Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced that Discovery Turbo, a new channel offering adrenaline-fuelled entertainment will launch in place of Discovery Real Time on September 22. Targeted at men aged 18 - 54, Discovery Turbo will cover a range of topics including the history, science and engineering of everything motored; car, boat, bike and air shows; Formula One racing; DIY; car clubs and motoring trends. Discovery Turbo will launch with a four-day programming special, … [Read more...] about Discovery Turbo replaces Real Time; Discovery Science and Animal Planet re-launch across Asia-Pacific
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Countdown for Cartoon Network’s BEN 10: Race Against Time
BEN 10: Race Against Time, the live-action made-for-TV CGI movie based on Cartoon Network's animated action-adventure series BEN 10, will launch in Asia Pacific when it premieres in September on Cartoon Network. The movie, which was the most watched telecast in history of Cartoon Network in the US, as well as the #1 show of the day on all television among boys, is anticipated to set similar records in the region. BEN 10 is now being aired in more than 160 countries around the world and is seen … [Read more...] about Countdown for Cartoon Network’s BEN 10: Race Against Time
BBC Worldwide for Australian subscription audiences
Australia - BBC Worldwide Australia has licensed more than 550 hours of lifestyle, factual and comedy content in three separate deals with XYZnetworks, FOXTEL and HOW TO Channel. All three deals will see premier titles, classic BBC comedy and award-winning lifestyle programs screen across a host of subscription television channels. HOW TO Channel, the Australian home and garden network, will premier a selection of BBC Worldwide lifestyle content, having concluded a deal for 192 hours of … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide for Australian subscription audiences
ESS in landmark Formula 1 deal for Asia
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) and Formula One Management (FOM) announced that they have agreed to renew their relationship for another five years. The new agreement awards ESS exclusive rights to broadcast the FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) across multiple platforms in 24 Asian markets. Hailed as a landmark deal for ESS and FOM in Asia, it will see ESS getting exclusive rights to showcase F1 action across platforms including TV, internet, mobile and radio. The deal includes a … [Read more...] about ESS in landmark Formula 1 deal for Asia
StarHub’s Sensasi celebrates first anniversary
Singapore - To celebrate its first anniversary, Sensasi (StarHub channel 40) has lined up a series of Malay entertainment programmes ranging from first-run movies, telemovies, serials to variety programmes on Sensasi. Other than acquired content from countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, there will be a wider range of entertaining local programmes on the channel. For example, Sensasi has commissioned local programmes such as Syiok Habiss, a variety show where viewers can discover the hottest … [Read more...] about StarHub’s Sensasi celebrates first anniversary
Cartoon Network reveals pioneer Snaptoons projects
Cartoon Network has unveiled the ideas picked from over 300 entries received for Snaptoons (Short New Asia Pacific Cartoons), the Network's pan-Asian original content development initiative. Cartoon Network's in-house Snaptoons team has been working with the shortlisted creators in developing 10 ideas and will produce at least five completed shorts this year, with a view for further development of the most promising concepts. "This is an ambitious stage of Cartoon Network's long-term commitment … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network reveals pioneer Snaptoons projects