Why the decision to launch truTV in Asia? truTV is a rapidly growing network in the US for Turner Broadcasting and we felt this content could internationally cross borders appeal to Asian audiences here. There isn’t anything like the truTV proposition in this part of the world and given its compelling line up of real-life shows, we feel it will fascinate audiences in various markets across Asia as it has done in the US and Latin America. How has the channel been tailored for Asia (how will … [Read more...] about truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
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Mind your own business
With the merger of FOX International Channels with many of STAR’s channels in Asia, FOX executives now boast business cards covered in channel logos encompassing multiple genres across factual entertainment, GE, music, movies and news. Cross-promotion opportunities abound and Fox One Stop Media has been established to offer ad sales solutions at local, regional and global level. Meanwhile Stateside, as the merger of Comcast and NBC awaits regulatory approval, President and CEO of the … [Read more...] about Mind your own business
BBC Worldwide launches three channels in Malaysia
Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels will introduce three BBC-branded channels to Malaysia. BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies will be available on Telekom Malaysia Berhad’s (TM) HyppTV platform starting 29 March 2010. The launch of the channels will represent the first time that BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies will be available to audiences in Malaysia. Mark Whitehead, senior vice president and general manager, BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, commented on the launch of the … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches three channels in Malaysia
STAR CHINESE MOVIES renews exclusive output deal with Media Asia
Hong Kong - STAR CHINESE MOVIES has renewed an exclusive output deal with Hong Kong production powerhouse Media Asia. The multiple-year deal will give STAR CHINESE MOVIES exclusive pay TV and video-on-demand rights to Media Asia’s latest blockbusters and award-winning films in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Upcoming Media Asia titles to be aired on STAR CHINESE MOVIES include the critically-acclaimed City of Life and Death from mainland Chinese director Lu Chuan; Hong Kong auteur Johnnie … [Read more...] about STAR CHINESE MOVIES renews exclusive output deal with Media Asia
FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
Asia - FOX International Channels is the global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards. Honoring the best filmmakers and actors in Asian cinema, the prestigious event and red-carpet moments will be available on STAR WORLD, STAR CHINESE MOVIES and Xing Kong in April. In addition, the international channel network will also conduct a series of exclusive backstage interviews with renowned Asian stars. This delayed global broadcast will reach 60 million cumulative homes across the world, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
WOWtv channel launch
Taipei, Taiwan - Portico Media's WOWtv bouquet of international channels that would officially launch on Chunghwa Telecom's IPTV platform, MOD, in April 2010, was kickstarted by a special launch. Held at Shangri-La Hotel Taipei, it was a showcase of WOWtv's refreshing potpourri of television channels with a wide range of unique content. WOWtv promises to inject some excitement to MOD's overall channel offerings and increase its subscriber numbers. The WOWtv lineup includes 4 Universal Networks … [Read more...] about WOWtv channel launch