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[Satellite TODAY 10-25-12] Regional operator Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with GlobeCast to distribute ITV Granada in HD across Asia and the Middle East via the Measat-3 satellite, Measat announced Oct. 25.

   Measat-3 is co-located at the 91.5 degrees East orbital slot with the Measat-3a satellite.
   ITV Granada is part of ITV Studios Global Entertainment. The channel shows a wide array of contemporary entertainment, drama, comedy and the latest in reality shows from producers in the United Kingdom and around the world. The channel is already available in standard definition throughout Asia and the Middle East, reaching over 6 million households, in more than 40 countries, Measat Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Jarod Lopez said in a statement.
   “The addition of ITV Granada on MEASAT’s HD platform at 91.5 degrees East enhances the bouquet of quality broadcast content for the region,” said Lopez. “Measat continues to lead HD channels distribution in Asia with 33 channels on Measat’s HD video neighborhood.”

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