A+E Networks
Parent brand:
A+E Networks
Sub or sibling brands:
Lifetime, FYI, HISTORY, H2, Crime + Investigation
Senior executives for Asia:
Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Prem Kamath, Deputy Managing Director
Michele Schofield, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production
Shilpa Jhunjhunwala, Vice President, Network Distribution
Channel description:
HISTORY is the leading destination for entertaining hit series, cinematic drama events and real-life characters that bring history to life. The channel is available in HD.
Crime + Investigation (CI) is the first and only TV destination in Asia dedicated to international and Asian true crime stories and paranormal investigations. The channel is available in HD.
H2 digs deeper into the stories and events of history, covering science and technology, military, ancient, modern and natural history. The channel is available in HD.
Scheduling policy:
HISTORY is a 24-hour linear channel with a focus on prime time between 6pm-12am. Catch-Up and VOD hours of approximately 25 hours per month are made available on selected platforms.
Crime + Investigation is scheduled with a focus on prime time between 6pm-12am. Programmes are scheduled off the clock (eg. 55-minute blocks). Content focuses on the investigation of crimes and unexplained, paranormal activities.
H2 offers weekday strips of longrunning, popular series such as Modern Marvels as well as stacking programmes each night in thematic blocks such as technology, military and ancient history. Premieres of new programmes are often focuse on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Distribution in Asia-Pacific:
HISTORY is available in more than 9 million households in SEAsia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Pacific Islands and Mongolia.
Crime + Investigation is available in more than 6 million households in SEAsia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Pacific Islands and Mongolia.
H2 is available in more than 3 million households in SEAsia, Taiwan, Pacific Islands and Mongolia.
Key carriage agreements in Asia:
HISTORY: Kristal Astro (Brunei), PCCW (Hong Kong), Indovision (Indonesia), First Media & Big TV (Indonesia), Astro (Malaysia), Skynet (Myanmar), Forever (Myanmar), HiTRON (Papua New Guinea), Sky Cable (Philippines), Cignal (Philippines), numerous provincial cable platforms via Viva (Philippines), StarHub (Singapore), True Visions (Thailand)
Crime + Investigation: Kristal Astro (Brunei), PCCW (Hong Kong), Indovision (Indonesia), First Media & Big TV (Indonesia), Astro (Malaysia), Skynet (Myanmar), Forever (Myanmar), HiTRON (Papua New Guinea), Sky Cable (Philippines), numerous provincial cable platforms via Viva (Philippines) and StarHub (Singapore)
H2: Skynet (Myanmar), Forever (Myanmar), HiTRON (Papua New Guinea), Sky Cable (Philippines), numerous provincial cable platforms via Viva (Philippines), StarHub (Singapore) and True Visions (Thailand)
Key tiers:
HISTORY is usually distributed on a basic, Education/Learning package.
Crime + Investigation varies by platform.
On-line, VOD, SVOD or mobile deals:
HISTORY content is available on iFlix, via TV Anywhere and VOD services on StarHub, Astro, True Visions, and increasingly other platforms in the region.
Crime + Investigation content is available via TV Anywhere and VOD services on StarHub, Astro, and other platforms in the region.
H2 content is available via TV Anywhere and VOD services on StarHub, True Visions, and increasingly other platforms in the region.
Upcoming shows:
HISTORY: Vikings Season 4, Roots, Barbarians Rising
Crime + Investigation: Undercover Asia, The Haunting Of…, Monster in My Family, Escaping Polygamy
H2: Modern Marvels (new episodes), True Monsters, Nostradamus 21st Century, Smartest Guy in the Room
BBC
Parent brand:
BBC Worldwide
Sub or sibling brands:
BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment, CBeebies, BBC World News, bbc.com
Ownership in Asia:
BBC Worldwide Asia
Senior executive for Asia:
David Weiland, Executive Vice President, Asia
Channel description:
BBC Earth inspires audiences by sharing the incredible wonders of our universe. The channel showcases the work of the world’s foremost factual film-makers and it takes audiences on a thrilling journey of discovery.
From the smallest creature under the microscope to the limitless expanses of space, BBC Earth brings viewers face-to-face with heart-pounding action, mindblowing ideas and the wonder of being human.
Distribution in Asia-Pacific:
Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. There is also a BBC Earth block in Japan on Wowow.
On-line, VOD, SVOD or mobile deals:
BBC Earth programmes are available on numerous VOD and SVOD platforms.
Recent and upcoming developments:
BBC Earth, a rebrand of BBC Knowledge, launched in Asia on 3 October 2015.
