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Articles in December, 2006 issue of Television Asia
- For the first time ... making their way to the red carpet at ATA 2006 for the first time are two trailblazers from Indonesia and India, who have garnered a combined total of 10 nominations.(Asian Television Awards 2006, P.T. Tripar Multivision Plus and Gl
- Peppermint releases documentary of Orhan Pamuk.(The Discovery of Loneliness)(Brief article)
- E! Networks inks two new mobile deals in Asia Pacific.(Foxtel, Vodafone Holdings Australia Proprietary Ltd.)(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... MEASAT appoints Director, Sales--South Asia.(MEASAT Satellite Systems, Vishal Mathur)(Brief article)
- ABU General Assembly supports emergency warning broadcasting system.(Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union)(Brief article)
- Falcon to enable US operators to launch Triple Play services.(in the news)
- Cartoon Network launches search for new creative talent.(in the news)(Brief article)
- Lionsgate.(Company overview)
- CASBAA commends Thai Police Actions.(Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia)(piracy investigations of Thai Soon Cable TV, Golden Channel Cable TV and Sunshine Entertainment Cable TV)(Brief article)
- Singapore sets up office to develop interactive and digital media sector.(Media Development Authority, Infocomm Development Authority, and Ministry of Education )(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... Jack Gao appointed CEO of STAR China.(chief executive officer )(Brief article)
- CASBAA announces TV Advertising Awards winners.(in the news)
- Jupiter VOD, NBC Universal enter licensing agreement for Japan.(in the news)
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World of words.(frame store)(Toyota Motor Corp.'s Camry's advertisement using animated words by Fire Horse Studio)
by Lee, David - Singapore's Scrawl Studios and MDA collaborate in $21 (S$34) million deal.(in the news)(Brief article)
- Oasis International.(Company overview)(Brief article)
- Granada International.(services)(Company overview)(Brief article)
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Zap.(Cartoon)
by Iskander - Globo launches second international Brazilian football channel.(Globosat launches PFC Internacional)(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... Broadcast Australia appoints General Manager Mobile TV.(Martin Farrimond)(Brief article)
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Calling up content: whether as just another facet to cross-platform advertising deals, or as a channel in its own right, content providers are starting to explore TV via mobile in markets outside of Korea and Japan.(mobile tv)
by Osborne, Magz - Japan's SPC, JSAT to merge.(in the news)
- Asia's television industry is talking about ... Zonemedia to take VOOM HD into Europe, Africa, and Asia.(distribution agreement with Rainbow HD)(Brief article)
- Sanrio, and Nickelodeon, Viacom announce creative partnership.(in the news)(Brief article)
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Another day, another platform.(comment & contents)(Column)
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UTV--targetting the magic millions mark by 2010: as UTV eyes the Rs. 1000 crore (US$222 million) magical figure by 2009-10, Television Asia's Ritesh Gupta interviews Ronald D'mello, chief operating officer, UTV Software Communications Ltd about the compan
by Gupta, Ritesh - Softbank and News Corporation launch My Space Japan.(Brief article)
- iD Distribution racks up sales for Rainbow Media's Independent Film Channel.(Rainbow Media Group Inc., Independent Film Channel )(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... Australia's Ovation appoints Acquisitions and Programming Manager.(Ovation Channel hires Joel Williams )(Brief article)
- Kansai Telecasting Corporation win 2006 ABU CASBAA UNICEF Child Rights Award.(Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia, United Nations Children's Fund)(Brief article)
- Space Shower Networks records increase in profits.(in the news)
- Asia's television industry is talking about ... GlobeCast to deliver 2006 Asian Games live via satellite in SD and HDTV.(Qatar Telecom contract for high definition television coverage of the event)(Brief article)
- New Committee to facilitate Korean telecom-broadcasting projects.(in the news)(Brief article)
- Spiegel TV.(Spiegel TV GmbH)(Company overview)
- NDS joins Anytime Technology Partner Program.(Brief article)
- MEASAT-3 to launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in December.(MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and Boeing Satellite Systems Inc. to launch communications satellite)(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... MEASAT appoints new Director, Broadcast Sales.(MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd., Anne Chan )(Brief article)
- Record breaking attendance at MIPCOM 2006.(in the news)(Brief article)
- Irdeto to provide security for Indian satellite new channel content.(contract iwth TV Today Network )(Brief article)
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Postcard from the Mountain of Fire.(cinematographer's special)(Travel narrative)
by Gilbert, Laurie K. - Winners of ABU Prizes 2006 announced.(in the news)(Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union)(Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting)(NHK Japan Broadcasting Corp.)(China. Central Television)
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Broad threats: the cable and satellite industry is increasingly threatened by the growing distribution of content over broadband.
