The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and its anti-piracy arm, the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), join with Vidio in congratulating the West Java Regional Police for their action this week in arresting the individual behind a major piracy operation in Indonesia. Following a complaint by Vidio, on 16 October, the operator of the pirate sites PaseoTV and OkStream was arrested by West Java Regional Police. The sites were illegally streaming pirate content owned or licensed by Vidio, … [Read more...] about Indonesian Police take out major pirate operator illegally streaming live sports
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HOOQ unveils expansion plans including pay TV
SINGAPORE/INDONESIA – Asia’s largest video-on-demand service HOOQ has announced the roll-out of over 20 pay TV channels to their premium offering, in partnership with some of the biggest content brands in the industry. The “skinny bundle”, including leading channels such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Hits, tvN, AFC, DreamWorks, History Channel and over 15 more top rated channels will be introduced in this first phase, with more channels to be announced shortly. In an unprecedented … [Read more...] about HOOQ unveils expansion plans including pay TV
Scripps Networks tops Asia Pacific lifestyle category
Singapore - Asian Food Channel (AFC) and HGTV usher in the 2017 Lunar New Year by smashing ratings records among female cable viewers aged 25 to 54 years old, securing positions as the #1 rated Lifestyle Channels in Malaysia and Singapore respectively. AFC topped the 2016 chart as the #1 rated Lifestyle Channel in Malaysia while HGTV emerged as the #1 rated Lifestyle Channel as well as the top English Pay-TV Channel in Singapore from October to December 2016. According to DTAM Malaysia, AFC … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks tops Asia Pacific lifestyle category
Scripps, undisputed lifestyle programming lead
Singapore – In a recent pay-TV study of viewer behaviours and lifestyle habits in Asia-Pacific, Scripps Networks Interactive found its channel portfolio significantly outranked its competitors in the food, home and travel lifestyle categories. The channels, which include Asian Food Channel, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel, have highly engaged audiences, who have an affinity for lifestyle brands and content. They are more receptive to advertisers, trusting the channels as an … [Read more...] about Scripps, undisputed lifestyle programming lead
Scripps launches AFC in Vietnam
Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive announced that it will be increasing its distribution of Asian Food Channel (AFC) in Vietnam. The channel is now available to SCTV subscribers of the digital package on Channel 240. Derek Chang, Managing Director of Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia-Pacific said, “Asian Food Channel is now available on six major pay-TV platforms in Vietnam, making it one of the most widely distributed international channels in the country. With nearly … [Read more...] about Scripps launches AFC in Vietnam
AFC commissions new series
Asian Food Channel has green-lit two new formats, Family Kitchen with Sherson and Cooking for Love. Both original commissions are 6 x 30’ series and will premiere in August and September 2015 respectively. Family Kitchen with Sherson is a journey into cooking with a traditional Malaysian family, hosted by celebrity cook Sherson Lian and his mother, Ann Lian. The programme will bring together two generations of culinary wisdom, highlighting both cooks’ skills and passion for food. The … [Read more...] about AFC commissions new series
