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earthTV to launch in Korea next month
MUMBAI: Programming produced by earthTV, which operates a remote-controlled broadcast camera network will launch across Korea on JoongAng Broadcasting’s Q Channel, on 5 February 2007.
earthTV programmes Motion Time Lapse, Earth Quiz and Best of The World Live will air 20 times daily across Q Channel’s broadcast schedule.
Q Channel head Christina Lee says, “earthTV’s innovative programming is a perfect fit for the new Q Channel line-up which will feature world class documentary and factual programming. We look forward to developing a significant and lasting partnership with earthTV.” Q Channel has 7 million subscriber households in Korea.
Launched in 2002, earthTV utilises its patented, remote-controlled camera technology to produce programming from its network of more than 70 remotely-controlled cameras around the world.
earthTV’s president Thomas Hohenacker said, “earthTV is undergoing exceptional growth at this time, and our launch in Korea highlights our focus on growing earthTV across the Asia Pacific, and globally, during 2007.”
Among other recent developments, earlier in January 2007, earthTV unveiled its new online platform www.earthTV.com and the site is already attracting huge web traffic worldwide.
Programming produced by earthTV appears daily on more than 40 TV channels worldwide, as well as on mobile and online platforms.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
