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
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StarHub to commission S$6 million worth of local content
Singapore – StarHub TV is set to produce and commission up to S$6 million in Public Service Broadcast (PSB) content. This initiative is supported by Media Development Authority's (MDA) Public Service Broadcast Contestable Funds Scheme (PCFS) which was launched in July 2012. In a call for pitches at a briefing on November 11, 2013, the operator announced that the commissioned works will be broadcast from 2014. The aim of the PCFS is to extend the reach of PSB content to … [Read more...] about StarHub to commission S$6 million worth of local content
StarHub to launch new HD and multiscreen channels
Singapore – StarHub TV has announced the combined launch of five new HD channels and 11 new TV Anywhere channels on July 19, 2013. This brings Singapore’s largest collection of HD pay-TV channels to 43 channels in total. In addition, through TV Anywhere, StarHub TV customers can view up to 65 of their favourite channels on their smart devices anytime, anywhere. “As Singapore’s largest pay-TV operator, we constantly seek to not just provide amazing … [Read more...] about StarHub to launch new HD and multiscreen channels
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Head of Media Business Unit for StarHub, Soo Hui LEE
Lee Soo Hui, Head of Media Business Unit, StarHub The channel, targeted at viewers aged 15 years and above and launched on June 3, 2013, is a content partnership with production company Brand New Media. The channel was offered as a free-view service to all StarHub TV subscribers and also made available StarHub’s multi-device service “TV Anywhere”. 1. Why a channel on branded content? How does this complement your current bouquet? Although we have more than 200 channels on our … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Head of Media Business Unit for StarHub, Soo Hui LEE
StarHub TV ramps up its Asian line-up
Singapore – StarHub will be rolling out a series of initiatives to ramp up its Asian line-up. This will include the launch of five new channels from now TV and Hunan TV World, the premiere of VV Drama on Demand on TV anywhere, shorter window periods for TVB drama series on VV Drama, dual language subtitles for Korean content, enhanced programming on E City, and more TVB titles showcased concurrently with Hong Kong’s telecast. Four of the channels – now Baogu Movies, now … [Read more...] about StarHub TV ramps up its Asian line-up
Singapore’s StarHub expands HD offering
Singapore – StarHub has added two more channels to its offering of HD channels. The new channels – Ginx (HD) and Travel Channel HD will be available from 30 July as part of the Basic HD Upsize Group. Both channels will also be available on-the-go through StarHub’s TV Anywhere value-added service. Upon opting in to TV Anywhere, customers can watch the channels on starhubtv.com via any Internet-enabled PC, Mac, iPad or tablet. The channels will also be made available to StarHub … [Read more...] about Singapore’s StarHub expands HD offering
