Press Release

Star Plus brought to life in stunning HD

5 July 2012

It's been long-awaited, often-discussed and it is finally here today. Star Plus HD is now available in the UK on the Sky platform, offering viewers an opportunity to watch all their favourite shows in the best HD video and audio quality available on TV. Star Plus HD is a simulcast version of the Star Plus SD feed.

This makes Star Plus HD the first & only Asian HD channel to broadcast in the UK.

The Star channels are the undisputed No.1 destination for reaching the largest Asian audience base in the UK that is both loyal and growing.

Rajan Singh, Executive Vice President, Star said, “The pace of innovation at Star UK has been phenomenal and with the Star Plus HD launch in the UK, we are able to delight our viewers and advertisers alike with an unmatched and exciting viewing experience.”

Star network channels are available in over 10 million UK homes.

The Star network is a fully owned subsidiary of News Corporation.

Source: Press Release

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Star India enters into partnership with International Hockey Federation

Nitin Kukreja, head of sports business, Star India said, “Hockey is a priority sport for us and we are thrilled that India will host one key event every year during the eight year term. We believe that hosting an international event each year, which is produced innovatively, will significantly boost the popularity of hockey in India.”

STAR Sports to invest Rs 100 cr in hockey league

Nitin Kukreja, head of sports business, says, “This time we will be airing 24 matches in the prime time band at 8 pm. This is a learning from the previous season. Also, we had added some new features in the live telecast that should make for better and more interesting viewing.”

Star bags rights for hockey league

Star India has bagged the broadcasts rights from International Hockey Federation (FIH) in an eight-year deal.

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