Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on Sept. 9 in Asia topped the ratings among youth demographics in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In Singapore, against all subscription TV and free-to-air programs, High School Musical 2 was the top telecast among all cable subscribers on its premiere day. Among children 4-14 in subscriber homes, the telemovie achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. HSM 2 is the highest rated telecast on Disney Channel … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
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CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
Hong Kong– The CASBAA Sports TV Forum in Beijing held Aug. 24 highlighted potential business opportunities for sports TV in China. Themed “All-win with the Olympics”, the Forum was hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT) and co-organized by CASBAA and China International Television Corporation (CITVC), the commercial arm of state broadcaster CCTV. More than 300 reps of Chinese and European sports bodies, sports TV networks and sports management … [Read more...] about CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
E! International launches on Astro in Malaysia
Los Angeles- E! expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by launching its 24-hour channel on Astro in Malaysia. The channel provides entertainment and lifestyle programming including Live from the Red Carpet, E! News, The E! True Hollywood Story, the 101 and 50 Most entertainment countdown mini-series, the Forbes Specials and Style Star and new series including Kimora : Life In The Fab Lane and ISAAC to Astro's 2 million customers in Malaysia. Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, E! … [Read more...] about E! International launches on Astro in Malaysia
Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
Sydney- Paramount Pictures Worldwide Distribution has opened a Sydney office headed by Irene Read as Vice President, Television Distribution, Asia Pacific, Africa & Middle East. Formerly with Alliance Atlantis, Read oversees all licensing activities for the region. Caroline Legge, who worked for Paramount in London and most recently with Australian pay TV firm Movie Network, serves as Sales Manager. Alex Trippas, who also spent time with NBC Universal in London, then with BBC Worldwide in … [Read more...] about Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
E! International launches new channel on Astro in Malaysia
Los Angeles- E! expanded its presence in Asia Pacific by launching its 24-hour channel on Astro in Malaysia. The new channel provides entertainment and lifestyle programming including Live from the Red Carpet, E! News, The E! True Hollywood Story, the 101 and 50 Most entertainment countdown mini-series, the Forbes Specials and Style Star and new series including Kimora : Life In The Fab Lane and ISAAC to Astro's two million customers in Malaysia. Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia … [Read more...] about E! International launches new channel on Astro in Malaysia
Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney
Sydney- Paramount Pictures Worldwide Distribution has opened a Sydney office headed by Irene Read as Vice President, Television Distribution, Asia Pacific, Africa & Middle East. Formerly with Alliance Atlantis, Read oversees all licensing activities for the region. Caroline Legge, who worked for Paramount in London and most recently with Australian pay TV firm Movie Network, serves as Sales Manager. Alex Trippas, who also spent time with NBC Universal in London, then with BBC Worldwide in … [Read more...] about Paramount establishes TV office in Sydney