Fans of Japanese entertainment will soon have another reason to exclaim sugoi! From next month, meWATCH will offer a brand new subscription plan featuring both linear and on-demand content from Animax and GEM, two hugely popular entertainment channels. Thanks to a partnership between leading Asian content distributor KC Global Media Asia and Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp, viewers can look forward to an endless stream of Japanese anime, drama and variety programmes with an … [Read more...] about Mediacorp and KC Global Media Asia partner to bring Japanese content from Animax and GEM to meWATCH
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KC Global Media expands distribution in Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
KC Global Media Asia (KCGM Asia), the network that owns and operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM, expands in Southeast Asia via new carriages in three territories: Cambodia, Malaysia and the Philippines. In Cambodia, subscribers of regional video streaming service provider WeWatch can now enjoy the best of both English and Japanese entertainment following the launch last June 1 of English-language general entertainment network AXN, as well as anime channel Animax and Japanese … [Read more...] about KC Global Media expands distribution in Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
AXN lineup of original productions unhindered by challenging times
AXN, known regionally as the home of the best Original Productions in Asia, has not let challenging times slow down its momentum. While most of the industry has been forced into a standstill, the leading English General Entertainment channel* launched three (3) new Original Productions in 2020 and has teased several more coming up in the pipeline for 2021. This not only speaks of the channel’s commitment to continue bringing relevant and engaging programs to audiences in Asia, but also serves … [Read more...] about AXN lineup of original productions unhindered by challenging times
Submissions open for short-film competition ‘Picture This Festival for the Planet’
CULVER CITY, CA – Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPTN), in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, announced the opening of the ‘Picture This Festival for the Planet’, a short-film competition for emerging filmmakers, everyday storytellers and change makers worldwide to showcase the positive future they see for our planet.  Starting today, people from over 70 countries around the world are invited to submit videos between one and eight minutes in length inspired by the Sustainable … [Read more...] about Submissions open for short-film competition ‘Picture This Festival for the Planet’
SPT appoints business head in Taiwan
Singapore - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced the appointment of Tiff Wang as Director & Business Head, Taiwan.Based in Taipei and reporting to Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ms. Wang will oversee the business and channel management for AXN and Animax channels in Taiwan. “Taiwan remains a strategically important market for our Asia business and as the pay-TV industry moves towards a fully digitized model, Tiff’s depth of digital … [Read more...] about SPT appoints business head in Taiwan
Sony Pictures appoints SVP
Manila - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has appointed of Georgette Tengco as Business Head of Philippines. Based in Manila and reporting to Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ms. Tengco will oversee the strategic management of SPT Networks’ Philippines portfolio comprising entertainment powerhouses Animax, AXN, GEM, ONE and Sony Channel. “SPT Networks, Asia has enjoyed a long history in the Philippines and the market remains a top priority for our … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures appoints SVP
