Israelis can get ready for a plot full of intrigue, jealousy, romance, and revenge. The exciting telenovela Trail of Lies, a hit in Brazil and around the world, premieres in April on channel VIVA, from Israel. The pay-TV channel, which broadcasts only Latin telenovelas, has been a partner of Globo for years and has also acquired the rights to broadcast Brazil Avenue and Looks & Essence. Trail of Lies Set in the rich and effervescent city of São Paulo, Trail of Lies won the Brazilian … [Read more...] about “Trail of Lies” goes to Israel
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SPT Networks signs agreement with Dori Media Group
Culver City, California and Zurich, Switzerland – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks and Dori Media Group (DMG) announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby SPT Networks will acquire 50% of the VIVA and VIVA Plus channels and the VIVA Walla online free video-on-demand (FVOD) service in Israel, along with 50% of DMG's Baby TV operations in Indonesia. Completion of the transaction is subject to certain closing conditions including Israeli regulatory approvals. Andy Kaplan, … [Read more...] about SPT Networks signs agreement with Dori Media Group
VIVA+ brings World Cup 2014 to pay-TV viewers in Indonesia
Rennes, France — Thomson Video Networks announced on May 29 that new Indonesian direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service VIVA+ has installed a ViBE™ VS7000 multi-screen video system in order to bring this summer's FIFA World Cup 2014 to pay-TV viewers in Indonesia. A World Cup 2014 licensed broadcaster, VIVA+ launched its first product, Ultimate World Cup TV, in April. Football fans in Indonesia will be able to enjoy all 64 main games for the event on nine Ultimate World Cup … [Read more...] about VIVA+ brings World Cup 2014 to pay-TV viewers in Indonesia
VIVA+ to deploy Newtec equipment to deliver its content
Jakarta, Indonesia and Sint-Niklass, Belgium – New Indonesian prepaid Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite service VIVA+ announced on May 27 that it will deploy Newtec equipment to deliver all of its content, initially consisting of two HD and 35 SD channels. The DTH platform, which launched in April 2014 to coincide with the World Cup, is featuring nine premium value “Ultimate World Cup Channels” dedicated to broadcasting the upcoming World Cup taking place in Brazil between … [Read more...] about VIVA+ to deploy Newtec equipment to deliver its content
VIVA+ launches new DTH services on AsiaSat 5
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and PT. Digital Media announced on April 22 the launch of VIVA+, a brand new prepaid direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service utilising multiple Ku-band transponders on AsiaSat 5 at 100.5 degrees East to serve the fast-growing Indonesian pay DTH market. The new DTH offering will initially consist of 2 HD and 35 SD channels including the “9 Ultimate World Cup Channels” dedicated to broadcast the upcoming FIFA … [Read more...] about VIVA+ launches new DTH services on AsiaSat 5
Viva set to launch MTV Pinoy
Viva Communications, Inc. is set to launch MTV Pinoy, the Philippines edition of the world’s premier youth entertainment on February 14, 2014. This marks the start of a collaboration between Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., the home of international entertainment brands MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and more. VIMN Asia and Viva have agreed to collaborate on local production, on-ground … [Read more...] about Viva set to launch MTV Pinoy