Nat Geo Music Joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood

Kuala Lumpur, 3 December 2012 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today an agreement with FOX International Channels (“FIC”) for the distribution of Nat Geo Music HD via the MEASAT-3a satellite. The channel joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E for viewers across the Asian region.

Nat Geo Music is the premier destination for people who are passionate about music and world cultures. It features seasoned artists and emerging talents in the music scene to provide viewers with an authentic sound that is rich in diversity. Nat Geo Music is available in Europe, Latin America and Asia.

“We are pleased to collaborate with FIC to distribute Nat Geo Music HD, a premium high definition channel to audience across Asia,” said Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, MEASAT. “The addition of Nat Geo Music enhances the line up of high quality HD channels on our key video slot at 91.5°E.”

The MEASAT-3/3a satellites at 91.5°E support the expansion of MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood which now features 37 channels, leading the HD channels distribution in Asia. The video neighbourhood features a variety of news, general entertainment, sports and factual programming.

About MEASAT

MEASAT is a premium supplier of satellite communication services to leading international broadcasters, DTH platforms and telecom operators. With capacity across a fleet of five communications satellites, MEASAT is able to provide satellite services to over 145 countries representing 80% of the world’s population across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

The MEASAT fleet includes the state of art MEASAT-3/3a satellites at 91.5°E which support Asia’s premium DTH and video distribution neighbourhood, MEASAT-2 at 148.0°E, MEASAT-5 at 119.5°E and AFRICASAT-1 at 46.0°E. The MEASAT fleet will be further strengthened with the addition of AFRICASAT-1a at 46°E in Q1 2013 and MEASAT-3b at 91.5°E in Q4 2013.

Leveraging facilities at the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre, and working with a select group of world-class partners, MEASAT also provides a complete range of broadcast and telecommunications solutions. Services include 3D, high definition and standard definition video playout, video turnaround, co-location, uplinking, broadband and IP termination services.

For more information, please visit www.measat.com.

Contact:
Tan Shyue Wern
MEASAT
+60 (3) 8213 2152
tswtan@measat.com

AsiaSat Wins Contract Renewals and Capacity Expansion from EBU

Hong Kong, 3 December 2012 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat), Asia’s leading satellite operator today announced that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the world’s leading alliance of public service media organizations, has signed long-term contract renewals for two C-band transponders on AsiaSat 5. Furthermore, a new contract was signed to secure additional AsiaSat 5 capacity to support EBU’s substantial growth of media content delivery services in the Asia-Pacific region.

These contracts confirm and further extend the existing long-standing relationship between the two companies, which began in 1999. AsiaSat 5 is now an integral part of the EBU’s global content delivery network which distributes entertainment, culture and music content, and live sports and news events such as the Olympics, World Cup, and the UEFA Champions League from Europe and across Asia. The EBU will continue to use AsiaSat 5 to serve its members and media organizations with top quality broadcast services, while the capacity expansion is set to boost its ability to meet the growing demand for content distribution in the Asia region.

EBU Network Director Graham Warren said, “Our relationship with AsiaSat has been a long and fruitful one, and we are pleased to further strengthen this valued partnership through these renewed and new contracts. AsiaSat has been and remains a steadfast partner for EBU. We look forward to continuing to work with AsiaSat to provide professional and high-quality services to the media community in a reliable and cost-effective way.”

“We are proud to have established an enduring relationship with EBU which is built on the proven performance and reliability of our satellite products and services. We are pleased to see that our successful collaboration will continue for many years to come. We thank the EBU for their trust and the opportunity to continue providing the service quality and flexibility needed to meet their expansion objectives,” said William Wade, President and CEO of AsiaSat.

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About The European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

The EBU is the world’s foremost alliance of public service media organizations, with Members in 56 countries in Europe and beyond.

The EBU’s mission is to defend the interests of public service media and to promote their indispensible contribution to modern society. It is the point of reference for industry knowledge and expertise.

The EBU operates EUROVISION, the media industry’s premier distributor and producer of top quality live sport and news, as well as entertainment, culture and music content.

