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Bloomberg To Launch Australian Feed
March 20, 2012 - Bloomberg Television today announced a major investment in a separate, dedicated feed that will be customized for audiences in Australia.

Outdoor Channel HD Launches On SkyCable
March 19, 2012 - Multi Channels Asia today announced that Outdoor Channel, the World Leader In Outdoor Entertainment, has launched on the Philippines largest MSO – Sky Cable.

Sony's One Launches On Indovision
March 19, 2012 - Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has expanded distribution of its first Asian general entertainment network, ONE, in Indonesia by launching on the leading pay-TV platform Indovision.

HP Launches SEA Campaign With Discovery
March 16, 2012 - Discovery Channel, one of the world's most widely distributed television brands and the flagship network in Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific's (DNAP) portfolio, and HP, the world's largest provider of information technology infrastructure, software, services and solutions to individuals and organizations of all sizes, today announced details of a six-week partnership.

I-Cable's EBITDA Improves To HK$78 Mil.
March 16, 2012 - The Group loss attributable to Shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to HK$180 million, as compared to a loss of HK$267 million for 2010. Basic and diluted loss per share were both HK$0.09 (2010: HK$0.13).

Phoenix Satellite Revenues +42% To HK$3.7 Bil.
March 16, 2012 - The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 02008) (the "Company"), Mr. Liu Changle, said today that he was very pleased to announce the Company's annual results for the 2011 financial year.

KDDI Launches IPTV Service
March 16, 2012 - Espial(r), a leader in on-demand TV solutions, today announced KDDI's launch of a new generation on-demand TV user experience powered by the Espial TV Browser and its HTML5 capabilities.

Cisco to acquire NDS for USD 5 bil.
March 15, 2012 - Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced its intent to acquire NDS Group Ltd., a leading provider of video software and content security solutions that enable service providers and media companies to securely deliver and monetize new video entertainment experiences.

Taj Television Launches Ten Golf
March 15, 2012 - Taj Television India Pvt. Ltd., a premier sports broadcaster from Asian Sub-Continent has announced the launch of Ten Golf - a dedicated 24-hours Golf Channel.

Discovery Kids Rolling Out To Three Asian Markets
March 14, 2012 - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of leading global real-world media company Discovery Communications, today announced that it will be launching Discovery Kids in the region with India, Indonesia and the Philippines as the first markets to roll out.

Youku, Tudou Agree To Merge In Stock Transaction
March 12, 2012 - Youku Inc. (NYSE: YOKU) ("Youku") and Tudou Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: TUDO) ("Tudou") announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement for Tudou to combine with Youku in a 100% stock-for-stock transaction.

DW To Stream Content Over Chinese Video Portals
March 12, 2012 - DW, Germany's international broadcaster, has secured distribution of several lifestyle and culture programs on four leading Chinese video portals including v.huanqiu.com, youku.com, tudou.com and ku6.com.

Amazing Race To Localize In Philippines & Vietnam
March 12, 2012 - Disney Media Distribution (DMD) today announced plans for a localized version of eight-time Emmy Award-winning reality series, "The Amazing Race" for the first time in Vietnam with BHD and VTV3 and in the Philippines with TV5.

Outdoor Channel HD Launches On Cignal DTH
March 12, 2012 - Multi Channels Asia today announced that Outdoor Channel, the World Leader In Outdoor Entertainment, has launched on the Cignal DTH platform in the Philippines and for the first time in High Definition.

J:Com Acquires Asmik Ace Entertainment
March 8, 2012 - Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM; Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shuichi Mori) announced today that the Company's board of directors has approved the share acquisition of ASMIK ACE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (Asmik Ace; Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Masao Teshima), making Asmik Ace a consolidated affiliate of J:COM.

ACCC Hears Market On Foxtel's Austar Acquisiton
March 7, 2012 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today commenced market consultation on the proposed undertaking offered by FOXTEL Management Pty Limited (for and on behalf of the FOXTEL Partnership) in respect of its proposed acquisition of Austar United Communications Limited.

Sony Rebrands AXN Beyond To beTV In Asia
March 7, 2012 - Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, home to leading regional pay-TV channels including AXN, Sony Entertainment Television, Animax and ONE, is rebranding AXN Beyond as beTV across Asia.

AMC/Sundance Promotes Ed Palluth To EVP
March 7, 2012 - AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced today the promotion of Ed Palluth to executive vice president, global distribution. He was formerly senior vice president, global distribution for AMC/Sundance Channel Global.

MTV Live Joins Cignal's HD Lineup
March 5, 2012 - Viacom International Media Networks Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced MTV Live HD's launch in the Philippines through Cignal, owned and operated by MediaScape Inc., a subsidiary of MediaQuestHoldings, the investment arm of the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund.

Casbaa Forum Tackles Indonesia Pay-TV Dynamics
March 2, 2012 - Indonesia's pay-TV market is taking off, speakers told a capacity crowd of delegates at CASBAA's Indonesia in View: Growing Pay TV forum, held in Jakarta on February 29th.

MPA: Indonesia TV Sector To Grow By 18% To 2016
March 1, 2012 - A new report published today by Media Partners Asia (MPA) predicts that Indonesia's television industry will maintain its high growth phase with value creation likely to increase in the years ahead.

IMG Launches Action Sports Channel In Asia
March 1, 2012 - IMG Media, part of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, today launched EDGEsport, the first-ever 24-hour premium action sport channel, to the Asian market.

Kudelski Turnaround Program On Track
February 23, 2012 - The Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), the world's leading provider of media content protection and value-added service technology, announced today its 2011 annual results.

CMH Sees Slight Dip In Net Profits
February 23, 2012 - Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) (ASX:CMJ) announces today an operating net profit after tax (NPAT) result for the six months to December 31, 2011 (1H12) of $44.3 million, a decline of 2 per cent on the previous corresponding period result of $45.4 million (1H11).

