Parent brand:

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific

Sub or sibling brands:

Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science, Discovery HD World, TLC, Eve, Turbo, DMAX, Investigation Discovery, Eurosport, Eurosport News, Setanta Sports.

Ownership in Asia:

Discovery Communications

Senior executive for Asia:

Arthur Bastings, President & Managing Director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific

Channel description:

DMAX is the definitive factual entertainment destination for young men who live life to the max. From cars and combat to extreme antics and enterprise, the channel is designed for the infotainment junkie’s insatiable appetite for smarts, wit and adrenaline. DMAX is targeted at men aged 18-45, and offers viewers the opportunity to step out of their daily lives and go on a wild adventure – no matter what their passions are – turbo-charged rides, the great outdoors, technology, culture or treasure-hunting.

TLC is a global lifestyle and entertainment destination, presenting non-scripted and scripted programming featuring real life stories and universal themes that resonate with viewers around the world. TLC’s programming is told through the lens of larger than life characters and adaptable formats, celebrating everything from food and travel, to relationships and life stages, to makeover and transformation.

Eve is a factual network that brings an unabashed female perspective of the world, showcasing a myriad of amazing stories from the lives of women today – from mums and mobsters to miners and millionaires. Eve empowers women by providing insight to a comprehensive range of topics that touch the lives of women everywhere, connecting them through content that features experiences and outlooks on parenting, careers, relationships, health, entertainment and more.

Scheduling policy:

DMAX offers a mix of adrenaline-charged programmes for the young male audience. Ranging from the great outdoors to turbo-charged rides, including epic builds, there’s always something for every man.

TLC is the premiere destination for lifestyle content. Targeting adults aged 18-45 with a slight female skew, TLC offers larger-than-life personalities and lifestyles across travel, cuisine, family reality and fashion genres.

Eve is a factual entertainment network that captures the world through a woman’s lens. Targeting women aged 18-45, Eve showcases amazing stories from the lives of women today through programming genres including enterprise, relationships, family reality, babies and parenting, health and medicine.

Distribution in Asia:

DMAX: Reaches 3 million subscribers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

TLC: Reaches 150 million subscribers in Asia Pacific.

Eve: Reaches 3 million subscribers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

Key carriage agreements in Asia:

DMAX: Carried by all major pay-TV operators in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

TLC: Carried by all major pay-TV operators in Asia Pacific.

Eve: Carried by all major pay-TV operators in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

Key tiers:

DMAX: On the basic tier or relevant genre groups.

TLC: On the basic tier or relevant genre groups.

Eve: On the basic tier or relevant genre groups.

On-line, VOD, SVOD or mobile deals:

DMAX is available online and on VOD in select markets across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

TLC is available online and on VOD in select markets across Asia Pacific.

Eve is available online and on VOD in select markets across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

Recent and upcoming developments:

TLC: 2 Dudes & A Kitchen, Fun Taiwan Adventures

 

Upcoming shows:

DMAX: Chasing Classic Cars S8, Fifth Gear S26, Fat N Furious: Rolling Thunder S2, For The Love Of Cars

TLC: You Me Malaysia, Surfing The Menu, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown S6, Luke Nguyen’s Street Food, Heston’s Space Food, Jamie’s Superfood, Buddy’s Family Vacation, Little Couple S8, and Love, Lust or Run.

Eve: My Big Fat Fabulous Life S3, Sister Wives S6, Extraordinary Pregnancies S2, Bad Blood, Nightmare Next Door S2, Rattled

 

 

Parent brand:

Fashion One

Senior executives for Asia:

Gleb Livshits, Chief Operation Officer

Gorden Li, Head of Marketing

Channel Description:

Broadcasting in crystal clear High Definition 24/7, Fashion One is a cutting-edge, global television network launched on 8 April 2010, with a reach of over 400 million worldwide. Focusing on the synergy between lifestyle, food, travel, entertainment, film and fashion, the channel reveals style in every aspect of life. It is the ONE channel dedicated to fashion, entertainment and lifestyle.

Fashion One started producing all content in UHD and now has one of the biggest libraries on UHD content in Asia.

Distribution in Asia:

In addition to the HD feed in Asia, Fashion One has a Chinese feed with Chinese subtitles that broadcasts in crystal clear HD quality. Fashion One is the fastest growing network worldwide and available in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia and other Asian countries.

On-line, VOD, SVOD or mobile deals:

Fashion One is currently available on OTT and or VOD system in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia. By producing all content with all production in UHD at the moment, Fashion One we are already prepared to create our mobile channel, our online channel, our VOD channel accessing to the library on the unique programmes about fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. This gives cable operator partners more value and flexibility to offer more engaging products through different vehicles and services in this modern and digital era.

Upcoming shows:

British Style, Fashion Underground, Robogirls

 

 

Parent Brand: 

NBCUniversal International Networks

Sub or Sibling Brands: 

E! Online, DIVA, Universal Channel, Syfy

Ownership in Asia: 

NBCUniversal International Networks

Senior Executives for Asia:
Justin Che – Managing Director, Distribution & Networks, Asia-Pacific
Christine Fellowes – Managing Director, NBCUniversal International Networks, Asia-Pacific

Channel Description:

E! is the home of pop culture, capturing the topics that fascinate us all. Through personalities, trends, music, fashion, art, nightlife, entertainment and philanthropy, pop culture is the shared experience that brings people together and inspires passion and loyalty. Topical and up to the minute, E! covers and generates pop culture buzz 24/7.