The EUROVISION satellite and fibre network is the largest and most reliable in the world directly plugged in to public service media everywhere.

web: www.ebu.ch – www.eurovision.com

twitter: @EBU_Eurovision #ebu #eurovision

About AsiaSat 5

AsiaSat 5 is a Space Systems/Loral’s 1300 satellite launched in August 2009, operating at the orbital location of 100.5 degrees East. AsiaSat 5 carries 26 C-band and 14 Ku-band transponders, and has a design life of 15 years. Its powerful C-band footprint covers over 50 countries and regions spanning from Russia to New Zealand and from Japan to the Middle East and parts of Africa. The Ku-band coverage consists of two high powered fixed beams serving East Asia and South Asia, as well as a steerable beam.

About AsiaSat

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), the leading regional satellite operator in Asia, serves over two-thirds of the world’s population with its four satellites, AsiaSat 3S at 105.5ºE, AsiaSat 4 at 122ºE, AsiaSat 5 at 100.5ºE and AsiaSat 7. The AsiaSat satellite fleet provides services to both the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Over 450 television and radio channels are now delivered by the company’s satellites offering access to over 620 million TV households across the Asia-Pacific region. AsiaSat also provides telecommunications operators and end users services such as voice networks, private VSAT networks and broadband multimedia. AsiaSat’s latest satellites, AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8, are planned to be launched in the first half of 2014. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 1135). For more information, please visit http://www.asiasat.com

Media Inquiries:

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited
Sabrina Cubbon, Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Tel : (852) 2500 0899
Mobile : (852) 9097 1210
Email : scubbon@asiasat.com

Winnie Pang, Manager, Corporate Affairs
Tel : (852) 2500 0880
Email : wpang@asiasat.com

Successful launch of EUTELSAT 70B satellite by Sea Launch

Paris, 4 December 2012 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that its EUTELSAT 70B satellite has been successfully delivered into orbit by a Zenit-3SL rocket operated by Sea Launch AG from the ocean-based Odyssey Launch Platform in international waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Lift-off of the rocket carrying the 5.2 tonne satellite took place on Monday 3 December at 20.44 GMT/UTC. After a 1-hour 6-minute flight, the Zenit-3SL booster released EUTELSAT 70B into geosynchronous transfer orbit. Partial deployment of the solar array was carried out successfully approximately two hours after spacecraft separation.

Following early orbit operations managed by Eutelsat and Astrium engineers and which include circularising the satellite’s orbit, fully extending the solar arrays and deploying the antennas, EUTELSAT 70B will undergo a full series of in-orbit tests. The latest satellite to Eutelsat’s fleet is expected to enter full commercial service in mid-January 2013.

Commenting after launch and the first manoeuvres, Eutelsat CEO, Michel de Rosen said: “We are delighted to announce that EUTELSAT 70B is on its way to 70.5 degrees East and thank Sea Launch, Energia Logistics and RSC Energia for this flawless launch. With a footprint connecting Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, EUTELSAT 70B will be a powerful asset to our in-orbit resources. Its reach into Asia will also be a strong complement to the EUTELSAT 172A satellite integrated into our fleet in September following the acquisition of this satellite from GE Capital.”

Built for Eutelsat by Astrium using its E3000 platform, EUTELSAT 70B is designed to optimise resources from the 70.5° East orbital slot. With high frequency reuse, four powerful regional beams connected to 48 Ku-band transponders are located on a single platform, more than doubling current capacity at 70.5° East for data and government services, broadband access, GSM backhauling and professional video exchanges.

EUTELSAT 70B will replace the EUTELSAT 70A satellite which will subsequently be redeployed to another location for continued commercial service.

