ABS-CBN maintained its leadership in nationwide TV viewing across urban and rural homes in June with an average audience share of 45%, or 13 points higher than GMA’s 32%, according to data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes based solely in urban areas that represent only 57% of the … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN maintains its leading streak in nationwide TV viewing for June
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France 24 secures new distribution agreement with Thai cable operator
France 24 has concluded a new distribution agreement in Thailand with major cable operator Charoen. Thanks to this agreement, France 24 English version is now available in 300,000 additional households across the country in the operator’s basic offer on channel 22. Already available in Thailand on various cable, satellite and IPTV offers, this new agreement allows France 24 to reach 2,525,000 households 24/7, which represents a quarter of all digital households in the country. In … [Read more...] about France 24 secures new distribution agreement with Thai cable operator
Channel NewsAsia to broadcast Indonesia Presidential Election specials
More than 180 million Indonesians will go to the polls on July 9 to elect the country’s seventh President. Who will succeed outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono? Will it be the former governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo, or ex-general Prabowo Subianto. Channel NewsAsia programmes, Insight and Primetime Asia, will bring viewers exclusive specials on the election for the Indonesia President. Insight – Indonesia’s Next President One a political newcomer with … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia to broadcast Indonesia Presidential Election specials
CJ E&M to produce “The Three Musketeers”
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced on July 1 that it will produce a new three-season drama series entitled The Three Musketeers to air on general entertainment channel tvN. The planned production of three seasons of a drama (to consist of 12 episodes each) before the airing of the first episode marks a first for a Korean broadcaster. Spurring excitement from fans across Asia, the drama reunites scriptwriter Song Jae-jung and director Kim Byung-soo from the hit … [Read more...] about CJ E&M to produce “The Three Musketeers”
“The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” returns for Season 2
Singapore – After its successful premiere in March 2014, The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines is set to return to the Asian Food Channel (AFC) for a second season on StarHub, Channel 435. Scripps Networks Interactive, parent company of AFC and the leader in lifestyle media, will continue its partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines to produce this 13-part series. In season 2, 10 new food and … [Read more...] about “The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines” returns for Season 2
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios appoints new CEO
Nusajaya, Johor – Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (“PIMS” or the Studios), the largest independent integrated studios facility in the South East Asia, announced the appointment of Rezal A. Rahman as the Chief Executive Office (“CEO”) of Iskandar Malaysia Studios Sdn Bhd (“IMS”) with effect from 1 July 2014. IMS is the company established to undertake PIMS development. Michael Lake, who has been the CEO of IMS since December 13, 2010, will now … [Read more...] about Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios appoints new CEO