Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) announced its plans to launch a new entertainment channel, DIVA Universal, in Asia on 19 September 2010. A vibrant and dynamic brand, DIVA Universal will replace Hallmark Channel reaching more than 20 million viewers across 21 Asian [...]
New York /Mumbai - A&E Television Networks, LLC (AETN) and Network18 Group have reached an agreement to form a joint venture, AETN-18 India. AETN-18 will launch HISTORY, BIO and other AETN channels in the Indian market. The joint venture between Network18 Group and AETN will [...]
BBC Worldwide signaled its long-term commitment to expanding in India with the announcement of a programme of new investment into its BBC channels, BBC Entertainment and CBeebies. The commitment is part of BBC Worldwide’s plans to increase its focus internationally. Over the [...]
Mumbai - MSM Discovery Private Limited, popularly known as the TheOneAlliance, has established a long-term strategic relationship with NEO Sports, for a pan-India distribution for its premium Sports channels’ - NEO Sports and NEO Cricket. NEO Cricket became the No. 1 sports channel [...]
Telkom Indonesia is aiming to launch IPTV services this September, reports local news website detik Finance. The IPTV service will initially be offered in the five cities of Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta and Surabaya, according to the reports. The telco has reportedly [...]
Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) has elected National Chengchi University Journalism Department Chairperson Su Herng as its new chairwoman to succeed Bonnie Peng, reports Taiwan News. The terms of Peng and three other members ran out, and only one of the four [...]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its Broadcasting Financial Results 2008-09 report. The commercial television sector reported $3,784.4 million in broadcasting services revenue in 2008-09, a nine percent decrease from 2007-08. Total reported [...]
Singapore – MediaCorp and NHK have selected four projects to commission after a fourth successful run of its regional pitching event, The Asian Pitch (TAP). The winners will receive full funding for their documentary production. Now on its fourth year, The Asian Pitch is an initiative [...]
Poh’s Kitchen (40 x 30’) will premiere in Central and South East Asia, following a recent sale to Discovery Asia by ABC Commercial. The cooking series will screen in territories including Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and The Philippines. "We are always [...]
Endemol announced that Australia Network had acquired 337 hours of programming for the Asia Pacific region. The deal was negotiated by Endemol Worldwide Distribution’s sales director for Asia, Daniel Edwards. The slate of programming includes Home and Away Seasons 21 & 22, Packed [...]