The total pay-TV services revenue in Australia is set to decline at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent from US$2.6 billion in 2019 to US$2.2 billion in 2024 due to the declining cable and direct-to-Home (DTH) TV subscriptions and falling pay-TV average revenue per user (ARPU), according to GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. GlobalData’s Australia Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report forecasts that pay-TV revenues in Australia will fall sharply in … [Read more...] about COVID-19 will accelerate pay-TV services revenue decline in Australia, forecasts GlobalData
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Olympic Channel documentary ‘Rulon’ about the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man to premiere 21 July
American Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner’s inspirational story of beating the odds is featured in the upcoming Olympic Channel original documentary, Rulon, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Gardner’s victory over the world’s most dominant wrestler and three-time reigning Olympic champion, Aleksandr Karelin of Russia at the Olympic Games Sydney 2000. Rulon premieres worldwide on Tuesday, 21 July at 7 p.m. EDT at olympicchannel.com and on its apps for mobile and connected TV devices. … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel documentary ‘Rulon’ about the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man to premiere 21 July
Viu and HBO Asia to air second season of ‘The Bridge’ starting 15 June
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 41 million monthly active users, announced that the 10-episode second season of Endemol Shine Group’s The Bridge, produced by Viu and in association with HBO Asia Originals, will begin airing on Viu, HBO GO and HBO across Asia on 15 June 15. It will premiere at 9:00 p.m. in Singapore and Malaysia, 8:00 p.m. in Western Indonesia and Thailand and simulcast across all other markets. One new episode of the production … [Read more...] about Viu and HBO Asia to air second season of ‘The Bridge’ starting 15 June
Primeworks Distribution takes Malaysian Animation Titles to Amazon Prime
Six Malaysian-made animation titles made their way to Amazon Prime via a deal signed between Primeworks Distribution, a subsidiary of Primeworks Studios and Janson Media. Ejen Ali, Soccer Bugs, Cingkus Blues, Saladin, Knowsy Nina Wants To Know, and Super Tots are now available on Amazon Prime to viewers across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Developed and produced in Malaysia, five of these titles are represented by Primeworks Distribution while … [Read more...] about Primeworks Distribution takes Malaysian Animation Titles to Amazon Prime
LGI Media scores with factual sales in Asia
LGI Media (formerly Looking Glass International) the Australian based distribution company specializing in factual programming has sold over 500 hours of programming to China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. The deals brokered through LGI Media’s Beijing office by Karen Lee, Head of Sales - Asia, includes a package deal of over 397 hours to YuanLai Education an educational program broadcaster based in Wuhan, China. The package includes a variety of programs from LGI’s catalogue including Coded World … [Read more...] about LGI Media scores with factual sales in Asia
Cambodian SingMeng Telemedia brings good cheer with TechStorm’s inaugural launch
TechStorm, the region’s fastest-growing multimedia network on Asian Esports, tech innovations; announced its inaugural launch in Cambodia with the country’s largest multi-play, multi-service platform Cambodian SingMeng Telemedia starting 10 June 2020. Mr. Wu Liulu Director of TV Business Operation Department of Cambodian SingMeng Telemedia said, “We lead the Cambodia market by bringing curated best-in-class, premium family entertainment to our residential and enterprise customer segments. … [Read more...] about Cambodian SingMeng Telemedia brings good cheer with TechStorm’s inaugural launch
