oct. 28 at 9.00pm (TWN/HKG/SIN), the one-hour program was available in 190 million homes in 165 countries. Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure takes viewers on … [Read more...] about NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Digital terrestrial television tests underway in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has signed an MOU to establish the Hong Kong Digital Terrestrial Television Local Testing Group (DTTG) with the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB), Asia Television Ltd (ATV), and Rohde and Schwarz Hong Kong Ltd (R&S). For testing of set-top boxes and digital TV sets, HKSTP’s Wireless Communications Test Lab will provide the DTV testing facility and service … [Read more...] about Digital terrestrial television tests underway in Hong Kong
SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone-Vodafone has launched mobile TV service FoneTV to bring programs to mobile customers in high definition using HD Wide technology on QVGA streaming via SmarTone-Vodafone’s high speed HSPA network. FoneTV offers 12 channels ranging from news, finance, music, movies, animation and live traffic cams. The content is refreshed frequently with short, “snack size” programs being offered. The exclusive i-Console enables customers to switch … [Read more...] about SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
Andrew Marshall joins ESPN STAR Sports as SVP, Legal and Business Affairs
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports has appointed Andrew Marshall as Senior Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs to its Legal team. Based in Singapore, Marshall has region-wide responsibility for all legal matters related to ESPN STAR Sports networks across Asia as well as business development and strategic relationships. He reports to Manu Sawhney, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports. Marshall was General Counsel with the Asia Pacific operations of publicly-listed software company BEA Systems, … [Read more...] about Andrew Marshall joins ESPN STAR Sports as SVP, Legal and Business Affairs
Off the Fence looks to become a player in Asia
Cannes - Off the Fence is looking to produce a steady stream of factual programming in Asia, mostly as co-productions, according to Tony Chow, who is heading up the producer/distributor's new Singapore office. Chow said he is looking to work with co-production partners with a particular emphasis on Korea (with which Singapore has a co-prod treaty) and India. The focus will be primarily on natural history/wildlife and science and technology, almost always in HD, and in the budget range of … [Read more...] about Off the Fence looks to become a player in Asia