GERHARD ZEILER NAMED PRESIDENT, TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL

International television executive Gerhard Zeiler will join Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) as president of Turner Broadcasting System International, the company’s global portfolio of branded television networks and related businesses, it was announced today by Phil Kent, chairman and CEO of TBS, Inc. Presently CEO of RTL Group, a division of Bertelsmann AG and Europe’s largest television production and broadcast company, Zeiler will lead the international division’s continuing effort to strengthen its established interests and develop new business.

“We are delighted that Gerhard is joining us and look forward to the leadership, perspective and wealth of international television experience he will bring to one of the most successful and most strategically important areas of our company,” said Kent. “His programming success; entrepreneurial experience within a big company; ability to run multiple lines of business; deep understanding of the digital landscape and opportunity; relationships across the media landscape; and passion for the television business combine in a great international partner for me, an exciting leader for the division and a strong addition to our executive committee and the company overall. We all look forward to working with him to extend our core brands, target and develop new markets and build scale around the world.”

“As a long-time observer of Turner’s networks, I am keenly aware of their strength with consumers and the company’s profile in the international business community,” said Zeiler. “This move is an opportunity to help grow some of the most valuable media brands in the world and develop new businesses alongside people I admire, like Phil and colleagues across Time Warner I have known and worked with over the years. This is an exciting time for our industry and for Turner Broadcasting, and I believe in our ability to lead and succeed.”

Turner Broadcasting System International operates versions of core TBS, Inc. brands including CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network and Turner Classic Movies, as well as country- and region-specific networks and businesses. In recent years, Turner Broadcasting has doubled its scale in Latin America, forged strategic media partnerships in Japan and Korea, expanded in the Nordic region and Chile and teamed with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Currently, Turner Broadcasting operates more than 130 channels in more than 30 languages in some 200 countries around the world.

As president of Turner Broadcasting System International, Zeiler will have executive oversight for all entertainment and kids networks and media services offered outside of North America; the distribution and commercial operations of CNN’s international services; all of Turner Broadcasting’s international joint ventures; and all licensing and merchandising activity. Zeiler, who will report to Kent, will lead a 3,800-person division across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

Zeiler most recently was CEO of RTL Group, a position he assumed in March 2003, and was a member of the executive board of Bertelsmann AG. Under his leadership, RTL expanded its international television footprint across Western Europe and into Croatia; brought the hit shows American Idol and America’s Got Talent to the U.S. market; and grew its holdings to 41 channels and 34 radio stations in 10 countries. He started his career as a journalist and later spokesman for two Austrian Chancellors. After serving as secretary general of Austria’s public broadcaster, ORF, he became CEO of Tele 5 and then RTL II in Germany. He returned to his native Austria to lead the ORF as Director General. In 1998 Zeiler was named CEO of RTL, Germany’s biggest TV channel.

Among his many professional honors, Zeiler is the first non-American to receive the prestigious Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award from NATPE. In 2004, he was named Media Personality of the Year at MIPCOM in Cannes.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN; TBS, TNT, truTV and Turner Classic Movies; Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim; and Turner Sports.

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Contact: Chris Dwyer
Tel: +852 3128 3536
E-mail: chris.dwyer@turner.com

SpaceX to Launch AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8 in 2014

Hawthorne, CA/Hong Kong, 8 February 2012 – Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), the world’s fastest growing space launch company, and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), the leading regional satellite operator in Asia, today announced an agreement to launch two AsiaSat communications satellites using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in 2014.

“SpaceX is proud to be the choice of AsiaSat, a pioneer in advancing satellite communications in Asia,” said Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO and Chief Technology Officer. “We are producing the most advanced launch vehicles in the world, and the international launch market has responded–commercial launches now represent over 60 percent of our upcoming missions.”

“We are pleased to have SpaceX as our launch partner for the two upcoming missions. We look forward to the timely and successful launches of AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8, thereby expanding our fleet from four to six satellites in 2014 to provide more high quality and comprehensive satellite services in the Asia-Pacific region,” said William Wade, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat.

AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8 are scheduled to launch in the first half of 2014 from SpaceX’s launch complex at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, USA.

AsiaSat 6 will have 28 high-powered C-band transponders while AsiaSat 8 will have 24 Ku-band transponders and a Ka-band beam. The high-powered transponders on the satellite will enable the use of small antennas on the ground. The two SS/L 1300 satellites will serve Asia, the Middle East and Australasia.

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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. With a diverse manifest of 40 launches to deliver commercial and government satellites to orbit, SpaceX is the world’s fastest growing launch services provider. In 2010, SpaceX became the first commercial company in history to put a spacecraft into orbit and return it safely to Earth. With the retirement of the space shuttle, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft will soon carry cargo, and one day astronauts, to and from the Space Station for NASA. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX is a private company owned by management and employees, with minority investments from Founders Fund, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and Valor Equity Partners. The company has over 1,600 employees in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Florida. For more information, visit www.SpaceX.com.

About AsiaSat

AsiaSat, the leading regional satellite operator in Asia, serves over two-thirds of the world’s population with its four satellites, AsiaSat 3S at 105.5ºE, AsiaSat 4 at 122ºE, AsiaSat 5 at 100.5ºE and AsiaSat 7. The AsiaSat satellite fleet provides services to both the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Over 500 television and radio channels are now delivered by the company’s satellites offering access to over 620 million TV households across the Asia-Pacific region. AsiaSat also provides telecommunications operators and end users services such as voice networks, private VSAT networks and broadband multimedia. AsiaSat’s latest satellites, AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8, are planned to be launched in the first half of 2014. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 1135). For more information, please visit www.asiasat.com.

