Kourou / Paris- The successful lift-off of the Ariane rocket carrying the EUTELSAT 65 West A satellite into space lit up the night sky in Kourou, French Guiana. The Ariane launcher ferrying Eutelsat’s newest satellite into space took off on 9 March at 02.20 (05.20 UTC) and delivered EUTELSAT 65 West A into its transfer orbit after a 27-minute flight. Manoeuvres to fully deploy the solar panels of the 6.5 tonne satellite built by SSL took place on time four hours later. Over the … [Read more...] about EUTELSAT 65 West A launches
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FilmBox Live integrates with Orange Mobile Network
Poland- Unlimited access to FilmBox Live service will allow users to enjoy watching content on any Internet-connected device (PCs, laptops, tablets, Smart TVs and PlayStation game consoles). Apart from Orange’s own “Telewizja Tu i Tam”, FilmBox Live is currently the only on-demand service integrated into the Orange platform in Poland. In addition to Hollywood blockbusters, award-winning films and TV series, FilmBox Live also features documentaries, sports programming as well … [Read more...] about FilmBox Live integrates with Orange Mobile Network
Studiocanal arrives at MIPTV 2016
Europe- STUDIOCANAL will arrive at MIPTV 2016 with a stellar line up of acting, writing and executive talent, series screenings and brand new launches. One of the top twelve fiction series selected to be screened at the inaugural MIPTV Drama Screenings and Awards on Sunday 3 April, is eight-part drama SECTION ZÉRO, a dark, edgy and powerful political sci-fi thriller from César-nominated writer and director Olivier Marchal (Braquo). Also on STUDIOCANAL’s slate for … [Read more...] about Studiocanal arrives at MIPTV 2016
Sony unveils VIVO IPL
Mumbai- The chieftains of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) unveiled the new campaign for Season 9 of VIVO IPL. From 2008 onwards, SPN has been the exclusive broadcaster of VIVO IPL. And since then, with BCCI’s support, SPN has been not only been marketing and promoting the event on its network but also using content that powers the television medium to entertain and communicate. This year’s VIVO IPL campaign, ‘Ek India Happywala’ implores every Indian in every … [Read more...] about Sony unveils VIVO IPL
M1 upsize data offers
Singapore- M1 Limited (M1) today announced attractive new SIM-only plans and its new Upsized Data bundles giving customers more data. M1, which introduced Singapore’s most attractive SIM-only plans last July, is adding two new plans – the mySIM+ 15 and mySIM+ 20. The S$20 per month mySIM+ 20 comes with a generous data bundle of 4GB, 150 minutes of calls and 800 SMS/MMS. For S$15, the mySIM+ 15 offers 1GB data, 100 minutes of calls and 600 SMS/MMS. Customers who sign up for … [Read more...] about M1 upsize data offers
StarHub upsizes with 3 channels
Singapore- Filipinos living in Singapore will have more entertainment options with the launch of three new Filipino channels on StarHub TV. GMA Pinoy TV (StarHub TV Channel 146), GMA Life TV (StarHub TV Channel 147) and GMA On Demand (StarHub TV Channel 149). Content presented on these channels will be in a mix of Tagalog and English, with English subtitles offered in selected programming. Bundled into two new Packs—the GMA Pack and Ultimate Pinoy Pack—customers can subscribe to … [Read more...] about StarHub upsizes with 3 channels