TV Azteca will be taking telenovelas, Pasion Morena (Morena), Eternamente Tuya (Forever Yours) to the LA Screenings. Among other titles featured are the suspense series, Demente and game show, Asgaard. Comarex's slate include drama Buddenbrooks - The Decline of a Family, a gripping cinematic adaptation of Thomas Mann's Nobel Prize-Winning novel of 1900. Touching upon the fate of three generations Buddenbrooks witnesses the rise and fall of a merchant family in Northern Germany. … [Read more...] about Comarex and TV Azteca at LA Screenings
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Canon begins advertising on NBC Universal Asia channels
Singapore - Canon is collaborating with NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific to reach its Asia consumers. Canon's presence on the network debuts with the sponsorship of Hallmark Channel's new TV series, The Starter Wife, in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and India. From May to July 2009, Hallmark viewers in these countries will see a specially-created animated vignette of Canon's latest product, SELPHY Compact Photo Printer. As an extension of its on-air program sponsorship, … [Read more...] about Canon begins advertising on NBC Universal Asia channels
MTV Networks International appoints MD, MTV Networks China & Chief Representative of Viacom Asia in China
Beijing/Singapore - MTV Networks International has appointed Mei Yan to the position of managing director, MTV Networks China and chief representative of Viacom Asia Inc in China. Based in Beijing, Mei will report to Indra Suharjono, executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China. Mei will be responsible for overseeing operations of MTV Networks' business in China including the 24-hour MTV China in Guangdong, Nickelodeon and all of its brand … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International appoints MD, MTV Networks China & Chief Representative of Viacom Asia in China
Eurosport strikes cycling world tour deals
Hong Kong – Eurosport in Asia-Pacific announced it has acquired broadcast rights to a comprehensive range of cycling events, including the three major world tours – Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a EspaƱa – and key races in the global professional cycling calendar. The 2009 season of the Tour de France will be available live on Eurosport in selected Asia-Pacific countries, namely Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka … [Read more...] about Eurosport strikes cycling world tour deals
Call For Entries: The 14th Asian Television Awards 2009
Television Asia Plus’ Asian Television Awards is once again calling for entries to its 2009 search for the production of quality television programming from across the Asian region! Now into its 14th year, the ATA continues to build on its previous successes, last year attracting a strong response with 1,187 entries from 13 countries. This year, two new award categories have been introduced, namely, Best Cross-Platform Content and Best Achievement in HD (High Definition). The winners of 33 … [Read more...] about Call For Entries: The 14th Asian Television Awards 2009
BSNL & Smart DigiVision launch IPTV in Chennai
India - Indian telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) has launched an IPTV service called 'MyWay BSNL' in the city of Chennai in association with Indian firm Smart Digivision, according to reports in local newspaper The Hindu. The new service offers over 150 linear channels as well as video-on-demand and music-on-demand libraries, and a parental lock to block certain content. BSNL plans to introduce features such as the ability to pause live TV in the near future. Customers can either rent the … [Read more...] about BSNL & Smart DigiVision launch IPTV in Chennai



