ABS-CBN, the Philippines' leading content provider, continues to showcase world-class Filipino stories that bring entertainment and inspiration to various audiences globally with one of its hit primetime series, "The Legal Wife," being adapted in Malaysia as "Isteri Halal" and currently leading the TV ratings race locally as it airs weeknights on Astro's cable channel, Astro Ria. Since its release last February 27, the show continues to enjoy high viewership levels in Malaysia and tops all … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s remake of ABS-CBN’s primetime series The Legal Wife records high viewership
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Curi-Curi Cinta highest rated with 7.5 million viewers
Popular drama series Curi-Curi Cinta (CCC) on Astro Ria’s MegaDrama slot emerged as Malaysia’s ‘No. 1 Drama’ with 7.5 million viewers when the 28-episode drama was aired on Mondays to Thursdays, from 29th April to 13th June. Going beyond TV, CCC is also the most viewed drama on our digital platform with over 11 million views. Additionally, CCC’s soundtrack, ‘Terlalu Memuja’ by award-winning composer Sharon Paul with lyrics by Fedtri Yahya and Gouffran, and songstress Wany Hasrita on … [Read more...] about Curi-Curi Cinta highest rated with 7.5 million viewers
Astro launches NJOI Now
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) launched a new video streaming service, NJOI Now, available on mobile and online to provide Malaysians free access to on demand entertainment including box sets, live sports and breaking news. NJOI Now is designed to meet the digital lifestyles of consumers today, offering complete flexibility with no fuss. NJOI Now is the only mobile app in Malaysia to provide free on demand content, box sets and signature titles from Astro Prima, Astro … [Read more...] about Astro launches NJOI Now
Astro’s number one show
Mexico City, Mexico– TV Azteca announced that its format has been a hit in Malaysia. Based on the Mexican format La Academia Azteca, the localised version Akademi Fantasia, recently aired its 12th season on Astro RIA. The series has become Astro’s most iconic talent show, sustaining its success for 12 seasons. It is also Astro’s number one show in Malaysia, with Astro’s penetration hitting 65% of Malaysian TV. … [Read more...] about Astro’s number one show
Endemol inks new format deals with Astro
Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for global hits The Money Drop and Fear Factor; the latter marking a comeback in Asia through Malaysian broadcaster Astro Ria. Launching later this year, the 13-part Fear Factor celebrity series will be filmed in Cape Town and produced by Endemol Malaysia Entertainment Group in conjunction with Endemol South Africa. Astro Ria has also ordered a 26-part second series of worldwide hit The Money Drop, which will air in a prime time spot later this year. … [Read more...] about Endemol inks new format deals with Astro
Astro now available anytime, anywhere
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has started the first of three phases of Astro On-The-Go, an innovative service that enables subscribers to watch Astro anytime, anywhere using their smartphones, tablets or laptops. Astro On-The-Go’s first phase includes free preview of Astro On-The-Go from May 30 until August 31. This free preview includes 11 TV channels, Catch Up Titles, Video On Demand Titles and LIVE events. The 11 TV channels include CNN, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, One HD, Astro Awani, … [Read more...] about Astro now available anytime, anywhere
