Singapore - SingTel announced the launch of a new Malay language channel, Astro ARUNA, premiering on mio TV (Channel 35) on 6 October. The new channel is a 24-hour channel that will feature the best of Indonesian dramas featuring popular actors such as Ari Wibowo, Lulu Tobing, Lenna Tan, Alexandra Gottardo and Anjasmara. These dramas are telecast immediately after production and are first run premieres on the channel in Singapore. Fans of Indonesian content can look forward to popular dramas … [Read more...] about mio TV launches Astro ARUNA
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The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
Season four of boxing reality series The Contender is currently in production with the assistance of Singapore Tourism Board's Film In Singapore! Scheme. This is the first time that the 12-episode series is being filmed outside of the United States. The show is being hosted by former boxer, actor Tony Danza. Produced by Mark Burnett Productions and Dreamworks Television, the fourth season of The Contender will premiere in the US in December 2008. AXN will air the show in Asia, dtae still to be … [Read more...] about The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
AXN tops ratings charts with The Amazing Race Asia 3 premiere
Singapore - The biggest original production by an Asian broadcaster, The Amazing Race Asia garnered startling ratings results from its latest season premiere on AXN. Building on its viewership base of over 19 million viewers across Asia for season 2, the September 11 debut of season 3 saw a 12 percent growth in viewers from Malaysia and Singapore tuning in. And AXN has been leading the ratings chart with The Amazing Race Asia during its timeslot among international cable channels across key Asia … [Read more...] about AXN tops ratings charts with The Amazing Race Asia 3 premiere
Daniel Cheung appointed CEO of STAR Taiwan, Jason Siu appointed GM of Chinese Movies, STAR
Hong Kong / Taipei - STAR today announced that Daniel Cheung has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of STAR Taiwan and that Jason Siu, currently General Manager of STAR Taiwan, will move to a newly created position in Hong Kong as General Manager of Chinese Movies, STAR. Cheung, who has been serving as CEO of STAR JV and Indonesian terrestrial channel ANTV, will be tasked with leading STAR's Taiwan business. Cheung's previous key positions include COO of China Network Systems, a formerly … [Read more...] about Daniel Cheung appointed CEO of STAR Taiwan, Jason Siu appointed GM of Chinese Movies, STAR
The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
Season four of boxing reality series The Contender is currently in production with the assistance of Singapore Tourism Board’s Film In Singapore! Scheme. This is the first time that the 12-episode series is being filmed outside of the United States. The show is being hosted by former boxer, actor Tony Danza. Produced by Mark Burnett Productions and Dreamworks Television, the fourth season of The Contender will premiere in the US in December 2008. AXN will air the show in Asia, dtae still … [Read more...] about The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
StarHub launches new Tamil movie channel, Vannathirai (VTV)
Singapore - Come September 24, StarHub will add a new channel, Vannathirai (VTV) to its pay-TV line up. StarHub TV customers using the HubStation, digital or high definition set-top box can watch the latest blockbuster hits on VTV via StarHub TV Channel 30. This comes as October 18 sees terrestrial MediaCorp TV devote an entire channel to Tamil-language Vasantham, which previously shared the Central channel with Kids and Arts. VTV is a 24-hour Tamil movie channel that offers classic movies and … [Read more...] about StarHub launches new Tamil movie channel, Vannathirai (VTV)