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  • Korean broadcaster SBS International gets rights for 2010, 2014 Fifa World Cups

    Korean broadcaster SBS International gets rights for 2010, 2014 Fifa World Cups

    MUMBAI: Football Media Services (FMS), the joint venture between Infront Sports & Media and Dentsu handling the distribution of Asian broadcast rights to the 2007-2014 Fifia events on behalf of soccer’s governing body Fifa has successfully negotiated a broadcast rights agreement with Korean broadcaster SBS International.

    The agreement covers the broadcast rights in Korea for all 2007-2014 Fifa events, including all matches of the 2010 and 2014 Fifa World Cups.

    SBS International is the international acquisition arm of Seoul Broadcasting System, one of the leading national South Korean television and radio networks. SBS was previously a joint rights holder for the 2002 and 2006 Fifa World Cups along with two other major networks in Korea.

    FMS MD TMichael Francombe says, “The agreement with SBS International is a great start for Fifa’s distribution plans in Asia and for Football Media Services. I am confident that SBS will be an excellent and innovative partner for Fifa.

    “Working with a major national broadcaster will ensure maximum coverage and audiences for the Fifa World Cups and other Fifa events in this important Asian market.”

    The 2010 Fifa World Cup will take place across nine cities in South Africa: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria and Rustenburg. The final event will consist of 64 matches. The international signal will be produced by Host Broadcast Services (HBS). HBS was also the host broadcaster for the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan and 2006 Fifa World Cup Germany.

  • Buena Vista Intl TV concludes VoD deal with a Korean broadcaster

    Buena Vista Intl TV concludes VoD deal with a Korean broadcaster

    MUMBAI:Buena Vista International Television–Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP), the international television distribution arm of Disney has concluded a multi-year agreement with Korean pay-per-view (PPV) and video-on-demand (VoD) operator CGV Choice, a subsidiary of CJ Media.

    The deal is for current and library features from BVITV-AP’s features portfolio. BVITV-AP is the first US studio to deliver Hollywood movies on CGV Choice’s VOD platform. This agreement is in line with Disney’s focus on the application of technology to enhance its content and expand its distribution to deliver it anytime, anywhere.

    Under this licensing agreement, subscribers to CGV Choice are able to enjoy films like The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl, Flightplan, National Treasure and Casanova.

    BVITV-AP’s senior VP, MD Steve Macallister says, “We are pleased to be the first U.S. studio to be delivering hit Hollywood blockbusters on-demand to CGV Choice’s pay-per-view and VOD subscribers. This is another groundbreaking new media deal for BVITV in Korea and reflects our commitment to finding new and innovative ways to deliver our quality content whenever consumers want it.”

    CJ Media executive VP Richard Shim says, “We are thrilled to have BVITV-AP as an important partner of our service. CGV Choice is Korea’s premier PPV and VOD operator and service brand of CJ Media.

    “At present, Korea’s Cable TV market is fast developing its digital convergence, and VOD stands to lead in new media. We look forward to providing our VOD subscribers with BVITV-AP’s high quality Hollywood blockbusters that will position us as the leader in this exciting new media space.”

  • IOC in $72mn deal with Korean broadcaster

    IOC in $72mn deal with Korean broadcaster

    MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has awarded the Olympic broadcast rights in Korea to SBS, the privately-owned terrestrial commercial broadcaster in South Korea. SBS will have all rights on any audiovisual medium in the territory.

    The agreement, valued at $ 33 million for Vancouver 2010 and London 2012, and $ 39.5 million for the 2014 and 2016 Games, includes for the first time Olympic coverage in both North and South Korea. It also shows a significant increase of 109 per cent from the current broadcast rights agreement (2002–2008) with the Korean Pool which runs until the Olympic Games in Beijing.

    In line with the IOC’s policy to ensure maximum coverage and exposure for the Olympic Games broadcast, the agreement ensures that 250 hours of the Olympic Games and 150 hours of the Olympic Winter Games are broadcast on Korean free-to-air channels, along with an “Olympic Games’ Daily Highlights” programme, which will be shown in prime time.

    IOC president Jacques Rogge said, “This significant agreement is an excellent outcome for the IOC and for the people of Korea, who are avid Olympic Games fans. This deal ensures a broader reach and greater coverage with a dedicated and enthusiastic new broadcast partner. This deal will mark the end of our relationship with the Korea Pool. We look forward to their collaboration on the Beijing Games and thank them for their partnership in previous Games”.

    IOC executive board member Richard Carrión, who led the TV rights negotiations in Korea, said, “Korea is arguably the world’s most advanced media market in terms of broadband penetration and early adoption of new technologies. This new contract with SBS will allow the deployment of a full spectrum of new media rights as well as extending the coverage of Olympic Games into North Korea. The financial aspects are also favourable for the Olympic Movement. We are very pleased with this outcome.”