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SYDNEY: In an effort to raise capital, Ten Network Holdings has issued A$77 million ($60 million) in new shares to Foxtel, giving the pay-TV platform a 15-percent stake in the broadcaster. TEN has also tapped Multi Channel Network as its sales rep for its TV and digital inventory as it …

SINGAPORE: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has bought Setanta Sports Asia, a premium rugby channel that reaches more than 40 million homes across 16 countries. The network features a range of rugby properties, including SANZAR, Super Rugby, European Rugby Champions Cup, National Rugby League and Guinness Pro 12. It joins Eurosport in …

MUMBAI: Indian DTH operator Videocon d2h has expanded its HD lineup to 35 channels and services, with plans to up that number to 50. The new additions include India's first DTH 4K Ultra HD service. The platform sees HD as a key growth area as HD-set penetration increases in India. …

BEIJING: Baidu-owned streaming platform iQIYI says that its base of paying subscribers has passed the 5-million mark—out of a total of some 500 million users. The platform, owned by China's leading search engine, launched in 2010 and in 2013 merged with PPS. Much of its premium content is movies: in …

PRAGUE: CJ E&M Corporation’s slate for NATPE Europe includes Let’s Go Time-Travelers, a comedic reality show. The company is also promoting From START till CLEAR, its longest running observational reality program. “Given [From START till CLEAR’s] proven success in the domestic market, we are excited to present it to the …

TOKYO: Fuji Television Network has announced plans to produce original content for Netflix, which is kicking off its Asian expansion in Japan this fall. Fuji TV and Netflix unveiled two productions at a press conference in Tokyo: a new season of Terrace House and the drama serial Atelier. Both shows …

HONG KONG: FOX International Channels' Chinese movie service SCM has reached a deal with Enlight Pictures for the TV and digital media rights to three new films, including Justin Lin's Hollywood Adventures. The big-budget titles will be made available on SCM linear, VOD and online catch-up service (SCM Play) after …

HONG KONG: Mezzo Live HD, a channel featuring classical and jazz concerts, has secured a presence in Indonesia on First Media and BiGTV. The channel is owned by Lagardère Active. The Indonesian deal was brokered by Lightning International. It sees a selection of the channel's performances being made available on …

HONG KONG: Music network TRACE Urban is due to launch a new dedicated feed for Southeast Asia next month. The feed, which will be available in HD, is set to replace the current international feed on AsiaSat-5. It will have a focus on relevant musical programming, featuring titles such as …

SYDNEY: The Australian Senate has passed the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015, which allows for the blocking of websites that may facilitate piracy, with Foxtel, among other TV and film outfits, welcoming the move. The new law allows content producers and copyright holders to seek court injunctions to block …