Hong Kong – ITV Choice went live in Hong Kong on March 25 at 5pm (HK time) across Asia and Middle East following its rebranding in all five ITV channels in the U.K in January. Alongside a new name, on-screen presentation and promotional junctions – including a set of new idents, the channel has a new colour picking logo that can adept and blend to the tone and colour scheme of the channel’s programmes. The idents will feature a broad range of moments from everyday life, … [Read more...] about ITV Choice goes live across Asia and Middle East
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Geng HAN of China wins Favourite Asian Act at Nick’s 2013 Kids’ Choice Awards
Los Angeles - Mandopop singer Geng HAN, who was previously a part of the South Korean boyband Super Junior, emerged victorious at Nickelodeon’s 26th Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA). Han was nominated under the Favourite Asian Act category, where he beat favourites such as Psy of South Korea, Shila Amzah of Malaysia and Sarah Geronimo of the Philippines. This was the first time that a nominee from China has been included in the Favorite Asian Act … [Read more...] about Geng HAN of China wins Favourite Asian Act at Nick’s 2013 Kids’ Choice Awards
New season of “CNBC Meets” in Asia
Singapore – CNBC has announced a new 10-episode season of its CNBC Meets series, which premiered in Asia Pacific on March 23. The first episode featured an in-depth interview with former U.S president, Bill Clinton, in his home town of Little Rock as he reflects on key moments in his life. The half-hour programme series, sponsored by Bank of America Merril Lynch, is hosted by CNBC presenter Tania Bryer as she profiles some of the world’s most influential high-flyers and examine … [Read more...] about New season of “CNBC Meets” in Asia
Discovery in Asia ventures into original children’s production
Discovery Kids in Asia has announced its latest original production titled KIDS VS FILM, premiering on June 1 across the region. This follows wildlife-based series ADVENTURE 8: ZOO GAMES, which premiered on March 16. The 12-episode TV series, produced by Singapore’s Beach House Pictures, is in line with Discovery Channel’s First Time Filmmakers initiative. Following in the steps of Discovery Channel’s documentary-making traditions, each episode of KIDS VS FILM gives young … [Read more...] about Discovery in Asia ventures into original children’s production
News Corporation reduces stakes in Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Limited
Hong Kong – Star Entertainment Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of News Corporation, has agreed to sell approximately 5.28% stakes in Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Limited (Phoenix) for approximately US$92 million. Star Entertainment Holdings Limited’s total ownership stake in Phoenix will now be reduced to an estimated 12.16% following the sale. James Murdoch, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Chairman and CEO, International, News Corporation, said, "Mr Liu … [Read more...] about News Corporation reduces stakes in Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Limited
Syfy Asia sets April 16 for global premiere of “Defiance”
ASIA - Syfy’s Defiance will premiere globally on April 16 with a two-hour episode broadcast, a day after the U.S launch on April 15, reaching over 13 territories in Asia. This includes Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore. According to the network, the series takes an unprecedented approach to storytelling by uniting scripted television and online gaming. The game will launch first in early April, followed by the TV series premiere, with both … [Read more...] about Syfy Asia sets April 16 for global premiere of “Defiance”