Media Inquiries:

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited
Sabrina Cubbon, Vice President, Sales and Marketing 
Tel : (852) 2500 0899
Mobile : (852) 9097 1210 
Email: scubbon@asiasat.com

Winnie Pang, Manager, Corporate Affairs
Tel : (852) 2500 0880 
Email : wpang@asiasat.com 

SpaceX
Kirstin Grantham, Director, Corporate Communications
Tel: (202) 649 2716
Email: kirstin@spacex.com

FOX ONE STOP MEDIA TARGETS LOCAL ADVERTISERS AND AUDIENCES WITH THE DEBUT OF NEW SINGAPORE LOCAL ADVERTISING SALES TEAM
FOX International Channels Becomes The First Pay TV Network With Local Outfit To Offer Customized Integrated Advertising and Marketing Solutions To Singapore.

SINGAPORE, 6 FEBRUARY 2012 – FOX ONE STOP MEDIA (FOSM) is penetrating deeper into Asia Pacific with the launch of FOSM Singapore, a specialized local advertising sales team to cater to Singapore’s advertising sector.

FOSM, the commercial branch of the advertising-integrated sales group of Asia’s leading pay TV network, FOX International Channels (FIC), offers advertisers direct access, in only one step, tailored and strategic 360° media solutions, to the group of 27 pay TV channels operated by FIC in Singapore.

Some of the key brands and iconic channels under FIC include FOX Movies Premium, National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo Wild, STAR World, FOX, FX, FOX Family Movies, Channel [V], STAR Chinese Movies, STAR Vijay, STAR Plus, tvN, Phoenix Chinese Channel and Sky News.

Currently, FOSM has strong market presence in Asia with regional advertising sales team operating in more than 13 markets in Asia Pacific. In Asia alone, FIC’s bouquet of channels supply 75 channel feeds across 14 markets, reaching more than 550 million cumulative subscribers in Asia Pacific and Middle East. With the addition of FOSM Singapore, this will make FIC the first regional pay TV network to have a dedicated local advertising sales outfit for Singapore.

FOSM Singapore leverages on its global expertise for campaign planning and execution, comprising of on-air, on-ground and online elements to derive the maximize benefit for its advertisers. As a

leader in the pay TV arena, broadcasting first and exclusive runs of both international and iconic programs such as American Idol, Master Chef, NCIS, Dog Whisperer, FIC draws on a large and loyal base of audience who are discerning, affluent and engaged decision makers.

With the media landscape getting increasing cluttered, FOSM Singapore will be a boon to media buyers and planners, who are sourcing for multiplatform accesses as well as made-to-order content to fit their local advertising strategy.

“FIC’s brands have powerful emotional connections to our viewers and users because we focus on great content that satisfies their need to be entertained, thrilled, surprised and informed. Many times, we hear viewers tell us “I love Star World” or a client walking into a meeting saying “I Love Nat Geo”. We are truly Brands with Fans. FOSM SG is a strategic move which will reflect not only the acumen of FIC’s in-house capabilities, but also a fundamental shift in how FOSM serves the different market needs of its various working partners such as local advertisers as well as media agencies,” said Ms Yvonne Tay, Vice President and Territory Head of FOX International Channels, Singapore.

FOSM Singapore is headed by industry veteran, Ms Sequeena Lee, who brings with her over 20 years of experience, performing multiple strategic and management roles in creative, direct marketing, digital and media agencies. She has also presided successful integrated marketing and advertising campaigns for high profile clients across luxury lifestyle brands, travel and consumer electronics.

To celebrate the installation of FOSM Singapore, FIC will be hosting a trade launch party in February at the Singapore’s venue of renowned Hollywood super club ─ Avalon, at Marina Bay Sands. Coinciding with FIC’s exclusive first run of the highly successful talent show, American Idol Season 11 in Asia Pacific, the network has invited American pop-singer and song writer as well as show alumni, David Archuleta, to perform at the event.

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For more information (media only), please contact;

Tactic Public Relations
Diana Low
Consultant
DID: +65 6325 2365
Email: diana.low@tacticpr.com.sg

Viviane Then
Consultant
DID: +65 6325 8271
Email: viviane.then@tacticpr.com.sg

FOX International Channels (FIC)
Joanne Lim
Senior Executive, Marketing
Tel: +65 6325 3812
Email: joanne.lim@sg.startv.com

About FOX ONE STOP MEDIA

FOSM (FOX ONE STOP MEDIA) is the commercial branch of the advertising-integrated sales group of the FOX International Channels. FOSM provides customers direct access, in only one step, to the group of 27 channels with the highest reach combined in the Asia Pacific region. FOSM is one of the few multiplatform companies in the region, absolutely integrated and perfectly balanced throughout the region.

About FOX International Channels

FOX International Channels (FIC) is News Corporation’s international multi-media business. We develop, produce and distribute 300+ wholly and majority-owned entertainment, factual, sports and movie channels across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high-definition extensions, reach over 1 billion cumulative subscribers worldwide.

In Asia, FIC operates 27 channel brands including the FOX, STAR and National Geographic brands in 75 channel feeds across 14 markets, reaching more than 550 million cumulative subscribers in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. We have offices in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, India and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.foxinternationalchannels.com

February 3, 2012 – Al Jazeera has been awarded the Freedom of Speech and Expression Medal by the Roosevelt Foundation for its “longstanding efforts to provide independent, impartial news for an international audience”.

According to mediamughals.com the Middle East broadcaster is dedicating the award to journalists fallen in the line of duty, including Ali Hassan Al-Jaber, the Al Jazeera cameraman who was shot dead while filming the uprising in Libya in March 2011.

To view the complete article, please visit http://www.abu.org.my/Latest_News-@-Al_Jazeera_honoured_by_Roosevelt_Foundation.aspx