by Osaki, Tad - MIPCOM announces mobile TV awards winners 2006.(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... StarHub COO won't be replaced.(chief operating officer Yong Lum Sung resigned)(Brief article)
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Avid to roll out solutions for MacTels: no sooner had Apple unveiled its new crop of Intel powered Mac Pro workstations, that Avid is set to roll out updated versions of its industry-standard video and audio solutions for Intel-based Macs by year's end.(t
by Keshvani, Nazir - SPTI secures worldwide distribution rights to 2006 FIFA World Cup film.(Sony Pictures Television International gets movie distribution rights of 'The Grand Finale')(Brief article)
- Asia's television industry is talking about ... Buena Vista secures television distribution rights to Fearless.(Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific)(Brief article)
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Pay-TV market in the Asia Pacific region: the growth of pay-TV in the Asia Pacific region continues to evoke bullish sentiments. Ritesh Gupta asks PricewaterhouseCoopers and Frost & Sullivan to assess the progress made by the region's existing access
by Gupta, Ritesh - Asia's television industry is talking about ... STAR launches five Indian Channels, Fox News and Sky News in Japan.(Star TV Inc.)(Brief article)
- Topping the probability stakes: Television Asia speaks to the three stations currently leading the pack with the most nominations at the 11th Asian Television Awards.(MediaCorp Group, Discovery Networks Asia, CNN International)(Interview)
- Venevision, KBS sign distribution agreement.(Venevision International, Korean Broadcasting System)(Brief article)
- Singapore media companies clinch co-production deals at MIPCOM.(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... STAR appoints Karen Davidson as Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales.(Star TV Inc.)(Brief article)
- Total Sports Asia ties up with WIGE Media.(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... FremantleMedia signs deal with Don Letts.(FremantleMedia Enterprises)(Brief article)
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Birth and rebirth.(frame store)(Gatorade Rain)
by Lee, David - BVITV (Asia Pacific) concludes first mobile video content deal in Southeast Asia.(in the news)(Buena Vista International Television-Asia Pacific )(ABS-CBN Interactive )(Brief article)
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China dials-up TV via mobile: China recently recommended a home-grown standard for the mobile multimedia broadcasting industry. As telecom companies and broadcasters in China gear up to exploit the potential of TV on mobiles, Ritesh Gupta speculates how t
by Gupta, Ritesh - Singapore dreaming: Singapore's small geographical size has never stopped it from dreaming big. With a Media21 blueprint that aims to double the media industry's contribution to GDP by 2012, Television Asia outlines how the Lion City is looking to turn dr
- Mythbusters, Beyond 2000 enter mobile TV market.(FoneStarz Media launches new programs)(Brief article)
- CASBAA study highlights deterioration in 2006 piracy level.(Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia )(Brief article)
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Anime expands its horizons: anime may be scarce during prime-time on Japanese free-to-air networks, but its enormous potential abroad means homegrown animation houses and distributors are stepping up their export efforts.(animation)
by Osaki, Tad - FremantleMedia signs distribution deal with Elephant Films.(in the news)
- Asia's television industry is talking about ... CASBAA launches mobile television group.(Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia)(Brief article)
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Getting to grips with Mobile TV.(mobile tv)
by Osborne, Magz - Asia's television industry is talking about ... First Australian VOD deal for BBC Worldwide.(Telstra Corporation Ltd., video on demand)(Brief article)
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MTV's digital media moves in China: as the media landscape continues to evolve, broadcasters are aggressively expanding their digital media business. A trend which is exemplified by MTV Networks' online initiatives, Television Asia's Ritesh Gupta finds ou
by Gupta, Ritesh - SingTel, StarHub and ESPN STAR Sports to bid for soccer in rights in Singapore.(Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., English Premier League)(Brief article)
- MTV Networks announces alliance with Baidu.(in the news)(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... Alan Seiffert appointed SVP Business Development and Partnerships, CNBC Asia-Pacific.(senior vice president)(Brief article)
- i-POP develops WAP site for AXN.(i-POP Networks launches http:\\wap.axn-asia.com)(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... AsiaSat's Peter Jackson wins CASBAA Chairman's Award.(Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia honors Peter Jackson of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
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Could DTT infocasting bridge Asia's ICT divide?(partisan view)(digital terrestrial television )(information communication technology)
by Jaeger, Chris - Toy and animation industry players form joint production committee.(in the news)(Nelvana; Spin Master Toys; Sega Toys; TMS Entertainment)
- From PTS to TBS--what's next for Taiwan? Dr Louis Chen Chairman of Taiwan Broadcasting System talks to Television Asia about what lies ahead for Taiwan's local public service broadcaster.(Interview)
- MediaCorp restructures sales, corporate marketing, and news functions.(MediaCorp TV Singapore Private Ltd.)(Brief article)
- WOWOW content to go on SPC's channel 30.(contract with Sky Perfect Communications Inc. )(Brief article)
- Asia's television industry is talking about ... Singapore media players announce deals of US$50 million at MIPCOM 2006.(IV Lab signs contracts with Promenade Pictures and Huhu Studios)(Brief article)
- Singapore-MIT collaboration to spur growth of gaming industry.(Massachusetts Institute of Technology establishes Singapore-MIT International Game Lab through collaboration with Media Development Authority of Singapore )(Brief article)
- Who's who and who's new on Asia's television scene ... AETN International appoints Alan Hodges Managing Director, Asia Pacific.(Brief article)
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