Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that the closing episode of StarWorld’s hit reality series Asia’s Next Top Model (AsNTM) Season 3 recorded the highest finale ratings ever in the show’s history on StarWorld in Singapore and the Philippines when it aired across Southeast Asia. Across both countries, season 3 was on average the highest-rated season of the reality series. Ratings increased more than 140% amongst a wide general audience aged 4+ as … [Read more...] about AsNTM S3 finale smashes ratings record
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NCIS’ is the most-watched drama in the world
Monte-Carlo, Monaco − NCIS, the #1 drama on U.S. television for six consecutive seasons, continues to be the most-watched drama in the world, according to Eurodata TV Worldwide. At the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, CBS's global powerhouse series received the prestigious International Television Audience Award for a Drama TV Series for the second year in a row. NCIS is distributed worldwide in more than 200 markets by CBS Studios International. The annual International Audience … [Read more...] about NCIS’ is the most-watched drama in the world
The curtain rises on ‘Got Talent España’
The highly anticipated return of the Got Talent format to Spanish airwaves kicked off on 15 June, when network Telecinco put out its first casting call in its search for Spain’s most talented and stand-out performers – whether singers, dancers, magicians, acrobats or comedians. The news marks the triumphant return of the format, which has been absent from Spanish screens for six years. The new series has a brand new home on Telecinco and a brand new name - Got Talent España. … [Read more...] about The curtain rises on ‘Got Talent España’
iQIYI reached Five Million paid subcribers
Beijing − iQIYI announced that the company's paid streaming subscribers have reached five million as of 15 June, a 765% annual increase. "The success of iQIYI's paid subscription model demonstrates the strong demand of Chinese audience for online-video platforms with high-quality content. Users' willingness to pay for content reflects the huge opportunity and potential for iQIYI and the online-video market in China," said Yu Gong , founder and CEO of iQIYI. "As iQIYI continues to enrich … [Read more...] about iQIYI reached Five Million paid subcribers
CNN Future Cities: Singapore
By the year 2050, 75% of the population will live in cities. But how will we find the space to exist? Singapore has been grappling with this question for decades. From a sleepy trading port with no natural resources, to a global financial powerhouse with one of the highest standards of living in the world, Singaporeans are used to battling the odds, and coming out on top. Now celebrating 50 years as an independent nation, and home to more than 5 million people, its leaders and planners have … [Read more...] about CNN Future Cities: Singapore
People are more concerned about world events now
Hong Kong/London − BBC World News announced the findings of a new global survey into changing attitudes towards international affairs. The global study showed that an average 69% of people are more concerned about world events now than they have ever been before. In Hong Kong, this figure rose slightly to 73%, with more than two thirds (67%) of those polled in the territory agreeing that news stories from other parts of the world are more relevant to them now than ever before. … [Read more...] about People are more concerned about world events now