Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the appointments of Sylvia Noronha as General Counsel, Betty Tsui as Vice President, Programming, and Athena Ho as Manager, Research. Reporting to CTE President and Chief Operating Officer Todd Miller, Noronha will be responsible for guiding CTE’s legal strategy and leading the legal department in support of the company's three business lines. She brings with her considerable legal experience in the entertainment and media … [Read more...] about CTE strengthens management team with three executive appointments
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Animax’s growth in web traffic spurred on by ‘Ani-mates’
Singapore/Hong Kong - Two popular personalities from the Philippines - model-host Stephanie Henares and celebrity cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao - were unveiled on-air and online on 1 June 2010 as Ani-mates – new VJ-cum-brand ambassadors for Animax. Serving as buddies to Animax viewers and bringing the latest updates on the regional youth scene, the Ani-mates are currently featuring on TV, in online activities and campaigns, as well as at on-ground events. Original content available only on … [Read more...] about Animax’s growth in web traffic spurred on by ‘Ani-mates’
Korean hour in Malaysia a success for Animax
Hong Kong - Animax announced its new slate of Korean live-action programming in Malaysia has achieved strong growth in ratings, average viewing time and reach among the channel’s target audience of youth and young adults. The network unveiled a new slate of Korean live-action youth entertainment programmes during the 8 – 9 pm primetime slot on weeknights that started broadcast from 3 May in Malaysia. Shows include Korean pop music variety show Live Power Music on Monday; talent … [Read more...] about Korean hour in Malaysia a success for Animax
Animax unveils new brand identity & programme strategy
Singapore - Animax will be sporting a new look, adding programming choices, and taking viewer interaction to a whole new level from 3 May 2010. As part of the brand new on-air graphics package, upcoming shows on the channel will be introduced by a ‘handheld slate’ with a customizable background dedicated to showcasing the creativity of Animax viewers. Spotlighting the best pictures shared by viewers as the featured background each week, selected contributions will be seen by millions … [Read more...] about Animax unveils new brand identity & programme strategy
Animax’s InuYasha – The Final Act tops in Taiwan & Hong Kong
Hong Kong - InuYasha - The Final Act has made Animax the number one international channel in Taiwan among all youths 15-24 in its timeslot. Brought to the region within just five days of its premiere in Japan, InuYasha - The Final Act's October 10 Asia-wide debut on Animax also delivered a ten-fold leap in ratings for its premiere timeslot in Hong Kong, with its late-night repeat also driving Animax ratings above all international channels among youth 15 - 24. "InuYasha - The Final Act's … [Read more...] about Animax’s InuYasha – The Final Act tops in Taiwan & Hong Kong
InuYasha – The Final Act to premiere same week as Japan across Asia on Animax
Hong Kong - InuYasha - The Final Act is set for an Asia-wide premiere within the same week as the series' debut in Japan on Animax. The brand new 26-part anime series premieres 10 October 2009, airing Saturdays 8pm (SEA, PH, SA) / 7pm (WIB) / 7.30pm (HK) / 11.30pm (TW) on Animax, within five days of each episode's premiere broadcast on Japan's Yomiuri TV. InuYasha - The Final Act is the direct sequel to the first InuYasha anime series that aired in Japan from October 2000 to September 2004. … [Read more...] about InuYasha – The Final Act to premiere same week as Japan across Asia on Animax