SINGAPORE – Created by Stephen Levinson and starring Dwayne Johnson, Ballers returns for its nine-episode fourth season, same time as the US on Monday, August 13 at 10am (SGT/HKT), with a same day primetime encore at 11pm, exclusively on HBO. The comedy series will be streaming on HBO GO and will also be available on HBO On Demand. Exploring the glamorous, often cutthroat, world of pro football through a group of past and present players striving to stay in the game, Ballers stars … [Read more...] about HBO’s “Ballers” starring Dwayne Johnson returns for fourth season
OTT providers are beating Pay-TV rivals, but all still struggle with customer experience
LONDON – Consumers give higher negative ratings to traditional cable, satellite and IPTV pay-TV operators than online video-on-demand (VOD) providers such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu at every stage of the customer journey, according to new research from subscription, billing and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist Paywizard. Nonetheless, the figures reveal that over-the-top (OTT) subscription services also struggle to keep customers happy, receiving significant … [Read more...] about OTT providers are beating Pay-TV rivals, but all still struggle with customer experience
IMDA and PDPC launch pilot for Data Protection Trustmark certification scheme
SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) have launched an open call for organisations to participate in a pilot for Singapore’s Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM) certification. The scheme aims to foster sound, transparent and accountable data protection practices among Singapore- based organisations and was developed in consultation with the industry. Eight early adopters have already signed up to help test the … [Read more...] about IMDA and PDPC launch pilot for Data Protection Trustmark certification scheme
History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex
SINGAPORE – A+E Networks Asia has announced the launch of the brand-new season of History Asia’s original production and award-winning automotive reality series Celebrity Car Wars for its third season. A new line-up of six celebrities across Southeast Asia will compete in a variety of super-charged automotive challenges. Viewers can expect a turbocharged season that will be faster and fiercer. Helmed by Emmy-winning activeTV and sponsored by Caltex, the production of the show has … [Read more...] about History Asia accelerates with third season of “Celebrity Car Wars” fuelled by Caltex
Endemol Shine announces first Asian creation of global hit drama “Humans” in China
LONDON – Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has announced that Endemol Shine China will partner with local production house Croton Media, Kudos and Matador to create a local Mandarin language adaptation of critically acclaimed drama Humans. Humans is set in a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a ‘Synth’ – a highly-developed robotic servant eerily similar in appearance to human beings. These incredible machines … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine announces first Asian creation of global hit drama “Humans” in China
Dielectric delivers antennas to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rican TV stations
RAYMOND, MAINE – Nearly one year since Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, most TV stations remain dark due to widespread destruction of the country’s infrastructure and power grid. To help broadcasters resume broadcast services to local communities and meet accelerated repack deadlines, Dielectric has expedited antenna orders to Puerto Rican TV stations impacted by the storms. To date, Dielectric has received 11 orders from Puerto Rican broadcasters, 10 of which … [Read more...] about Dielectric delivers antennas to hurricane-devastated Puerto Rican TV stations