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
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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
Qalbox Partners with Astro to offer an unparalleled Muslim-Focused entertainment experience in Malaysia
Qalbox by Muslim Pro, the entertainment streaming service renowned for its diverse global Muslim content, has joined forces with Astro to exclusively stream Muslim-focused content in Malaysia. In line with Muslim Pro's aim of becoming the digital home for all things Muslim, this strategic alliance represents a pivotal moment in the country's entertainment landscape, offering Astro's customers an unparalleled selection of enriching Muslim-centric content, elevating the entertainment experience … [Read more...] about Qalbox Partners with Astro to offer an unparalleled Muslim-Focused entertainment experience in Malaysia
Kartoon Studios enters Malaysian market with Kartoon Channel! Branded Block on Astro
Kartoon Studios (NYSE:TOON) continues the Pacific-Asia expansion of the Kartoon Channel! brand with the August 2023 premiere of a branded programming block on Astro Ceria (Astro Ch 611), Malaysia’s #1 homegrown kid’s channel. Based on the worldwide success of Kartoon Channel!’s hit elimination-style reality gaming series for kids, Kidaverse Roblox Rumble, Astro has also licensed the format to produce season two of the series, starring Malaysian contestants. The series features a … [Read more...] about Kartoon Studios enters Malaysian market with Kartoon Channel! Branded Block on Astro
Lil Critter Workshop launches digital first animation production studio
Acclaimed animation house Lil Critter Workshop (LCW) has made two strategic moves to further expand its global business, launching Lil Critter Digital – a Digital First Animation Production Studio out of Malaysia, which provides total solutions for art, design and production for social media and web series content – while continuing to develop long-form animated series from its Bristol base with the appointment of Jan Stradling as Consultant Development Executive. Lil Critter Digital’s first … [Read more...] about Lil Critter Workshop launches digital first animation production studio
Malaysia’s remake of ABS-CBN’s primetime series The Legal Wife records high viewership
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