Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited has announced the launch of its new high-definition premium English movie channel Sony Le PLEX HD. The channel will serve the discerning audiences who seek entertainment beyond the mainstream movies from Hollywood. Sony Le PLEX HD will serve avid movie viewers with films that are popular and critically acclaimed. The focus for the channel would be to present the movies in a manner not seen before. The network is in the process of seeking regulatory … [Read more...] about Sony Le PLEX HD
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PLANETCAST launches OTT platform
Singapore- Planetcast Media services limited announced the launch of its own OTT platform. With the launch of its own OTT platform, Planetcast embarks on a adventurous journey of revolutionising the digital broadcast industry globally, with its premium digital services. The OTT offering is the newest addition in the bouquet of services offered by Planetcast for media and entertainment industry. Planetcast (OTT) will offer unlimited entertainment across all mobile devices and web portal. … [Read more...] about PLANETCAST launches OTT platform
CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2016
Hong Kong– The CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2016 has taken on a new importance as the Asia-Pacific satellite industry enters perhaps its most challenging technological and commercial phase in more than two decades. Long-promised technologies such as High Throughput Satellites, Electric Propulsion, In-flight Connectivity, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, new compression technologies, the evolution of Micro Satellites and the implications of Reusable Launch Vehicles all challenge the … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2016
Zee appoints syndication head
Mumbai, India / London, UK- Sunita Uchil, Chief Business Officer, International Ad Sales, Global Syndication and Production of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the appointment of Janice Strangward as Head of European Sales Syndication based out of London. Strangward previously held senior executive roles at Discovery Networks Europe, Passion Distribution, EOne and Al Jazeera Media Network. … [Read more...] about Zee appoints syndication head
Spotlight on Asia-Pacific
Recent research says millennials are twice as likely to be focused on video they watch on their mobile devices as they are on video consumed on a TV. Read More … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Asia-Pacific
BBC Thai’s 2nd anniversary
Thailand- On the second anniversary of the coup in Thailand, BBC Thai is broadcasting live on Facebook, looking back at the events of 22 May 2014 and reflecting on the current situation and mood in the country. BBC Thai’s digital-only service was set up on 10 July 2014 in response to the military coup in Thailand, delivering a news stream on social media. Since then BBC Thai has had 27.1 million digital interactions (such as shares, comments and ‘likes’) with an average of 1.1 million … [Read more...] about BBC Thai’s 2nd anniversary