Hugely successful competition series – MasterChef Junior U.S.A season 3 and American Idol season 14 premiered on StarWorld, with American Idol premiering live and exclusive in Asia and MasterChef Junior U.S.A as same-day telecast as the U.S. MasterChef Junior U.S.A Credit: StarWorld MasterChef Junior U.S.A Season 3 StarWorld SingTel mio TV Ch. 301, StarHub TV Ch. 501 StarWorld’s favourite young, aspiring home-cooks are back. MasterChef Junior U.S.A presents a culinary … [Read more...] about “MasterChef Junior U.S.A” and “American Idol” premieres on StarWorld
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MIPCOM: FremantleMedia International signs digital deal with Youku
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has announced a landmark multi-year digital deal with the China-headquartered portal, Youku. The agreement will see a variety of FremantleMedia’s entertainment and drama content available to online audiences, averaging 14 million unique users a day. Second only to YouTube in terms of worldwide viewership, Youku also has an incredible 200 million mobile users. FremantleMedia is one of the first independent … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: FremantleMedia International signs digital deal with Youku
AXN and Bangkok Airways unveil ‘Sing Your Way to LA’ winner
Singapore – AXN and Bangkok Airways have announced the winner of their ‘Sing Your Way to Los Angeles (LA)’ contest. Novabelle Ng, 23, from Singapore, who clinched the coveted spot with her rich vocals, will enjoy a three-day, two-night all expenses paid trip with a friend to watch The Voice Season 4 live. As part of the contest which ended on 26 May 2013, participants were tasked to create a tune to a set of given lyrics, record an audio clip of themselves performing, and send … [Read more...] about AXN and Bangkok Airways unveil ‘Sing Your Way to LA’ winner
FOX announces 2013/ 2014 upfront
Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, has unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season. The network picked up several new series including comedies Dads – which stars award-winning Seth Green; Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Enlisted; Surviving Jack; Us & Them; Murder Police; dramas Almost Human, executive produced by J.J Abrams with an all-star cast; Rake with Greg Kinnear set to make his television debut; Gang Related; and adventure thriller … [Read more...] about FOX announces 2013/ 2014 upfront
Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
According to FOX News, Randy Jackson, the remaining original American Idol judge, will not be returning to the FOX talent competition next season. Jackson said in a statement that he will be leaving American Idol to focus on his record label and other business opportunities. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on American Idol, I have decided to leave after this season," he said. "I am very proud of how we forever changed television and the music industry." FOX … [Read more...] about Randy Jackson to leave FOX’s “American Idol”
“Duck Dynasty” to debut on HISTORY Asia
Singapore – AETN All Asia Network has announced that Duck Dynasty will be premiering on the HISTORY channel across Asia this month. The real-life series, slated to debut in Singapore on April 11, brought in 8.6 million viewers in the U.S. for its third season, with 5.0 million adults 18-49 and 4.9 million adults 25-54. According to Trendrr TV, Blufin Labs and Social Guide, the season 3 premiere had more total activity across all major social media platforms than any other telecast on … [Read more...] about “Duck Dynasty” to debut on HISTORY Asia