About Eutelsat Communications

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is the holding company of Eutelsat S.A. With capacity commercialised on 29 satellites that provide coverage across Europe, as well as the Middle East, Africa and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, Eutelsat is one of the world’s three leading satellite operators. As of 30 September 2012 Eutelsat’s satellites were broadcasting more than 4,400 television channels to over 200 million cable and satellite homes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Group’s satellites also serve a wide range of fixed and mobile telecommunications services, TV contribution markets, corporate networks, and broadband markets for Internet Service Providers and for transport, maritime and in-flight markets. Eutelsat’s broadband subsidiary, Skylogic, markets and operates high speed Internet services through teleports in France and Italy that serve consumers, enterprises, local communities, government agencies and aid organisations in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat and its subsidiaries employ just over 750 commercial, technical and operational professionals. This culturally diverse staff comprises employees from 30 countries. www.eutelsat.com

For further information

Press
Vanessa O’Connor, Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91, voconnor@eutelsat.fr
Frédérique Gautier, Tel: + 33 1 53 98 37 91, fgautier@eutelsat.fr
Marie-Sophie Ecuer, Tel: + 33 1 53 98 32 45, mecuer@eutelsat.fr

Investors & Analysts
Lisa Finas, Tel: +33 1 53 98 35 30, investors@eutelsat-communications.com
Léonard Wapler, Tel: +33 1 53 98 31 07, investors@eutelsat-communications.com

Winners announced of the Eutelsat TV Awards 2012!

Venice, 30 November 2012 – “Creative programming, engagement with viewers and a feel for new trends are core to great TV,” said Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat CEO, at tonight’s Eutelsat TV Awards ceremony in Venice.

The Eutelsat TV Awards is a unique international event recognising the quality of thematic satellite TV channels. Over 120 channels from 19 countries participated in this year’s competition, their programming formats, innovation and audience relationship judged by an independent panel of media experts representing the world’s most dynamic broadcasting markets.

Simon Albury, former Chief Executive of the Royal Television Society and patron of this year’s jury added: “It’s no understatement to say that 2012 has been an historic year for TV. Audience records were broken around the world for mega events like the Olympics and broadcasters showed their boundless capacity to create innovative programming ideas and to turn the arrival of new platforms and changing viewing habits to their advantage. At the end of the day great viewing is about great content and this is what we have celebrated tonight at the Eutelsat TV Awards. Congratulations to all participants!”

Fashion One Announces Deal With Chunghwa Telecom

The Bigfoot Venture Subsidiary Expands in Taiwan

Hong Kong, December 3, 2012 – Fashion One, the international channel for fashion, entertainment and lifestyle programmes, announced the launch of the channel on the Entry Pack of Chunghwa Telecom, the largest operator of broadband multimedia services in Taiwan. The channel will commence telecast on Chunghwa MOD channel 97 starting December 3, 2012 after landing in Taiwan earlier this year in October.

Broadcasting in crystal clear high definition, Fashion One is a cutting-edge, global television network focusing on the synergy between lifestyle, travel, entertainment, film and fashion. The international TV network seeks to entertain the female audience in Taiwan with content that reveals fashion in every aspect of life.

“Fashion One is excited about the collaboration with Chunghwa Telecom, one of the largest and most prominent media companies in Taiwan,” said Ashley Jordan, CEO, Fashion One. “The cooperation is part of our momentum in establishing strategic long-term partnerships in Asia, we look forward to provide the best entertainment with localized original programming to their 118 million Chinese speaking audience.”

Besides the world’s 4 biggest fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris, the channel will also debut with Men’s couture from Paris and Milan, as well as design from Perth Fashion Festival Spring/Summer 2013. Audience can enjoy the glamour showcase of the latest spring/summer 2013 collections featuring famous designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Gucci, Prada, Versace, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger.

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About Fashion One

From the world’s premier international Fashion and Entertainment channel, audiences can expect an array of world-class programming, ranging from the latest trends and insights in the fashion industry, to exotic lifestyles and fashion destinations, plus a healthy dose of the latest news from Hollywood. For more information, visit www.fashionone.com.

For media queries, please contact:

Fashion One
Gorden Li
gorden@fashionone.com
+852 5808 3450

Truevisions has ‘no plans to cut programme procurement budget’

December 3, 2012 – Pay-TV operator TrueVisions intends to continue spending Bt5 billion on procuring international and local sports and variety programmes despite losing the English Premier League rights, True Corp chief executive officer Suphachai Chearavanont said.

True spends about Bt5 billion annually on procuring programmes. Though it failed to retain the EPL broadcasting rights for forthcoming seasons, it has no plans to cut its spending on procuring programmes.

