London – BBC Worldwide has announced a programme deal with China’s Sohu.com (NASDAQ: SOHU), offering information, entertainment and communication. The programmes will be available as VOD across China. This deal, consisting of BBC factual and drama programmes, marks the milestone for Sohu to invest more resources in U.K. drama by the BBC. “We are very excited about this deal with Sohu,” said … [Read more...] about BBCWW inks VOD deal with Sohu
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Astro launches Malaysia’s first multilingual TV Guide
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Astro has introduced the next generation multilingual TV Guide, the first of its kind in Malaysia, which will be available to all Astro B.yond customers in phases nationwide beginning February 24, 2014 onwards. Liew Swee Lin, Chief Commercial Officer of Astro, said, “At Astro, we recognise ours is a journey to be better, to evolve, and to embrace innovation in every aspect of our business to be our customers' brand of choice. Astro’s brand promise … [Read more...] about Astro launches Malaysia’s first multilingual TV Guide
TrueVisions chooses Anevia for advanced multiscreen services
Bangkok – Anevia, a provider of video streaming and infrastructure solutions for OTT, live TV and Video on Demand (VoD), have announced that Thailand’s broadband and subscriber video operator TrueVisions has chosen Anevia’s ViaMotion Plus and ViaMotion Edge products as the cornerstone of its multiscreen services. As part of Truevisions’ new multiscreen service, 70 live SD and 20 HD channels are … [Read more...] about TrueVisions chooses Anevia for advanced multiscreen services
MediaWorks launches 3NOW
New Zealand’s TV3 and FOUR television shows are now available on more devices than ever before with MediaWorks launch of 3NOW on February 17. 3NOW is MediaWorks’ new video on demand service for mobile and tablet (iOS and Android) and on Samsung televisions. TV3’s online catch-up service has been rebranded as 3NOW. MediaWorks Director of Programming, Mark Caulton said: “We’re always looking for ways to enrich the viewing experience. We know our audience want to be … [Read more...] about MediaWorks launches 3NOW
ITVS Global Entertainment secures Asian deals
South Korea - ITVS GE has signed a deal with Korea's KT Mediahub which includes 150 hours of programming. ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of content deals with digital service providers across Asia. In Singapore, ITVS GE has a multi-year output agreement with MediaCorp to deliver more than 200 hours annually of entertainment programming for MediaCorp’s VOD service, Toggle. For the second year of the deal, Toggle has acquired titles such as Hell’s … [Read more...] about ITVS Global Entertainment secures Asian deals
C Media invests US$2 million in YOU On Demand
New York - YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc., the first national Video On Demand (VOD) platform in China, has announced that C Media Limited, a leading China-based mobile video service provider, has raised its aggregate strategic investment in YOU On Demand. C Media has increased its present stake to US$6 million with a US$2 million Convertible Bridge Note financing. The Bridge Note will convert to Series E Convertible Preferred Stock upon consummation of the proposed Phase 2 investment … [Read more...] about C Media invests US$2 million in YOU On Demand