Mexico City, Mexico– TV Azteca announced that its format has been a hit in Malaysia. Based on the Mexican format La Academia Azteca, the localised version Akademi Fantasia, recently aired its 12th season on Astro RIA. The series has become Astro’s most iconic talent show, sustaining its success for 12 seasons. It is also Astro’s number one show in Malaysia, with Astro’s penetration hitting 65% of Malaysian TV. … [Read more...] about Astro’s number one show
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Intelsat’s satellite network brings the World Cup around the world
Luxembourg – Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) announced on June 11 that the world’s leading news and sports programmers are using Intelsat’s global satellite services and IntelsatOneSM terrestrial network to televise the 2014 World Cup being held in Brazil beginning June 12 through July 13. Intelsat’s global satellite fleet will support contribution services within Brazil and distribution of the World Feed to the Americas. Intelsat will also support the contribution, … [Read more...] about Intelsat’s satellite network brings the World Cup around the world
Mexican court denies Carlos Slim’s TV bid
Mexico City - A Mexican court has denied billionaire Carlos Slim's bid to enter the television market, according to Reuters. Slim, who controls virtually all of Mexico's mobile and home phone lines, has been pushing for years to get control of sectors of the country's broadcasting, which are currently controlled by giants Televisa and TV Azteca, said Reuters. The Reuters report said that Slim’s phone company Telmex will have to reapply from scratch for a TV licence, pushing the … [Read more...] about Mexican court denies Carlos Slim’s TV bid
TV Azteca’s telenovelas at Shanghai TV Festival
Mexico City - TV Azteca, one of the world’s second largest producers of Spanish-language television programming offered Asian buyers three new telenovelas all filmed in high definition at the Shanghai TV Festival. Headlining their slate of releases was Fierce Angel (La Loba) a powerful series produced by Maria del Carmen Marcos Rojas and directed by Enrique Pineda. The Force of Destiny (La Fuerza Del Destino) unravels a tale of intertwining love and controversial passions, while love, … [Read more...] about TV Azteca’s telenovelas at Shanghai TV Festival