BBC Studios announced that it will launch linear channels BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle together with on-demand channels BBC First and BBC Brit on Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company. BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle will be available on the Astro platform from 15 September while BBC First and BBC Brit will be available from 15 October. This launch marks an expanded partnership between BBC Studios and Astro. BBC Earth is BBC Studios’ global factual brand that seeks to inspire … [Read more...] about BBC Studios announces expanded partnership with Astro
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Astro Media Solutions offers special Astro 25 promotion
As Astro celebrates 25 years of serving Malaysians, the content and entertainment company continues to revitalise its brand, as it powers ahead in its transformation journey to be Malaysia’s #1 Entertainment Destination and #1 aggregator of the best streaming services. This sparks exciting opportunities for its brand partners to ride on Astro’s growing reach to individuals and homes in the streaming world to tell their brand stories and grow back stronger. Celebrating local pride with … [Read more...] about Astro Media Solutions offers special Astro 25 promotion
Winsing Animation’s ‘GOGOBUS’ premieres in Russia
Carousel has premiered Winsing Animation’s GOGOBUS series in Russia on 27 August, and it will be followed by VOD/OTT and other platforms in CIS territories later this year. GOGOBUS was nominated the Young Property of the year in 2020 by LIMA, its merchandise and toys have been the leading bestseller in China since its first launch in 2019. And the program has been well-received in the Asian market. It’s been distributed to more than 30 countries and regions around the world, the broadcast … [Read more...] about Winsing Animation’s ‘GOGOBUS’ premieres in Russia
ABS-CBN’s ‘La Promesa’ airs in Ecuador’s TC Televisión
The successful 2015 remake of ABS-CBN's romantic drama series Pangako Sa 'Yo, titled La Promesa captivated Ecuadorian audiences anew with its airing on free TV via TC Televisión and helped push the network to lead in the ratings in Guayaquil, a key region in the ratings game in the said country. This is the second time that the Spanish-dubbed series has earned a license for a run on TC Televisión, which began in March 2021, following its first airing from April to August 2020. "TC Televisión … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s ‘La Promesa’ airs in Ecuador’s TC Televisión
Astro launches its new Ultra Plug & Play Box
Astro has officially launched its new Ultra Plug & Play Box that offers customers an uninterrupted experience of the best international and local content without a satellite dish. Present at the virtual launch on 22 July were panellists Azlin Arshad, Commercial Director at Astro and Shahrul Imran, Product Engineering Director at Astro. Astro highlighted the ease of use of its new Ultra Plug & Play Box. The first-of-its-kind offering allows customers to self-install and enjoy the Ultra … [Read more...] about Astro launches its new Ultra Plug & Play Box
Asia’s e-sports broadcasters unlock an exciting world of gameplay
This story appears in the June-July 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. Asia’s e-sports and gaming sector has thrived amidst these challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdowns being the new normal and more people staying at home, the sector has seen rapid growth in the past year. According to a report from VentureBeat, game revenues for PC and mobile in Southeast Asia and Taiwan is forecast to grow to USD 8.3 billion in 2023 from USD 5 billion in 2019. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s e-sports broadcasters unlock an exciting world of gameplay
