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  • Foxtel to launch crime network in Australia

    Foxtel to launch crime network in Australia

    MUMBAI: When Star News launches a crime channel by the middle of next year it will have a programme model at its disposal.

    Foxtel which claims to be Australia’s leading subscription television provider will launch A&E television network’s (AETN) newly-created Crime & Investigation Network in January.

    The network will investigate the drama of real life crime, from how forensic scientists solve crimes using cutting edge technology to what makes serial killers tick and meeting the men and women who risk their lives to put criminals behind bars.

    The new channel will replace TechTV, which will cease to be on Foxtel Digital’s platform after 31 December. After Comcast acquired TechTV in May it decided to withdraw the international feed of TechTV for territories including Australia.

    While the new channel will be managed, programmed and broadcast by Foxtel it will draw on the extensive programming library and resources of AETN.

    The new channel further extends the successful relationship between AETN and Foxtel, which also carries localised versions of The History Channel and The Biography Channel.

    The new channel will go behind-the-scenes on criminal investigations, take an in-depth look at police work on some of the world’s most fascinating cases and observe how technology helps solve ‘cold cases’.

    Viewers will see biographies of infamous murderers, serial killers and outlaws, explore the world of science and how it catches killers and live the life of a cop as you cruise the beat.

    Foxtel claims to be connected to more than 1.1 million homes on cable and satellite through retail and wholesale distribution in Australia. Foxtel is owned by Telstra Corporation (50 per cent), News Corp (25 per cent), and Publishing and Broadcasting (25 per cent). Foxtel had launched its new digital cable and satellite service in March.

  • TechTV announces video game winners at awards show

    MUMBAI: Tech TV has announced the winners of its annual video game awards. This was done on its show X-Play.
    The annual awards show that unveiled the winning titles in 11 categories encompassed the 2003 gaming titles in their entirety. X-Play covers the games, gamers, and gear that are fueling today’s video gaming mania.
    X-Play’s host Andy Sessler said, “It was not an easy decision. As hard as it was, we would love to have the same anguish picking one game out of such an exceptional shortlist year after year.” George Lucas’ video game spinoff of the latest Star Wars movie was judged Best Game of the year. The game was titled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. It also won an award for best role playing.
    Nintendo’s cult favourite The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker won in the adventure section. The trophy for best platformer went to the game Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando. This came from the Sony stable. Insomniac Games created the product. The company’s president and CEO Ted Price was quoted in an official release saying,” Being a winner of the Best of 2003 is particularly satisfying for us because we poured our hearts and souls into making this game. To see it recognised in this way, especially in light of such tough competition, makes all the late nights in production worthwhile.”
    TechTV showcases the smart, edgy, and unexpected side of technology. By telling stories through the prism of technology, TechTV intrigues viewers with everything from help and information to cutting-edge factual programming and outrageous late-night fun.
    TechTV viewers are highly interactive and passionate about engaging in the television experience and log a monthly average of 1.6 million unique visitors to techtv.com. TechTV claims to be currently available in more than 40 million homes in the US. In addition the broadcaster distributes content to over 70 countries.