Singapore – mio TV announced plans for its second Barclays Premiere League (BPL) season, promising a more interactive experience with more High Definition (HD) and 3D live matches. In the upcoming season, viewers can look forward to the engaging experience of ‘being at the game’ with a live match in 3D on Channel 111 every month. As with last season, mio TV will show all 380 games live and more than 200 matches in HD. Channels 103 and 104 have been upgraded to HD and the … [Read more...] about mio TV promises interactive BPL season
VOD
AMC/Sundance increases distribution
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced additional carriage for Sundance Channel and WE tv with major distributors in five countries across Europe and Asia for its international television networks and video-on-demand (VOD) services. Sundance Channel and WE tv are expanding their reach into Asia, with two new launches in Taiwan. Both brands are launching as high definition channels in the country on DishHD, a pay TV platform, and on Chunghwa, Taiwan’s largest telecom … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance increases distribution
Cartoon Network is now VOD
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network has launched the “Cartoon Network On-Demand” service on now TV. The On-Demand programme lineup of shows include new releases such as Ben 10, Generator Rex and classics such as The Powerpuff Girls. Ringo Chan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Syndication, Wireless and Interactive Content Solutions and Distribution, Turner International Asia Pacific, said, “Thanks to the extension of our long-term partnership with PCCW, for the first time we … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network is now VOD
Control shift
The option of choice has expanded exponentially over the past decade, due to one factor: high-speed internet. Allowing massive amounts of data to be pumped through fi breoptic connections in an instant has up-ended the table. Not only can content be streamed through the internet in real-time now, content does not have to be dependent on strict schedules also. TV is now about watching regardless of location and time. The trio of expanded televised content systems that have spun out of the … [Read more...] about Control shift
Japan discovers 3D VOD
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) today announced it will start distributing 3D programmes in Japan for the first time. 3D content will be made available through J:COM On Demand, a VOD service operated by Jupiter Telecom, and LISMO Video Store, operated by KDDI. “This 3D content offering provides viewers with a ‘closest to real’ viewing experience from the comfort of their own homes. It is a small initial step, but I am excited that we have begun moving into … [Read more...] about Japan discovers 3D VOD
A new adventure for the WotWots
New Zealand – Pukeko Pictures announced that alien duo, SpottyWot and DottyWot, from the internationally successful children’s animation series, the WotWots, is close to completing production on a second series. The second 52 x 11 minute series will see the lovable little aliens explore life by the sea and farmyard animals and has already been confirmed for broadcast on The Hub in the US. With broadcasts in 89 territories including Australia, Canada, Korea, Middle East and Poland, … [Read more...] about A new adventure for the WotWots