He added that TrueVisions is also interested in entering the terrestrial digital-TV broadcasting business in the future.

ESPN Star Sports returns to StarHub, continues on mio TV

2012-12-01-ESPN Star Sports’ (ESS) television channels and multimedia packages will be offered on both StarHub and SingTel’s mio TV.

The two Singapore pay-TV operators confirmed on Saturday that they had signed non-exclusive deals to carry ESS content, which includes Formula One, Spanish La Liga football, Grand Slam tennis and golf’s Majors.

StarHub lost out on ESS content in 2009, when SingTel secured exclusive rights on a three-year deal.

NDS to offer cable TV digitization technology to Atria Technologies

Nov 30, 2012, BANGALORE: NDS, a Cisco company, has announced that it is providing a suite of video technologies to enable multi system operator (MSO) Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) to digitize and expand its cable TV service in Southern India.

ACT currently has over one million Analogue Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV and broadband subscribers. With the launch of improved digital cable packages, the company aims to expand its digital customer base across its operations. To enable the launch, NDS is providing ACT with industry-leading solutions that will help secure revenues and provide enhanced functionality for subscribers, including VideoGuard conditional access (CA), MediaHighwayset-top box software, and a bespoke branded electronic programme guide (EPG); the new digital service will also support interactive features such as games and TV apps.

December 2012

Digital, Legal and Anywhere – TV in Singapore Today

Digital, Legal and Anywher CASBAA and Olswang held a media briefing on November 29 to launch a new report and to unveil an online directory of digital content available from legitimate sources.

CASBAA TV Upfronts – Indonesia and Singapore

CASBAA’s networking and preview experience for media buyers, agency heads and clients continued its tour of Asia Pacific to promote the power of multichannel TV as a marketing tool. Check out info forSingapore and Jakarta

Vietnam: Pay-TV regulations delayed; new consultation launched
Vietnam’s government has implemented a six-month extension for Pay-TV regulations initially announced in May 2011. At the same time, a public/industry consultation on a new “Master Plan” for the broadcasting industry will take place. Download an updated report here (CASBAA members’ only)

Connections Q4 2012

Get your copy of the latest issue of Connections, CASBAA’s in house magazine to keep you tuned-in to the multichannel TV industry. Download your copy or read online here

Singapore Convergence Review Panel: Interesting ideas, but will they work?

CASBAA and several member companies participated in consultations with the “Media Convergence Review Panel” that just reported recommendations to the Singapore government. Further info here (CASBAA members’ only)

HK: Letter from Copyright Association

Local IPR stakeholders call on the government to swiftly re-introduce the new copyright legislative proposal to Legco. Check it out here

Industry presses for Singapore action against online piracy

A coalition of companies from the television, telecom, and cinema industries, in a joint position paper, continued to press the Singapore government for action against online piracy. The position paper can be downloaded here

CASBAA Year End Mixer 2012

The Association’s final networking Mixer of the year took place on November 29th at the Prelude Rooftop Bar at the Boathouse Restaurant in Singapore. See photos from the event here

“Myanmar in View” seminar planned

CASBAA is planning a day-long “Myanmar in View” country seminar with representatives of the government and the industry to be held in Singapore on February 27th. The event will be open to CASBAA members only, so mark your calendars. Sponsorship opportunities are available; if interested contact Agnes Chan atagnes@casbaa.com

Thailand Channel Licensing Gets Somewhat Clearer

November’s meeting of the Regulatory and Antipiracy Committee discussed Thailand’s licensing process now under way for pay-TV providers, and the effects on international players. The Executive Office has further clarified the documentation requirements for channels in an updated paper that can be downloaded here (CASBAA members’ only)

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Singapore slates new ‘convergent’ media rules

November 30, 2012 – THE 12-member Media Convergence Review Panel formed by the Government in March took this as their starting point: that consumers can now access media content across geographic boundaries, anywhere and however they want it.

Singapore’s media regulations, however, have traditionally been structured along the various platforms that have emerged over the decades, including television and radio, films, arts performances, newspapers and other printed matter.

To ensure that policy and licensing rules in Singapore stay relevant, the panel has issued a 64-page report, which tackles the problem on several key fronts.

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