Scheduling Policy:

Up to 90% of E!’s first-run programming air within 48 hours of their U.S. premieres. The channel also airs titles such as E! News and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon same day as the U.S., as well as live simulcasts and primetime encores of Live from the Red Carpet. Original Asian productions include It Takes GUTZ To Be A Gutierrez and E! News Asia.

Distribution in Asia-Pacific:

E! is available in key markets across Asia-Pacific

Key carriage agreements in Asia:

E! is available on all major operators across Asia

Key Tiers:

In most markets across the region, E! is available on the basic tier

On-line, VOD, SVOD or Mobile Deals:

E! Online is available on www.eonline.com

SVOD and Mobile services are available in select markets across Asia.

Recent and Upcoming Developments:

In 2016, E! will continue to amplify the success it had with long-form original programming, while increasing its commitment to short-form local productions. In Malaysia, the network collaborated with Astro for Aznil Goes To Hollywood, a reality special that follows beloved Malaysian TV personality Aznil Nawawi on his trip to LA. There, he got Fashion Police host Giuliana Rancic to give her honest opinions on the red carpet looks of several famous Malaysian celebrities, generating huge buzz from the local press and on social media. The channel will also continue to serve up the latest pop culture news and the hottest Hollywood icons, including an exclusive Mariah Carey reality series (Mariah’s World) set to premiere later in the year.

Upcoming Shows:

Mariah’s World, Keeping Up With The Kardshians (Season 12), LA Clippers Dance Squad, #RichKids of Beverly Hills (Season 4), WAGS (Season 2), EJ and the City, Famously Single

 

 

Parent Brand:

Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific

Sub or Sibling Brands:

Asian Food Channel (AFC), Food Network (FN), Travel Channel (TC) , HGTV

Ownership in Asia:

Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific

Senior executives for Asia:

Derek Chang, Managing Director

Carl Zuzarte, Senior Vice President of Programming & Production

Channel Description:

Scripps Networks Interactive (SNI) is one of the leading developers of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for television, the Internet and emerging platforms.

Scheduling Policy:

Fresh, focused and relevant lifestyle content across 4 channels are presented 24/7 on all major cable network operators. Emphasis on passion points in the Food, Home and Travel categories. Includes established US formats and Asia specific original productions.

Distribution in Asia Pacific:

All four lifestyle channels are available across the region, covering key markets like Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines.

Key carriage agreements in Asia:

Asian Food Channel, Food Network, Travel Channel and HGTV are available on all major operators across Asia-Pacific.

Upcoming Shows:

First-run and exclusive-to-Asia series Korean Food Made Simple S1, Chopped Junior, Spring Baking Championship, Fixer Upper S3, America’s Most Desperate Kitchens and Inspired with Anna Olson and original productions series House Hunters Asia, Wonderful Indonesia Flavours 2, Family Kitchen with Sherson 2 and Jason Tastes Asia.

 

Parent Brand:

Turner, a Time Warner company

Sibling Brands:

TABI Channel, Mondo TV, Oh!K, Warner TV and TCM Turner Classic Movies.

Ownership in Asia:

Turner Asia Pacific

Senior Executives in Asia:

Ricky Ow, President

Phil Nelson, Managing Director, North Asia and Southeast Asia Pacific

Marianne Lee, Vice President – Content, General Entertainment

Channel Description:

truTV is television’s destination for real-life stories told from an exciting and dramatic first-person perspective. truTV features high-stakes, action-packed originals that give viewers access to places and situations they can’t normally experience. We take you on a wild ride, but always leave you with a smile and an experience that you can’t wait to share.

Scheduling Policy:

truTV is a 24-hour lifestyle channel that feature original unscripted and scripted programming. Available in HD, the channel airs a unique mix of comedy, action and competition all with an original and surprising point of view.

Distribution in Asia Pacific:

truTV is currently available in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and South Korea

Key Carriage Agreement in Asia:

Carriage agreements include StarHub TV and Singtel TV in Singapore and on First Media, Big TV and Transvision in Indonesia. In the Philippines, the channel is available to Cignal and Cable Link subscribers.

Online, VOD, SVOD, or mobile deals:

truTV’s is currently available on Singtel TV’s catch up service, truTV On Demand

Recent and upcoming developments:

truTV recently flipped the switch on an extensive brand makeover. Since then the network has been on a roll, rapidly expanding its lineup of original programming and scoring across-the-board ratings growth and chart-climbing competitive rankings.

In the past year, the channel now has 17 new shows, with a slate that represents nearly 200 hours of original programming. These shows, specials and pilots are the kind of fresh and innovative programming contributes to the brand’s ‘Way More Fun’ direction.

Upcoming Shows:

Angie Tribeca (Season 2), The Detour, Wrecked and Search Party, The Carbonaro Effect, Impractical Jokers, Fake Off, Friends of the People, Hack My Life, How to Be a Grownup and Barmageddon.