ATF Singapore – On the first day of the Asia TV Forum, FremantleMedia International (FMI) has announced more than 1,200 hours of sales to the region – all of which have been closed within the last eight weeks. Among the deals are many titles from its recently launched MIPCOM slate as well as the first ever sale of an Australian drama to a free-to-air channel in the Philippines. The Asia team has made light work of racking up deals across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and The … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia sells 1,200 hours of programming to Asia
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FIC Asia announces two senior appointments
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced that it has made senior appointments into two newly created positions. Helena Choe started in her new role on November 18th as Vice President of Syndication while Rahul Sood will assume the role of Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Commercial effective December 9th. Both executives’ geographic remit will cover Asia Pacific and the Middle East. As Vice President of Syndication based in Hong Kong, Helena … [Read more...] about FIC Asia announces two senior appointments
FIC Asia secures new sports rights and programming
Asia – Within a year of its acquisition of the sports business, FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, has boosted its sports channels FOX Sports and STAR Sports, resulting in higher viewership and returns. The sports network is integrating with FIC's existing bouquet of entertainment, factual and lifestyle channels with the acquisition of signature sports events such as the Bundesliga … [Read more...] about FIC Asia secures new sports rights and programming
AFC premieres first Chinese original production
Singapore – The Asian Food Channel (AFC), Asia’s first 24-hour regional food and lifestyle channel, which is part of the Scripps Networks family of lifestyle networks, has announced the premiere of its first Chinese language production. Happy Foodie New Year is co-sponsored by Bee Cheng Hiang Hup Chong Foodstuff Pte Ltd, ILC Trading Pte Ltd, Kim Hing Food Industries Pte Ltd and Tai Hua Food Industries Pte Ltd.When asked about the premiere of Happy Foodie New Year, … [Read more...] about AFC premieres first Chinese original production
“The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
FremantleMedia has announced that The Apprentice Asia won the Best Use of a Global Format in Asia prize at the FORMATS ASIA Awards held during the CASBAA Convention.The series pits aspiring young Asian entrepreneurs against each other in "the world's toughest job interview" for a chance to work for Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes.Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Asia, said: "This is a fantastic tribute to the talented production team behind the show, our … [Read more...] about “The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
PERFORM announces Asia expansion plans for digital sports consumption
Singapore – Digital sports media company PERFORM has announced plans to extend its presence in Asia and to enhance its media sales offering in Southeast Asia with its own in-house sales team. While PERFORM’s products and services have been sold successfully via third party partners over the past two years, the company has announced its decision to move its advertising sales back in-house. PERFORM now has a … [Read more...] about PERFORM announces Asia expansion plans for digital sports consumption