Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, is rebranding AXN Beyond as beTV across Asia. Beginning April 2, the new beTV channel will feature an expanded content line-up and a new on- and off-air look and feel, with a channel ‘personality’ to match. A broad slate of light entertainment programming will be added; including Rob, Rob Schneider’s latest sitcom based loosely on his real-life whirlwind romance; reality show I Get That A Lot sets up celebrities in … [Read more...] about The place to Be
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MTV makes Cignals
Singapore/ Manila – Viacom International Media Networks Asia has launched MTV Live HD’s in the Philippines through Cignal, owned and operated by MediaScape Inc. Available since March 1, MTV Live HD is broadcast in 1080i High-Definition and Dolby Surround 5.1 on the. The channel’s programming line-up consists of music-based programming that is original, acquired and from the MTV library, including music festivals, live performances, music documentaries and original productions. … [Read more...] about MTV makes Cignals
Strike a pose
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the premiere of reality series SupermodelMe Season 3, on March 13 on its channels KIX and KIX HD, across Asia. For the first time since its inception, SupermodelMe will expand its 30-minute format to an hour. Season 3 will also introduce a brand new host, international supermodel Lisa S. Karen Seah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Refinery Media, said, “The long-term goal of collaboration with Celestial Tiger … [Read more...] about Strike a pose
Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Alistair Jennings has been named executive director, distribution, Asia Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, he will oversee sales of SPT’s catalog of television series and feature films across Southeast Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Jennings will manage the local team responsible for the licensing of SPT’s content catalogue to broadcast and new media clients in Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
Amazone wonders
Bangkok - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced plans to launch the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, to be located in Bang Saray, near Pattaya, on the East coast of Thailand. Named “Cartoon Network Amazone”, the theme park is scheduled to open in 2013. It is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest while infusing popular animated series and cartoon heroes including Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and The Amazing World of Gumball. The … [Read more...] about Amazone wonders
Celestial Movies goes HD
Hong Kong – (CTE) is launching two HD channels – Celestial Movies HD (CM HD) and KIX HD, in Malaysia on DTH platform Astro, on March 1. Malaysia becomes the first market in the region to carry CM HD, and the second market for KIX HD following the channel’s Singapore launch in November 2011. Celestial Movies HD offers first run and exclusive Chinese and Asian films as well as all-time favorites. KIX HD features five distinct programming pillars: fight events, action series, … [Read more...] about Celestial Movies goes HD
