SINGAPORE – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced a multi-year licensing agreement with FremantleMedia International to acquire two of the world’s most iconic entertainment reality series: America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent. The acquisition of the two Got Talent giants for AXN complement the channel’s hugely popular pan-regional series, Asia’s Got Talent, making it a perfect trifecta for fans of reality competitions across the region. New seasons of Britain’s Got … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia Acquires America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent
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Riot Games and MTV collaborate for Hyperplay
SINGAPORE – Riot Games, the videogame publisher behind the game League of Legends, played by 100 million players monthly, and youth entertainment brand MTV announced today the introduction of Hyperplay, the first integrated ASEAN esports and music festival. Hyperplay is presented by the Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Youth Council (NYC) of Singapore, and will integrate the two biggest pop culture pillars of this generation, esports and music, into a … [Read more...] about Riot Games and MTV collaborate for Hyperplay
Teaser Trailer For Korean Remake Of Bbc’s Mistress Revealed
SEOUL, KOREA – CJ E&M has revealed a series of teaser trailer for its new weekend lineup Mistress. It will replace Children of a Lesser God on channel OCN every Saturday and Sunday 22:20 (K.S.T) starting from April 28. Thriller drama Mistress (12x60’) is based on the lives of four scandalous women –café manager, psychiatrist, teacher, and law firm partner-who are all involved in an array of illicit and distorted relationships. The four become unwillingly entangled in a murder … [Read more...] about Teaser Trailer For Korean Remake Of Bbc’s Mistress Revealed
A+E Networks appoints new managing director, Southeast Asia and Australia and Managing Director, North Asia
NEW YORK – A+E Networks has appointed Leena Singarajah Managing Director, Southeast Asia and Australia, and promoted Saugato Banerjee to Managing Director, North Asia. Singarajah’s appointment and Banerjee’s promotion were announced today by Edward Sabin, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks, to whom they will report. Based in Singapore, Singarajah will be responsible for managing and expanding A+E’s channels and media assets in Southeast Asia and Australia, … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints new managing director, Southeast Asia and Australia and Managing Director, North Asia
FOX presents the second season of “The Good Fight”
MUNICH, AMSTERDAM – In season two of THE GOOD FIGHT, the world is going insane, and the Chicago murder rate is on the rise. Amidst the insanity, Diane, Lucca, Maia and the rest of the law firm find themselves under psychological assault when a client at another firm kills his lawyer for overcharging. The second season starts on 12 June 2018 every Tuesday at 21:00 as a double feature on FOX- Either in the Engish original or the German dubbed version. After a copycat murder, the firm … [Read more...] about FOX presents the second season of “The Good Fight”
Astro grows by 24% in PATAMI to RM 771 million
Customers: Increased Reach and Deeper Engagement Astro’s total customers grew by 7% year-over-year from 5.1 million to 5.5 million, an increased TV household reach from 71% to 75% in FY18, primarily driven by NJOI. At the same time, NJOI’s revenue grew by 21% year-over-year to RM100 million, as its skinny bundles and ala carte prepaid choices gained traction. Pay TV remains resilient despite competition, with global best in class churn of 9.6%, ARPU of RM99.9 and incoming ARPU of … [Read more...] about Astro grows by 24% in PATAMI to RM 771 million