The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
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Singtel TV scores Premier League rights for another three seasons
Singtel TV is set to bring the next three thrilling seasons of the Premier League to Singapore fans. Running from August 2019 to May 2022, the latest rights deal will make Singtel TV the official broadcaster of the Premier League in Singapore for 12 consecutive years. As Singapore’s home of football, Singtel TV broadcasts the Premier League in addition to the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup and eight more football league and cup competitions. everyone in Singapore can also enjoy the … [Read more...] about Singtel TV scores Premier League rights for another three seasons
KIX to premiere new reality series “Extreme Ends”
HONG KONG – Asian action entertainment network KIX has announced the October 17 premiere date for its original production Extreme Ends. In collaboration with Hong Kong Tourism Board, this series follows four Southeast Asian celebrities and their special guests to experience the extreme opposite sides of the vibrant city Hong Kong. “We’re very pleased to be working with Hong Kong Tourism Board once more, and excited to give audiences a different perspective, showing them the … [Read more...] about KIX to premiere new reality series “Extreme Ends”
HBO anthology series “Room 104” to return for second season
SINGAPORE – The anthology series Room 104 will return for its 12-episode second season, debuting in Asia two episodes back-to-back, same time as the US on Saturday, November 10 at 12.30pm, exclusively on HBO GO and Cinemax. Two new episodes will subsequently air every Saturday at the same time. The series is also available on HBO On Demand. From creators and executive producers Mark and Jay Duplass, the show is set in a single room of a typical American chain motel and tells a … [Read more...] about HBO anthology series “Room 104” to return for second season
Singtel TV adds Discovery’s HGTV, AFC and Food Network to suite of lifestyle channels
SINGAPORE – Singtel TV has announced the launch of three additional lifestyle brands from the Discovery portfolio on Singtel TV and Singtel TV GO. The highly rated US home improvement channel HGTV, Asian Food Channel (AFC), and Food Network will return to Singapore on Singtel TV, widening its range of lifestyle entertainment content that includes TLC and Travel Channel, bringing fans an even deeper content offering of diverse and engaging real-life entertainment. With the inclusion … [Read more...] about Singtel TV adds Discovery’s HGTV, AFC and Food Network to suite of lifestyle channels
Lifetime greenlights Thinkfactory’s wedding series
NEW YORK – A+E Networks-owned Lifetime has greenlit My Great Big Live Wedding, an eight-part live wedding event series from LA’s Thinkfactory Media. The show will feature eight couples as they work together with world-renowned wedding and event planner David Tutera to plan out the wedding of their dreams. My Great Big Live Wedding is designed to “turn the wedding genre on its head by doing something that audiences have never seen before,” said Adam Reed, President of Thinkfactory … [Read more...] about Lifetime greenlights Thinkfactory’s wedding series