Bangsar – Media Prima Berhad (“Media Prima” or “MPB”), Malaysia’s largest fully-integrated media group has renewed a multi-genre volume deal agreement with The Walt Disney Company S.E.A (“Disney”) to bring some of the world’s contemporary and classic blockbusters and television series for MPB’s television networks and its cutting-edge online video portal, Tonton.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney Company S.E.A.)
The deal will make available Disney’s major blockbuster releases such as Marvel’s The Avengers, Reel Steel, Fright Night, John Carter,Enchanted and movie franchises such as The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. In addition to the blockbusters, highly-acclaimed television series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Once Upon A Time in Wonderland, Resurrected, Twisted and Mixology will be making their debut on Media Prima’s Television Networks. Viewers will also be able to catch returning titles such as Revenge, Criminal Minds, Once Upon a Time and Switched at Birth as well as Disney’s animations to cater to the younger audience.
“We are pleased yet again to deliver an array of exciting and highly-acclaimed international blockbusters and television series to viewers across all ages. MPB is committed to meet the demands of our viewing audiences for top local and foreign content and the addition of Disney’s line-up complements well with existing shows that has made our television stations TV3, TV9, ntv7 and 8TV as well as Tonton the most popular sources of quality entertainment in the country,” said Mr. Seelan Paul, Chief Operating Officer, Media Prima Television Networks. He added that MPB is pleased to continue its collaboration with Disney, having maintained a strong rapport for over 20 years with the entertainment powerhouse.
“Media Prima is a valuable association for Disney to reach newer audiences across Malaysia to provide the best entertainment experience. This allows Disney fans the flexibility to access our content on whatever platform they choose,” said Amit Malhotra, General Manager, Disney Media Distribution, The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia.
