SINGAPORE – Leading subscription video-on-demand services across ASEAN have come together to announce the creation of a self-regulatory Subscription Video-on-Demand Industry Content Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) to safeguard consumer interests. The providers include Astro, dimsum, Fox+, HOOQ, iflix, Netflix, tonton, TVB and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. The Code sets out principles to ensure that content offered on these participating … [Read more...] about SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code
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Astro partners China’s iQiyi for new rap show
KUALA LUMPUR – Aspiring rappers and fans can now look forward to participating in iQiyi’s The Rap of China audition in Malaysia. The new reality show is set to showcase young contestants locked in rap battle in front of a panel of celebrity judges including China megastar Kris Wu. For the first time, Malaysian rappers can audition for The Rap of China, and the winner of the Malaysia round will represent the country and rock the show’s stage. Aptly called The Rap of China Global … [Read more...] about Astro partners China’s iQiyi for new rap show
Astro grows by 24% in PATAMI to RM 771 million
Customers: Increased Reach and Deeper Engagement Astro’s total customers grew by 7% year-over-year from 5.1 million to 5.5 million, an increased TV household reach from 71% to 75% in FY18, primarily driven by NJOI. At the same time, NJOI’s revenue grew by 21% year-over-year to RM100 million, as its skinny bundles and ala carte prepaid choices gained traction. Pay TV remains resilient despite competition, with global best in class churn of 9.6%, ARPU of RM99.9 and incoming ARPU of … [Read more...] about Astro grows by 24% in PATAMI to RM 771 million
Astro strengthens partnerships and creates premium original series for the region
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Leading content and consumer company in Southeast Asia, Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) continues to broaden its network of alliances to add to its portfolio of Asian-themed content. Astro entered into several strategic content creation partnerships with renowned producers and filmmakers across several countries to produce and distribute original, premium miniseries, namely DO[S]A in Indonesia, which will debut on 14 February first in Malaysia and Brunei on Astro Channel 480, Astro ‘on … [Read more...] about Astro strengthens partnerships and creates premium original series for the region
tvN Asia drama Mother airs every Thursday
SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA – tvN Asia 24-hour express drama Mother, premiered on tvN Asia in Singapore and Malaysia on 25 January (Thursday) at 21:45. The drama follows an unpredictable story of “mother-and-daughter” bonding between an elementary school teacher Soo-jin (Lee Bo-young) and her student Hye-na (Heo Yool). Mother unfolds into three storylines represented by three pairs of mother and daughter. The leading character Soo-jin is a professional ornithology researcher who … [Read more...] about tvN Asia drama Mother airs every Thursday
Lifetime hits tops English general entertainment ratings.
Singapore – Lifetime, A+E Networks Asia’s leading female-focused entertainment TV brand, recorded top average primetime English general entertainment (GE) ratings on StarHub TV in Singapore, and Astro’s Variety Pack in Malaysia, propelled by stellar viewership of the latest season of MasterChef Australia. Driven by the ninth edition of the culinary competition reality series from Down Under, Lifetime enjoyed the highest average primetime ratings across 12 reported English GE channels in … [Read more...] about Lifetime hits tops English general entertainment ratings.
