# Overseas Television **URL:** \ **Category:** Subscription and International\ **Created:** [November 17, 2017, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820 "2017-11-17T08:05:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/62 "2020-05-14T01:52:06Z")
I meant the speaker. ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/63 "2020-05-14T02:03:08Z")
why? ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/64 "2020-05-14T02:04:05Z")
> **[House approves ABS-CBN provisional franchise on 2nd reading](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1274675/house-approves-abs-cbn-provisional-franchise)** > > MANILA, Philippines — Pressed by public outcry, the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved to pass a bill giving ABS-CBN a temporary license to go back on the air for five months while Congress ---
**Author:** ![foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/foxyrover/32/272518_2.png) [@foxyrover](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/foxyrover)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2020, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/65 "2020-05-14T04:34:07Z")
Because he went against the President. It was a joke but it doesn’t matter now… ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2020, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/66 "2020-05-18T10:28:53Z")
> **[In House temporary franchise bill, gov’t to take 10% of ads in ABS-CBN](https://www.rappler.com/nation/261216-house-temporary-franchise-bill-government-take-ads-abs-cbn)** > > However, a similar provision is also found in the laws renewing the franchises of two other major broadcast networks: GMA-7 and TV5 ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2020, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/67 "2020-05-18T10:29:27Z")
> **[House recalls 2nd reading approval of ABS-CBN temporary franchise bill](https://www.rappler.com/nation/261258-house-recalls-2nd-reading-approval-bill-temporary-franchise-abs-cbn)** > > (UPDATED) Amid issues of constitutionality, the House leadership says they withdrew the 2nd reading approval to give way to lawmakers seeking more debates and amendments ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/68 "2020-05-19T23:38:17Z")
Long-running Hong Kong political satire series Headliner, which is produced by public broadcaster RTHK, could be facing the axe after 31 years, after the Communication Authority yesterday upheld complaints against the program for denigrating and insulting local police. > **[RTHK apologises for saying police were ‘trash’ and hoarding masks](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3085122/hong-kong-public-broadcaster-apologises-police-over)** > > Programme insulted force by equating it with rubbish and suggested police were keeping protective gear needed by medical staff, Communications Authority says. Broadcaster vows to take follow-up action, but staff union chairwoman calls ruling ‘deeply... Using the same analogy, it will be like Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell or The Weekly with Charlie Pickering being forced to stop production because they lampoon the current Federal Government. ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 6:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/69 "2020-07-10T06:47:21Z")
the philllipine house Technical working group formed by the Committee on Legislative Franchises recommends rejection of ABS-CBN legislative franchise application. severa house lawmarkers are now voting need for 43 votes to inact this recommendation edit abs cbn is no longer 70 of the 84 voted to deny abs-cbs franchise ---
**Author:** ![sav001](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/sav001/32/11618_2.png) [@sav001](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/sav001)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/70 "2020-07-10T08:24:29Z")
Another dictator gets his way. Shocking. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/71 "2020-07-10T09:15:54Z")
> **[Philippines top broadcaster refused renewal licence](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53360925)** > > Government critics say the ABS-CBN shutdown is an attack on media freedom by President Duterte. When is the next Philippines election? ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/72 "2020-07-10T09:55:01Z")
The **Philippine presidential and vice presidential elections of 2022** is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, Incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte is ineligible for re-election, pursuant to the 1987 Philippine Constitution ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/73 "2020-07-10T10:00:08Z")
> > > ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews ---
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/74 "2020-07-10T10:31:02Z")
> **[Palace claims neutrality as Congress fulfills Duterte threat against ABS-CBN...](https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/10/20/palace-claims-neutrality-as-congress-fulfills-duterte-threat-against-abs-cbn-franchise)** > > Malacañang said Friday it has maintained a 'neutral' stance on the franchise application of ABS-CBN after lawmakers denied to grant the media giant a fresh 25-year license to operate in what is seen as a fulfillment of President Rodrigo Duterte's... ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/75 "2020-11-13T10:18:57Z")
![60-logo-new_v2_march2-dogwood-no-reflection-1](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/e/6e7c8145fb3c1f2cdd9b55c4a1e02920254d467f.jpeg) Something cool for your Friday night - a tour of Global BC > **[Global BC celebrates 60 years: Take a tour of the Global BC station](https://globalnews.ca/news/7406956/global-bc-celebrates-60-years-tour-global-bc-station/)** > > Viewers across the province welcome us into your home every day and it's time to show you behind the scenes of Global BC. ---
**Author:** ![KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@KICK-IT](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/KICK-IT)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/76 "2020-11-22T18:55:29Z")
Some absolutely beautiful design here for FX (cable network) in the US Probably the most incredible design of a Tv network I’ve seen in 2020 Graphics that really cement the FX brand: bold daring fearless Television [https://vimeo.com/467933750](https://vimeo.com/467933750) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/77 "2020-12-01T09:00:16Z")
Hong Kong switched off its analogue TV signal at midnight local time last night, becoming the latest country to fully convert to digital television. The following clip is the live broadcast of the signal switch off from TVB News channel. [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMupsRfb4ZY) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Qj0qFs_ShhQ/maxresdefault.jpg "模擬電視廣播終止 End of Analog TV Broadcast in Hong Kong") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj0qFs_ShhQ) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2021, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/78 "2021-03-04T05:29:25Z")
> **[BBC Studios, Blue Ant Media Team to Launch BBC First Channel in Canada...](https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/bbc-first-canada-launch-top-gear-graham-norton-the-office-1234909279/)** > > BBC Studios and producer, distributor and channel operator Blue Ant Media have partnered to launch the BBC First channel in Canada from March 16. The channel will feature premium scripted and factu… ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/79 "2021-03-17T08:45:42Z")
> **[Rogers strikes $21bn deal to buy Canadian rival Shaw Communications](https://tbivision.com/2021/03/16/rogers-strikes-21bn-deal-to-buy-canadian-rival-shaw-communications/)** > > Canadian telco giant Rogers Communications has agreed a deal valued at C$26bn ($21bn) deal to buy domestic rival Shaw Communications. The takeover would allow Ontario-based Rogers - whose media arm operates networks such as CityTV and local... ---
**Author:** ![crankymedia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/35a633/32.png) [@crankymedia](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/crankymedia)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/80 "2021-03-18T04:47:33Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > Rogers Communications has agreed a deal valued at C$26bn ($21bn) deal to buy domestic rival Shaw Communications But hang on, won’t that trigger anti-competitive provisions? Cascading divestment to follow? ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820/81 "2021-03-19T05:56:21Z")
They’re more worried about the telco side. Rogers owns the CityTV and Omni systems, plus Sportsnet, a shitload of radio stations and a stake in MLSE (who owns the Raptors, Maple Leafs and Blue Jays), under Rogers Sports and Media. Shaw _did_ own Global TV, but that was “sold off” to Corus Entertainment, which the Shaw family also owns. The merged entity would only own the Rogers Sports and Media arm, if they haven’t being told to split off. The Shaws also are looking at selling off their stake in Corus, and would hold a stake in the combined company. However, if the Shaws still have control of Corus at the time of the merger, which I am not sure if they do, the CRTC regards Shaw and Corus to still be one company (Shaw Media being sold to Corus was considered a corporate reorganisation), and so divestments would still have to happen. That said, they could be told to divest parts of their cable and wireless telco arms to allow for competition, and maybe not the media arm if indeed the Shaws can prove they do not have control of Corus. Does that make sense to anyone? [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/overseas-television/3820.md?page=5)