APOS – Bali, Indonesia– A+E Networks is expanding the scope of its partnership with Super Network/Tohokushisha (TFC) and restructuring the ownership of its joint venture with Super Network and The History Channel Japan (THCJ), it was announced at the Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS) by Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital Media, A+E Networks. A+E Networks will increase its stake in THCJ from 50 percent to 80 percent. The new investment marks a significant expansion of … [Read more...] about A+E expand partnership with TFC
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First eSports channel in the region
APOS – Bali, Indonesia– Astro marks a new milestone as the first in Southeast Asia to launch eGG or Every Good Game, a 24/7 eSports channel in the region. Fans of eSports will be delighted to know that they can enjoy popular eSports tournaments like League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft II and many more on this channel through linear, on demand and OTT platforms via Astro and Astro on the Go in Malaysia and regionally via Tribe, … [Read more...] about First eSports channel in the region
Watch Netflix via StarHub
Singapore – StarHub customers will get to enjoy a best-in-class Netflix experience wherever they go. As the only pay-TV operator in Singapore to support Netflix up to 1080p, StarHub’s Fibre TV customers will get to enjoy Netflix’s expansive catalogue of content in unparalleled full high definition on StarHub TV Channel 525. StarHub Mobile and Broadband customers will also continue to enjoy the quality viewing experience on their smart devices courtesy of StarHub’s participation in the … [Read more...] about Watch Netflix via StarHub
Book deal for Bottersnikes & Gumbles
London–CAKE and Australian production outfits Cheeky Little Media and Mighty Nice have signed a UK publishing deal with Hodder Children’s Books, for their new CGI children’s comedy series Bottersnikes & Gumbles. Hodder Children’s Books will publish a series of young fiction and sticker and activity books aimed at 6-9 year olds based on the TV series, which is set to air on CBBC in July this year. Bottersnikes & Gumbles is co-produced by CBBC in the UK and Seven Network in Australia … [Read more...] about Book deal for Bottersnikes & Gumbles
Culture Machine crosses 500m in viewership
Mumbai- Culture Machine affirms its position as the number one digital media network as it crosses a whopping 500 million viewership mark on YouTube, 19 million on Facebook and 1.4 billion watch minutes. In less than three years, the company has produced 7.8 billion minutes of content on YouTube across genres enabling it to garner the undisputed leadership position. … [Read more...] about Culture Machine crosses 500m in viewership
New series – Legends of Gaming
Endemol Shine Beyond UK announced a brand new series of hit eSports entertainment franchise, Legends of Gaming, featuring some of the biggest names in YouTube gaming including Ali-A and TheSyndicateProject. The latest series, in conjunction with PlayStation 4, will be bigger than ever as 12 contenders, with over 6 billion combined views on YouTube, battle it out for the ultimate title of Legend of Gaming. … [Read more...] about New series – Legends of Gaming
