Hong Kong – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1, 2013.
“We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands’ presence in Hong Kong,” said VIMN Asia’s executive vice president and managing director, Indra Suharjono. “We’re particularly excited to introduce Nick Jr. to Hong Kong and to help fill a gap in preschoolers’ programming here, which offers parents a trusted edutainment channel for their young children to learn while they ‘play’ with well-loved characters like Dora the Explorer and new properties like The Paw Patrol.”
“We at TVB Network Vision are very excited to bring VIMN’s high quality programming services to TVB Network Vision’s subscribers on our new fibre-optic distributed platform. The addition of these channels, following our investments in our new fiber infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best entertainment and education to our subscribers, ” said TVB Network Vision’s CEO, Felix To.
MTV China is seen in over 14 million households in China, and is available in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The channel brings the best mainstream English and Chinese content to its audience. MTV China’s tent-pole programmes include Style Gala and CCTV-MTV Mandarin Music Honours.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year globally and 15th year in Asia, is one of the most globally recognised and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. Creating surprising and playful entertainment experiences everywhere it goes, Nickelodeon has a portfolio that includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives.
Nickelodeon’s brands are seen globally in more than 450 million households in over 100 territories via more than 70 locally programmed channels and syndication.
Nick Jr.,provides kids and parents what they want – educational and entertaining content with great stories and characters that empower kids to learn while they play. The educational curriculum is in everything Nick Jr. does – the shows, packaging and promos – delivered by all the Nick Jr. characters kids know and love. The award-winning and exclusive international properties including Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies and Tickety Toc, are designed to engage and encourage early childhood development.
