Starting 10th January 2024, the captivating HITS NOW channel will be available to Astro viewers on Channel 702. HITS NOW is the latest addition to Astro’s line up of Rewind Network’s offerings alongside the existing HITS and HITS MOVIES channels available on their service. All Astro customers will be able to enjoy a free preview of HITS NOW from 10th January to 31st March 2024, giving viewers a chance to catch iconic shows like The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, America’s Got Talent: Fantasy … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks’ HITS NOW to launch on Astro
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Stan acquires Malaysian adaptation of The Bridge
Double Vision, the leading Malaysian production arm of the Vision New Media group, is delighted to announce that both seasons (20 x 60’) of its localised version of Hans Rosenfeldt’s hit Scandi series The Bridge have sold to Stan, Australia’s leading local streaming service. The agreement, brokered by Lyle Bettson-Barker, SVP Australia and New Zealand from Banijay Rights, represents the first time that Stan has acquired a Malaysian drama series. The Asian version of The Bridge was … [Read more...] about Stan acquires Malaysian adaptation of The Bridge
sooka & NJOI customers can now access 5 new FAST channels from Astro
All sooka and NJOI customers can now access five new Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels at no additional cost, namely Filem Mantap, Drama Hebat, Drama Hotpot, Lawak Sentral and Travel & Taste. This addition compliments the existing ten FAST channels available for sooka customers, expanding customers’ choices to include more dramas, comedies, travel shows and Astro’s very own content such as Super Spontan All Stars, Suri Hati Mr Pilot, The Rebel Princess and Perfect … [Read more...] about sooka & NJOI customers can now access 5 new FAST channels from Astro
Astro unveils new premium channel, Astro Premier
Malaysia’s leading digital streaming and content company launches new channel, Astro Premier (CH410) as the destination for all premium content locally and regionally. Available to all Astro customers until 1 February 2024, Astro Premier offers Astro Originals’ complete library of award-winning and highly successful boundary pushing series. The channel will showcase a selection of high-quality content with the latest Astro Original title, ‘Riot!’ making its debut on 22 September at 9 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Astro unveils new premium channel, Astro Premier
Astro to offer world-class post-production services with business acquisition of Basecamp Films
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Astro Productions Sdn Bhd (APSB), has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Basecamp Films Sdn Bhd, an award-winning visual post-production studio. As part of the agreement, Basecamp Films’ staff and their expertise, experience, and assets will be integrated within APSB to form a new unit, Astro Sound+Vision, designed to build the future of post-production for Astro and the industry. Euan Smith, Group CEO of Astro said, “Astro … [Read more...] about Astro to offer world-class post-production services with business acquisition of Basecamp Films
Astro Introduces Kid-Friendly Mode & 2 Free Channels for Customers
Astro will be celebrating the 2023 Hari Kebangsaan, Hari Malaysia and the upcoming school holidays by offering even more amazing content for customers. Customers can look forward to two complimentary channels – #DemiNegaraku (Ch 100), available for both Astro and NJOI customers from 20 August till 17 September and Ultraman (Ch 400) available for Astro customers from 20 August till 30 September. Both channels will be available via TV, Astro GO and On Demand. #DemiNegaraku (Ch 100) offers … [Read more...] about Astro Introduces Kid-Friendly Mode & 2 Free Channels for Customers
