Astro Ultra Box is now available to Astro IPTV customers who are currently on Maxis Home Fibre network with speeds from 30Mbps. The Ultra experience includes 4K UHD, Cloud Recording, and a fresh new user interface that is seamless across device screens, improved content recommendations based on viewing history, play from start functions, and the ability to record multiple shows at the same time. The Ultra Box has been well received by customers with over 60,000 installations since launch in … [Read more...] about Astro IPTV customers can now enjoy features of Ultra Box
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CBS All Access announces series order for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,’ based on the U.S.S. Enterprise and its crew
CBS All Access announced a series order for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series will feature fan favorites from season two of Star Trek: Discovery, Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series will follow Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the decade before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they … [Read more...] about CBS All Access announces series order for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,’ based on the U.S.S. Enterprise and its crew
A+E Networks® International builds relationship genre powerhouse on DPG Media’s Vitaya channel in Belgium
A+E Networks® International announced it had greatly increased its presence in Belgium via a deal with DPG Media, the biggest media company in the country. DPG picked up all English-speaking seasons of Seven Year Switch, Marrying Millions, and Bride & Prejudice to air on its Vitaya channel, as well as all five TV movies including the adaptation of V.C. Andrews’ Casteel Family series, marking A+E’s biggest deal with DPG to date. The DPG partnership follows the substantial success of the … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® International builds relationship genre powerhouse on DPG Media’s Vitaya channel in Belgium
WarnerMedia’s ‘HBO GO’ service secures four new distribution partners in Taiwan
WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & Sales has secured another four new partners in Taiwan for the distribution of HBO GO. Its regional streaming service is now available to subscribers of Kbro, TWM Broadband, CABLE GIANT CATV and Pingnan CATV. “These partnerships are significant and build on our long-standing relationship with Kbro, one of the leading cable TV, broadband and media companies in Taiwan,” said Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks & … [Read more...] about WarnerMedia’s ‘HBO GO’ service secures four new distribution partners in Taiwan
HBO GO debuts in Taiwan with TBC
HBO GO has launched in Taiwan for the first time, together with leading multi-system cable operator, Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC). Available now, introductory offers are open to TBC’s current cable TV subscribers who can access the streaming app with additional monthly or annual fees. Bundle packages are also available to existing subscribers to TBC’s premium movie plan, its HBO plan or its premium entertainment plan. In addition to global hits like Westworld (Season 3 is airing now … [Read more...] about HBO GO debuts in Taiwan with TBC
CAKE announces new global deal
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has secured a global deal on behalf of Fresh TV with Cartoon Network and Boomerang for the new long form CGI animated series Lucas the Spider. Based on the worldwide viral YouTube hit, the series is owned and produced by award-winning Canadian producer Fresh TV (who acquired the IP in 2018) in association with Toronto’s WexWorks Media with CAKE handling international distribution. Lucas the Spider follows the adventures of an adorable little … [Read more...] about CAKE announces new global deal