Singapore – TVB fans can start voting for their favourite artistes, characters, dramas and more, as the StarHub TVB Awards 2015 kicks off a six week-long voting campaign today, with the release of its full list of nominations. The sixth edition of this prestigious Awards Presentation will be held at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) on 24 October 2015. In celebration of Singapore’s Jubilee year, a special commemorative award—Star of the Stars—will be presented to … [Read more...] about Full Nomination – StarHub TVB Awards 2015
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We’re Talking Animals’ goes global
Fred Media’s factual animal programme We’re Talking Animals has taken off in multiple territories after deals with major international broadcasters AB Groupe France, TVP Poland and TVB Hong Kong. AB Groupe has secured rights for France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Andorra, and French-speaking Switzerland, Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar and Turkey, while TVP has secured Poland and TVB, Hong Kong. The 40-part educational kids programme We’re Talking Animals premiered on Discovery … [Read more...] about We’re Talking Animals’ goes global
TVB further explores OTT
Hong Kong − In line with the conversion of TV programmes viewing media that audience prefers and the advancement of information technology, Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) grasps the opportunity in exploring the Over-the-top (OTT) broadcast business. In parallel with the collaboration with Hutchison Global Communications Limited (HGC) and 3 Hong Kong in sales and distribution, the OTT broadcast service platform is scheduled to be in service in early 2016. This marks a significant … [Read more...] about TVB further explores OTT
Chinese broadcasters file suit
Hong Kong − CASBAA, the Association of the Asia-Pacific Pay-TV industry, welcomed press reports that Chinese language television broadcasters had filed suit in U.S. courts against companies promoting and selling a brand of streaming media boxes targeted at receiving large amounts of pirated TV programming. The suit was filed in Federal court in California by TVB from Hong Kong, CCTV from mainland China, and Dish-TV, a U.S. satellite television provider that carries legitimately … [Read more...] about Chinese broadcasters file suit
Astro On Demand now available for Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers on the Dynasty Pack will be able to enjoy the latest TVB dramas broadcast at the same time as in Hong Kong through Astro On Demand (AOD) channels at no additional cost, from July 11 onwards. Choo Chi Han, Head of Chinese Customer Business at Astro said, “The Chinese customer segment is important to us. Having been in business for the past 17 years, we have a deep understanding of the changing market landscape and the needs of the … [Read more...] about Astro On Demand now available for Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers
BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary
A 1 x 90’ documentary special following global superstar David Beckham on an unforgettable journey through the Amazon rainforest has been pre-sold to 14 countries around the world by BBC Worldwide ahead of its BBC One transmission on June 9. BBC Worldwide announced on June 8 that it has pre-sold David Beckham Into The Unknown to the following countries: Australia (ABC); Brazil (TV Globo); France (France Televisions); China (Alibaba); Hong Kong (TVB); USA (SHOWTIME®); Norway … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces international pre-sales for David Beckham documentary