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
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“Deer Little Forest” heads to theme parks across Asia
LONDON – Koko Rose Media has announced a ground-breaking deal that will see its arts and lifestyle property Deer Little Forest brand five indoor activity theme parks across Thailand, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Currently under construction, the first park is scheduled to open in Bangkok in June 2019. The agreement was brokered by Tokyo-based Honmoku File, headed by Nobutaka Nagai, former agent for Disney’s park attractions in Japan, DisneySea and Disneyland Japan. The deal is … [Read more...] about “Deer Little Forest” heads to theme parks across Asia
Hua Fung Teh named Chairman of ONE Championship in China
SHANGHAI – The largest global sports media property in Asian history ONE Championship has named Hua Fung Teh as Chairman of ONE in China. Teh also serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, and joined the company in January 2018. Teh has extensive knowledge and experience in China’s business circuit. He was formerly a Principal at leading global private equity firm TPG Capital, where he was a key leader in the origination, evaluation, and execution of investments deals across … [Read more...] about Hua Fung Teh named Chairman of ONE Championship in China
“Cha-Ching” initiative teams up with kid influencers to connect with young audience
HONG KONG – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential Corporation Asia, and Turner's Cartoon Network have turned to the next generation of Asian kids to provide inspiration for a new music video of Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids, the globally recognised and award-winning financial literacy programme that's now in its eighth year. Following a regional search for the most talented kids on TV, online and social media, six young individuals were identified to lend … [Read more...] about “Cha-Ching” initiative teams up with kid influencers to connect with young audience
Singtel named Asia’s Best Mobile Carrier at Telecom Asia Awards
SINGAPORE – Singtel has won Asia’s Best Mobile Carrier award at the recent Telecom Asia Awards 2018, a recognition of its commitment to provide customers robust connectivity, innovative mobile data options and enriched digital content. Telecom Asia also recognised Singtel for providing the Most Innovative Approach to Customer Experience. Singtel has been digitally transforming its core consumer operations to better engage digitally savvy consumers. Earlier this year, Singtel … [Read more...] about Singtel named Asia’s Best Mobile Carrier at Telecom Asia Awards
The Asian Pitch 2018 winners announced
MELBOURNE – Asian commissioning alliance The Asian Pitch (TAP) has announced the three winning projects of its annual funding scheme The Asian Pitch 2018. Ten applicants were shortlisted from over one hundred submissions and invited recently to present their projects in Seoul, South Korea, to a panel of producers from NHK, KBS and PTS. The three overall winning projects selected were: Singing in the Wilderness (China), directed by Dong-Nan Chen: After hiding in the … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch 2018 winners announced