Pushing the boundaries for entertainment in Asia, FOX, FOX Life, FX and National Geographic is proud to be a host to 70 nominations in the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. The nominations span the gamut of multi-part dramas, family-favorite reality shows and thrilling true stories – representing the vast and compelling array of storytelling that lives on the entertainment, factual and sports network. A dominating force in the factual category, Free Solo (National Geographic) was … [Read more...] about 70 Nominations in the 71st Annual Primetime Emmys on FOX, FOX Life, FOX Movies and National Geographic
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A+E Networks appoints new Managing Director, Asia
A+E Networks has promoted Saugato Banerjee to Managing Director, Asia, from his previous role of Managing Director, North Asia, it was announced by Patrick Vien, Group Managing Director, International, A+E Networks. The move will effectively consolidate operations across the entire Asia region under the control of a single executive. In this role, Banerjee will be responsible for Southeast Asia, North Asia (Korea, China, Japan), Taiwan, Hong Kong, and India, where he … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints new Managing Director, Asia
HBO receives 137 primetime Emmy nominations
HBO received a record-breaking 137 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, which were announced in Los Angeles. HBO’s previous record was set in 2015 with 126 Primetime Emmy nominations. Game Of Thrones received 32 nominations, the most of any programme, while Chernobyl received 19 nominations, Barry received 17 nominations and Veep, True Detective and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver each received 9 nominations. HBO’s Emmy … [Read more...] about HBO receives 137 primetime Emmy nominations
Kiri and Lou to air on ABC Australia
CAKE has announced a deal with ABC in Australia for 52 episodes of preschool series. Kiri and Lou will air daily on ABC Kids from 1 July at 17.50 following the series’ premiere on TVNZ in New Zealand and CBC Canada earlier this year. Kiri and Lou follows the friendship between Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur and Lou, a gentle and thoughtful creature, as they explore a ‘forest of feelings’ through laughter, song and adventure. Joined by motherly Pania, sensitive Dalvanius, who disappears … [Read more...] about Kiri and Lou to air on ABC Australia
CNBC unveils new season of CNBC Meets with Tania Bryer
CNBC, the number one business and financial news network, today unveiled the latest season of the highly popular show CNBC Meets: Defining Values hosted by Tania Bryer. The five-part special will gain unprecedented access to some of the world’s most inspirational and philanthropic personalities, taking a look at the core values that have defined and shaped their unique paths to success as well as finding out what compels them to give so much back to society. The series will be … [Read more...] about CNBC unveils new season of CNBC Meets with Tania Bryer
Astro partners with iQIYI
– Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with iQIYI, a market leading online entertainment service in China. Under the partnership, Astro has the exclusive rights to deliver iQIYI content on TV, On Demand and OTT in Malaysia including the world’s first iQIYI branded channel comprising iQIYI’s extensive slate of original content from drama to variety shows and movies. Astro will also take the lead in customer acquisition, marketing and media … [Read more...] about Astro partners with iQIYI