Upcoming shows:
Lands of the Monsoon, Human Universe
Channel NewsAsia
Parent brand:
MediaCorp
Sub or sibling brands:
Channel 5, HD5, Channel 8, Channel U, okto, Suria, Vasantham, Toggle, 8i
Ownership in Asia:
MediaCorp Pte Ltd
Senior executive for Asia:
Hidayah Ong, Head of MediaCorp’s News Segment
Channel description:
Channel NewsAsia is an English language Asian TV News channel, established in March 1999 by MediaCorp. Positioned to “Understand Asia”, it reports on global developments with Asian perspectives. Channel NewsAsia brings viewers not only the latest news but also the stories behind the headlines. Based in Singapore, it has correspondents in major Asian cities and key Western ones, including New York, Washington D.C, London and Brussels. The channel is complemented by an online presence at channelnewsasia.com, and social media services like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
Scheduling policy:
Channel NewsAsia presents a unique mix of news, current affairs and info-educational programmes, aiming to provide viewers an in-depth understanding of Asia. News bulletins air every top of the hour and are anchored by flagship news programmes First Look Asia (7 – 9am SIN/HK/MNL time), Primetime Asia (7 – 8pm SIN/HK/ MNL time) and World Tonight (11 – 11:30pm SIN/HK/MNL time). The channel also presents a dedicated factual belt on weekdays from 8 – 9pm (SIN/HK/MNL time) consisting of programmes like the interview series, Conversation With, personal finance, Money Mind, current affairs magazine, Insight, and award-winning acquired documentaries and series.
Recent and upcoming developments:
In 2016, Channel NewsAsia will focus on three key areas- namely news, analysis and documentaries- to build on the channel’s key strengths and provide the perspectives that will allow viewers to understand Asia better.
Documentaries: The channel will be increasing its output of documentaries, allowing viewers to understand the issues in and of Asia. CNA’s award-winning investigative series Get Real and Undercover Asia will unearth the little-known issues affecting the Asian region. CNA will continue to produce fastturnaround documentaries on major breaking news events, such as ISIS Terror in Asia, The Boat People, and The Day the Earth Shook. Coming soon in January 2016 is a brandnew series, Ground Report, which will take viewers to where the news is happening, and highlight the background and impact of the event.
Upcoming shows:
Wild Island, A House of its Time
FOX
Parent brand:
FOX International Channels (FIC)
Sub or sibling brands:
Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo People, Nat Geo Music
Ownership in Asia:
FOX International Channels (FIC)
Senior executive for Asia:
Sun Young Moon, Vice President, Programming – Fox International Channels Asia
Channel description:
National Geographic Channel inspires through its smart, innovative programming and never fails to enrich and impact viewers’ knowledge and understanding of the real world. Backed by the National Geographic Society’s, the channel opens up a world of possibilities by exploring popular science, technology, natural history, archaeology, natural mysteries, wildlife and others.
Nat Geo People is a lifestyle channel featuring enjoyable factual entertainment that embodies the global flair of exploring fascinating places and cultures.
Nat Geo Wild is dedicated to providing a unique insight into the natural world, the environment, and the amazing creatures that inhabit it.
Scheduling policy:
National Geographic Channel features exclusive premieres every week and the most exciting highlighted programmes from NGC in high definition. These premieres will repeat during daytime and in the weekends.
Nat Geo People features premieres throughout the week, these premieres will repeat during daytime and in the weekends.
Nat Geo Wild features exclusive premieres and stunts every night of the week, these premieres will repeat during daytime and in the weekends.
Distribution in Asia Pacific:
National Geographic Channel: Programmes are broadcast in English along with local subtitles or dubbed in the local language. NGC is available in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea, Middle East and other Asian Markets.
Nat Geo People is available in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Middle East, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam and other Asian markets.
Nat Geo Wild is available in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the UAE.
Key carriage agreements in Asia:
National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo People and Nat Geo Wild is available on all major operators across Asia.
Key tiers:
National Geographic’ suite of SD channels are available on the basic tier. Nat Geo People and Nat Geo Wild are available on the basic tier.
On-line, VOD, SVOD or mobile deals:
National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo People and Nat Geo Wild are available on VOD in select markets across Asia.
Upcoming shows:
National Geographic Channel: Primal Survivor, Brain Games S5, Supercar Megabuild, Mine Kings, He Named Me Malala, The Story of God with Morgan Freeman, Red Planet
Nat Geo People: Miguel’s Feast, Fearless Chef, Testing The Menu With Nic Watt, George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces S5, Poh & Co S2
Nat Geo Wild: 1000 Days For The Planet, Deadly Instincts, Big Cat Games, The Lakeshore Killers Grizzly Empire, Giraffe: African Giant, America’s National Parks
