AIRPORT CITY BUSINESS PARK, Israel, October 11,
2011 /PRNewswire/ --
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST),
a leading provider of comprehensive content management and global
distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting
industries, announced that it will broadcast an increase in 3D
programming for FashionTV H3D on AsiaSat 5, Eurobird 9a and
Intelsat 805 satellites.
Due to its belief in the rapid penetration of 3D TV sets,
FashionTV has decided to extend its FashionTV H3D broadcast of 3D
fashion shows. As announced by RRsat and FashionTV in
February 2011, viewers and operators
of AsiaSat 5, Eurobird 9a and Intelsat 805 satellites have been
able to experience FashionTV's 3D programming in the beta test mode
four times a day for 10 minutes each. After ten months of testing,
FashionTV has decided to extend this to a regular 30 minute 3D
window four times per day beginning December
1, 2011.
According to FashionTV, viewers with 3D TV sets need only switch
over to the 3D mode, while viewers without 3D mode may continue to
see FashionTV shows as side-by-side pictures, appearing as if it
were a graphic effect. The models in this mode appear
slimmer, and are seen two times, side by side; the music and
atmosphere of the show can be received in both the 3D and normal HD
modes. For those viewers who wish to see the program as a full
screen, may watch FashionTV in SD, if available from the same
operator.
FashionTV expects to start that the promotion of the new 3D
service will start on FTV SD, HD, and on the ftv.com website
starting November 1, 2011.
Michel Adam, President and CEO of
Fashion TV said, "FashionTV is a leader in fashion and technology
broadcasting. Our increased 3D programming is one more step
in offering our customers and viewers a new technology with limited
cost increases. With the new FashionTV H3D, which has been
tested now over the last 10 months, operators and viewers only need
a 3D TV set and do not need new setup boxes nor software to
experience FashionTV in 3D."
Mr. David Rivel, CEO and founder
of RRsat has said: "We are very excited to be working closely with
customers like FashionTV in the early adoption of playout and
distribution of 3D programming. RRsat offers its customers a
full range of advanced end-to-end solutions providing innovation
while maintaining robust and reliable quality of service."
About RRsat Global Communications
Network Ltd.
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides
global, end-to-end, content management and distribution services to
the rapidly expanding television and radio broadcasting industries,
covering more than 150 countries. Through its RRsat Global Network,
composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber optic capacity and the
public Internet, RRsat provides high-quality and flexible global
distribution services 24/7 to more than 630 channels reaching
multiplatform operators, Internet TV and direct-to-home viewers
worldwide and also offers occasional use services for sports, news
and events with a fleet of flyaways and over 10 transportable
satellite news gathering services (SNG) units. More than 130
television and radio channels use RRsat's advanced production and
playout centers comprising comprehensive media asset management
services. Visit the company's website http://www.rrsat.com
About FashionTV
FashionTV broadcasts in 193 countries to over 350 million
households and 7 million public locations across the 5 continents;
it is the only 24-hour fashion, beauty & lifestyle television
station worldwide. Based in Paris,
France since 1997, Fashion TV is streamed through 30
satellites and thousands of cable operators and its content focuses
on fashion shows, backstage access, photographers, models and
celebrities. For more information visit FashionTV's web site
http://www.ftv.com
Information in this press release
concerning FashionTV is based on information provided by FashionTV
and has not been independently verified by RRsat.
This press release contains forward
looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements
regarding (i) the growth of our business and the television and
radio broadcasting industries, (ii) our expectation to expand our
client base and sell additional services to our existing client
base, (iii) our ability to successfully integrate the teleports we
acquired, (iv) our ability to develop and commercialize the
RRinternetTV service, (v) our expectation to extend the average
length of our contracts in the future, (vi) our ability to develop,
expand and commercialize our HD Platform, (vii) our ability to
report future successes, (viii) our ability to expand our activity
in the American market, and (ix) our intention to distribute
dividends in the future and the size of any dividends declared.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties and are based on current expectations,
assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and the
industry as of the date of this press release. The company
undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes
in its expectations, except as may be required by law.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including the risks
indicated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). For more details, please refer to our SEC filings
and the amendments thereto, including our Annual Report on Form
20-F for the year ended December 31,
2010 and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.
Company Contact Information:
Dr. Beth Erez, Sr. Advisor
Tel: +972-3-9280808
Email: marketing@RRsat.com
External Investor Relations Contacts:
Ehud Helft / Porat Saar
Tel: +1-646-233-2161
rrsat@ccgisrael.com
SOURCE RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd