Singapore – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia and StarHub jointly announced the renewal of the carriage deal for SPT Networks’ channels on StarHub TV in Singapore. The deal brings Sony Channel, which features the best of Hollywood drama, comedy and lifestyle entertainment, to subscribers for the first time and joins its leading sister networks AXN, ONE and Animax on StarHub TV. “As Singapore's leading pay TV operator, we always seek to satisfy our customers’ … [Read more...] about Sony Channel to launch on StarHub
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HBO and StarHub announce initiatives
Singapore – HBO Asia and StarHub announced two initiatives that take HBO’s highly coveted content across multiple digital platforms via StarHub’s new online streaming service, StarHub Go. Ballers S106 - Photo credit HBO Jeff Daly Launch of HBO GO on StarHub Go HBO’s premium proprietary content, including its wildly popular Game of Thrones series, will be available directly to consumers in Singapore without a pay TV subscription. Consumers need only the Internet and a … [Read more...] about HBO and StarHub announce initiatives
StarHub’s local programming receives boost
Singapore – StarHub is set to boost its line-up of local content with a fresh round of funding from the Media Development Authority (MDA) under its Public Service Broadcast Contestable Funds Scheme (PCFS) for 2015. With this funding, StarHub will commission over 80 hours of original local productions. To cater to the rising demand for bite-sized content, and to reach a wider audience online, StarHub will be allocating part of this year’s funding to commission short-form content, … [Read more...] about StarHub’s local programming receives boost
Singtel TV and Discovery seal deal
Singapore – Singtel has finalised a deal with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific to carry sports channels Eurosport (Ch 112) and Eurosport News (Ch 113) on Singtel TV. With this, sports fans will now have access to extensive ‘live’ coverage of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches on Singtel TV. The channels start broadcasting from 11 August, right on time for fans to catch the curtain raiser for the season, the UEFA Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla at … [Read more...] about Singtel TV and Discovery seal deal
HGTV starts strong in Singapore
Singapore − Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia Pacific is announced that HGTV, Asia’s only regional home focused channel dedicated to entertaining viewers with inspiring stories about the home, has achieved strong ratings in Singapore since it launched in December 2014. As measured by Kantar Media, HGTV has maintained consistently strong ratings, holding its position as the number one lifestyle channel in Singapore from January 2015 to June 2015 among female cable viewers between … [Read more...] about HGTV starts strong in Singapore
ITV Choice to launch on Singtel TV
Hong Kong – ITV Choice will launch across Singapore following a deal between ITV and pay-TV operator Singtel. The commercial channel will broadcast on Singtel TV as the home of great British drama and entertainment. Singapore audiences will now have a wide variety of beloved British programming lined up to enjoy for the remainder of 2015 and beyond. Upcoming dramas include the latest series (Series 7) of Doc Martin staring Martin Clunes as the grumpy Doctor of this hugely successful … [Read more...] about ITV Choice to launch on Singtel TV