Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. and Solar Entertainment Corporation, a Philippine content provider and television network, announced their collaboration to launch a brand new local MTV channel, MTVph in the country. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on local production, distribution, marketing and advertising sales for MTVph and it will become the network’s new dedicated Filipino feed. “We are thrilled to work with Solar … [Read more...] about VIMN collaborates with Solar Entertainment
BabyRiki hits 25 Million views in China
FUN Union’s pre-school programme BabyRiki hit the main Chinese digital platforms and, in just 7 days, the episodes have totalled 25 million views. 30 out of 52 episodes have been published on Tencent Video, iQiyi, Youku, Mango TV and Beva. BabyRiki is an animated series with content that covers all aspects of a child’s life. From physical wellbeing to social-emotional wellbeing and soft skills, the musical stories are based around age-appropriate experiences with educational concepts … [Read more...] about BabyRiki hits 25 Million views in China
Joyne selects Eutelsat
Joyne, a new multi-channel TV venture for Dutch viewers and the country’s recreational market, has selected the EUTELSAT 9B satellite as its platform to reach viewers in the Netherlands and across Europe. Joyne has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract with Eutelsat Communications and is preparing to officially launch using Eutelsat’s Paris-Rambouillet teleport for uplink services. The new platform will begin with a diverse mix of pay and free-to-air channels with a … [Read more...] about Joyne selects Eutelsat
Singtel launches second season
Singapore- Singtel Group’s The 5-Min Video Challenge returns for a second season Short-film competition connects Group’s 638 million customers to content from emerging filmmaking talent in the region Singapore. Following the resounding success of last year’s The 5-Min Video Challenge, the Singtel Group comprising Singtel, Optus AIS, Airtel, Globe and Telkomsel, is holding a second season of the competition across its markets in Asia, Australia and Africa. The regional video competition will see … [Read more...] about Singtel launches second season
Viacom International expands to Malaysia
Malaysia– Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc.), and HyppTV, an award winning IPTV service by Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) announced their collaboration to launch Paramount Channel for the first time in Malaysia. As part of the same agreement, two more Viacom channels, MTV Asia and Nickelodeon, will also join the HyppTV service from 1 August 2017. This will extend Viacom’s suite of channels available on the platform, which already includes Comedy Central … [Read more...] about Viacom International expands to Malaysia
truTV receives first ever Emmy nomination
Turner’s truTV celebrated a key milestone in its evolution, receiving the comedy network’s first-ever Emmy Award nomination for the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Pop culture powerhouse Billy on the Street, from creator and star Billy Eichner, received a nomination in the Outstanding Variety Sketch Series category. “As someone who grew up, for better or worse, watching award shows religiously, I'd be lying to say this doesn't feel insane and wonderful,” said Eichner. “I'm so grateful … [Read more...] about truTV receives first ever Emmy nomination