Nick Jr. Launches On Grammy's 1-Sky
February 22, 2012 - Viacom International Media Networks Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced Nick Jr.'s launch in Thailand through GMM Grammy, the country's largest entertainment and media conglomerate group.

Tina McIntosh Heads Marketing For Nick AU & NZ
February 21, 2012 - Tina McIntosh has been appointed the new Director of Marketing and Commercial Partnerships for Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, announced today by Ben Richardson, Vice President and General Manager of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand.

BBC Appoints Advertising VP For South Asia
February 15, 2012 - BBC Worldwide today announced the appointment of Rohit Gopakumar as Vice President, South Asia for BBC Advertising.

Foxtel Launches 3 New Channels On Xbox 360
February 14, 2012 - FOXTEL's internet television service, FOXTEL on Xbox 360 launches three channels this week – Cartoon Network, ESPN2 and FOOTY PLAY Powered by FOX SPORTS. From February 14 FOXTEL on Xbox 360 subscribers will see Cartoon Network as part of the Get Started Package[1] as well as the addition of ESPN2 to the Sports Package – at no additional cost.

Foxtel To Launch A&E Channel
February 13, 2012 - FOXTEL launches its new factual entertainment channel A&E this Thursday February 16 at 6.30pm on HD Channel 607 (and SD Channel 230).

Gautam Talwar Joins Fremantle In Asia VP Role
February 9, 2012 - FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) today announced the appointment of Gautam Talwar to the newly created role of Vice President Business Development - Asia.

ESS' Mike Kerr To Head Golf Body The Asian Tour
February 9, 2012 - The Asian Tour has appointed Mike Kerr as its CEO based at the Tour's headquarters in Singapore. Kerr will assume his role from March 16, 2012.

ESS Appoints Don Anderson To Sales Team
February 9, 2012 - Asia's top sports content provider, ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) today announced the appointment of a new addition to its Integrated Advertising Sales Team in Singapore.

New Channel Launches Keep TV18 In The Red
February 9, 2012 - Steady quarter with consolidated revenues at Rs. 342.8 crores and an operating profit of Rs. 28.5 crores from operations excluding one-timers.

MIB: Orders Placed For 8.8 Mil. Digital STBs
February 9, 2012 - In a major move to mainstream the digitalization roadmap, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has undertaken a series of reviews to assess the progress. In a High Level Review Meeting, it was confirmed that orders had already been placed by major service providers for about 8.79 million set top boxes that would take care of the projected need of 10 million boxes for the first phase of digitalisation for which the cut off date is 30th June 2012 in the four metros.

Foxtel Subscription Revenues +5.1% In 2H 2011
February 9, 2012 - FOXTEL today announced a 5.1% increase in subscription revenues for the six months to 31 December 2011 reflecting solid improvements in the take-up of FOXTEL products by FOXTEL customers including FOXTEL's iQ, multiroom and high definition digital offerings.

Turner Names Gerhard Zeiler President Of Intl Biz
February 8, 2012 - International television executive Gerhard Zeiler will join Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) as president of Turner Broadcasting System International, the company's global portfolio of branded television networks and related businesses, it was announced today by Phil Kent, chairman and CEO of TBS, Inc.

FIC Signs Content Deal With GMA
February 3, 2012 - GMA Worldwide, Inc. (GWI), the content acquisition and distribution subsidiary of leading Philippine multimedia company GMA Network, Inc. (GMA), recently signed a three-year output deal with FOX International Channels (FOX).

High Dividends As MNC Outperforms
February 2, 2012 - PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk. ("MNC") continues to grow from strength to strength with results that continue to outperform the market per 4Q 2011 (1st September to 31st December 2011) and FY 2011U (Full Year 2011 Unaudited).

BBC Launches Four Channels On TrueVisions
February 2, 2012 - BBC Worldwide Channels Asia today officially launched BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment and CBeebies on TrueVisions, Thailand's largest and leading cable and satellite television operator.

MP & Silva Gets Asia Rights For Brazilian Football
February 2, 2012 - MP & Silva, a leading international sports media company, and Globo TV Sports, the exclusive distributor of Campeonato Paulista and Brasileirao, announced today that they have signed a deal including the distribution of rights of Campeonato Brasileiro da Série A (also known as Brazilian League Série A or Brasileirão) and Campeonato Paulista in France, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar.

StarHub's Pay-TV Revenue Dips 5% In 2011
February 2, 2012 - StarHub Ltd today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2011.

SES Relocates Satellite To Boost Asia Bandwidth
January 31, 2012 - SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) today announced that the SES-3 satellite is being relocated from its former location over North America to Asia, an area experiencing great demand for state-of-the-art, reliable satellite capacity.

MCA Secures Asia Distribution For Motorvision TV
January 31, 2012 - Multi Channels Asia (MCA) and Motorvision today announced that MCA has secured the exclusive distribution rights to MOTORVISION TV – a High Definition European pay TV channel dedicated to the passion and fascination of automobiles.

ABN Partners With Motorola
January 17, 2012 - Motorola Mobility will provide Malaysia's Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN) the equipment and services to launch the country's most advanced digital cable TV network in the second quarter of 2012.

Saban At The Helm Of Tiger 2.0
December 23, 2011 - Lead investor has about US$20 – 30 mil. in new CTE venture for a 50%-plus stake, says MPA.

Singapore's Online Piracy Problem
December 16, 2011 - Content theft high in the media hub, and action must be taken soon, says industry.

FIC Gets Bigger in Taiwan
December 8, 2011 - A larger business in Taiwan, solid gains in Japan and growth in SEA caps a good year.

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