Singapore – The Championships, Wimbledon, or more commonly known as “Wimbledon”, is tennis’ grandest ‘Grand Slam’ tournament, which was held over two weeks in July this year, and while it’s not surprising that it captured the imagination of tennis fans across Asia, this year’s edition surpassed all expectations. The tournament, which was broadcast exclusively on the FOX Sports network, was the highest-rated tennis grand slam of 2015, with a … [Read more...] about Wimbledon breaks records
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CNBC meets Maria Sharapova
Singapore –Tania Bryer conducted a rare, personal interview with Maria Sharapova the superstar athlete, entrepreneur and humanitarian. The 30-minute interview premiered in Asia on 28 March at 10am and excerpts will be available online. The programme will also air on CNBC networks in Europe and the United States. In the programme, Maria talked to Tania about her stardom, her upbringing and the sacrifices she made to become number 1 in the world, the injury that nearly ended her career … [Read more...] about CNBC meets Maria Sharapova
FOX Sports acquires French Open rights in Asia
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, announced that they have secured a new multi-year contract for the exclusive rights to broadcast the Tennis Grand Slam, the French Open, across 20 territories in Asia. The highly-anticipated tournament, and the only Grand Slam played on clay, will be showcased on FOX Sports’ networks across multiple platforms including … [Read more...] about FOX Sports acquires French Open rights in Asia
BBC 3D programming ‘on hold’ indefinitely
The BBC is to suspend 3D programming for an indefinite period due to a "lack of public appetite" for the technology. Kim Shillinglaw, the BBC's head of 3D, said it has "not taken off" with audiences who find it "quite hassly". The BBC began a two-year 3D trial in 2011, broadcasting several shows and events in 3D, including the Olympic Games and Strictly Come Dancing. Half of the estimated 1.5 million households in the UK with a 3D-enabled television watched last summer's Olympics … [Read more...] about BBC 3D programming ‘on hold’ indefinitely
YouTube to broadcast Wimbledon LIVE for the first time
YouTube announced that it will broadcast exclusive LIVE Wimbledon content via Wimbledon’s official YouTube channel. Wimbledon 2013 in London began on June 24, 2013. The channel will provide exclusive access to the matches, interviews, behind-the-scene footages as well as videos of press conferences throughout the Wimbledon fortnight. The channel will also feature archived footages of past matches including the 2008 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final: Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer. Fans … [Read more...] about YouTube to broadcast Wimbledon LIVE for the first time
ESPN STAR Sports receives exclusive rights to Spanish La Liga in Singapore
Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has secured live and exclusive rights to broadcast the Spanish La Liga in Singapore for the 2012/13 to 2014/15 seasons. ESPN STAR Sports will provide coverage across all platforms through its broadcast channels on its television channels, online via ESPN Player, and through its mobile brand Mobile ESPN. The deal also includes the option to showcase select games from La Liga in 3D. The Spanish La Liga deal bolsters ESPN STAR Sports’ current list of … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports receives exclusive rights to Spanish La Liga in Singapore
