Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced today several first and exclusive content deals for its channels. CTE has secured two multi-year output deals with mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter Bellator Fighting Championships and kickboxing promoter It’s Showtime for KIX. The company also concluded a volume deal with CJ E&M Corporation (CJ E&M) that includes action series and thrilling dramas on a first-run basis for all CTE channels in Asia. Bellator … [Read more...] about CTE concludes several deals
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Pawn Stars kicks off new season with fan contest
Singapore – Pawn Stars returns to HISTORY on May 7 with its sixth season. To kick off this new season, the network is concurrently holding a regional online contest to put viewers’ bargaining skills to the rest. In this ‘Pawn Star of the week’ contest, HISTORY will post a picture of an item on its Facebook page and fans can make their guesses on the item’s pawn or sale value by commenting on the picture. The correct or closest estimates win prizes such as a Diana … [Read more...] about Pawn Stars kicks off new season with fan contest
TRACE enters Malaysia
Hong Kong – TRACE continues to expand across Asia. TRACE Sports HD and TRACE Urban HD content will now be available in Malaysia via Maxis Communications’ IPTV service. Leading up to the 2012 London Olympic Games, TRACE viewers can learn about champions who will be participating in the games in an exclusive programme Going to London. With more than 12 million subscribers, Maxis is one of Malaysia’s largest telecommunications entities. TRACE channels are already available on Hong … [Read more...] about TRACE enters Malaysia
Eurosport to air US Open in Asia
Hong Kong – Eurosport has secured the rights to broadcast the US Open Tennis Grand Slam throughout 17 Asian markets LIVE and in HD from 2013 through to 2016. The agreement, brokered through the agency of IMG Media, sees the US Grand Slam on Eurosport for the next four years broadcast in the 17 Asian markets where Eurosport is currently available. Eurosport will have the exclusive rights into Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, North … [Read more...] about Eurosport to air US Open in Asia
NGC presents second Malaysian Journey special
Asia Pacific – National Geographic Channel (NGC), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) flagship channel in the factual genre, has again been selected as a major platform to help Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) promote Malaysia as a top travel destination in Asia. Five years after the first installment of the eco-travel documentary Malaysian Journey aired on National Geographic Channel, MTPB has signed up for a second installment, which will focus on the country’s beautiful … [Read more...] about NGC presents second Malaysian Journey special
FremantleMedia CEO Cohen exits, Frot-Coutaz steps up
Luxembourg / London / Los Angeles – RTL Group has announced that Tony Cohen will step down from his role as CEO of FremantleMedia. Cécile Frot-Coutaz succeeds Cohen and will be based in London, effective 1 July 2012. According to the company’s statement, Cohen will leave to focus on his non-executive work. Guillaume de Posch, Co-CEO of RTL Group together with Anke Schäferkordt, said, “I want to thank Tony Cohen for his outstanding achievements. Under his leadership, … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia CEO Cohen exits, Frot-Coutaz steps up