About STAR:

Launched in 1991 with five television channels, STAR pioneered satellite television in Asia and in the process catalysed explosive growth in the media industry across the entire region.

Coupled with the opening up of Asian economies, access to satellite television redefined the viewing experience for millions. Providing more people with more choice than ever before, STAR set new standards in content, production and variety.

Today, STAR is one of the most recognizable brands in Asia, broadcasting over 60 services in 13 languages, offering a comprehensive choice of entertainment, sports, movies, music and news.

STAR’s channels are distributed to more than 400 million viewers in 53 Asian countries and beyond.  STAR is watched by approximately 120 million viewers every day, making it the preferred choice for marketers and advertisers in the region.

In partnership with leading companies in Asia, STAR businesses extend to filmed entertainment, cable systems and distribution, direct-to-home services, terrestrial TV broadcasting and wireless and digital services.

STAR controls over 20,000 hours of Indian and Chinese programming and also owns the world's largest contemporary Chinese film library, with more than 600 titles, featuring superstars including Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat and Bruce Lee.

STAR is headquartered in Hong Kong with offices situated across India, Taiwan, mainland China, South East Asia, the Middle East, the U.S. and the U.K.

STAR is a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation (ASX: NWS, NASDAQ: NWSA)

About STAR India:

India is the shining light of STAR's operations, driving both growth and profitability.

STAR India has been delivering television services to India since economic reforms began in the country in 1991.  Since then, set against the backdrop of unprecedented economic growth in the country, STAR India has developed into a leading television network with a national footprint.  Today, STAR India is one of India’s most diversified media companies.

STAR India broadcasts 20 channels in seven languages.  Its television brands include STAR PLUS, STAR MOVIES, STAR WORLD, STAR ONE, STAR NEWS, STAR GOLD, STAR UTSAV, STAR VIJAY, STAR SPORTS, CHANNEL [V], ESPN, STAR ANANDA, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Suvarna and Sitara.

STAR PLUS, STAR India’ flagship Hindi general entertainment channel, redefined Indian television with the launch of Kaun Banega Crorepati (Indian version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire) in 2001, catapulting the channel to a leadership position it still holds today.

Other leading channels in STAR India’s stable include Bengali general entertainment channel STAR JALSHA, which is No. 1 in West Bengal and Malayalam general entertainment channel Asianet, the No. 1 channel in the Southern state of Kerala.

STAR India has also taken the best of Indian content to a global audience, reaching the Indian Diaspora.  STAR’s channels are now available in the U.S., the U.K., the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

STAR India has also built alliances with an array of entities to augment its business.  Its investments include cable (Hathway), DTH (Tata Sky), distribution (STAR DEN), Southern language broadcasting (STAR-Jupiter), filmed entertainment (FOX STAR Studios), news (MCCS) and home shopping (STAR-CJ).