HKTV Dramas Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong – Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) has secured the rights to broadcast and distribute Cantonese dramas from Hong Kong Media Production Company Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Television Network Limited (HKTV). The deal extends Astro’s rights across Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia. HKTV dramas will be a fresh addition to Astro’s customers’ already extensive line-up of dramas. The … [Read more...] about Astro secures rights for HKTV’s dramas
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Celestial Classic Movies launches on Astro
Blood Brothers Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of the bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced that its classic Chinese movie channel, Celestial Classic Movies (CCM), will launch on Astro, Malaysia’s pay TV platform and Kristal Astro in Brunei in November. CCM will be made available on Astro and NJOI, reaching 4.2 million households in Malaysia and Brunei. To serve this broader audience and to ensure that its content is … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies launches on Astro
Astro launches “Same Day as The U.S.” Campaign
Kuala Lumpur — Astro’s viewers will now be able watch the latest U.S. series on a same day and date basis as its premiere broadcast in its country of origin as a result of Astro’s Same Day as The U.S. campaign. Astro spearheaded the campaign and worked together with its channel partners HBO, Fox, SPE Networks, NBC Universal and AETN and many more, to provide as many series from the Fall TV line-up just hours after the broadcast in its country of origin. Viewers will now be able … [Read more...] about Astro launches “Same Day as The U.S.” Campaign
Ideal Systems expands in Southeast Asia
Singapore — Ideal Systems announced on August 13 a major expansion of its business in Southeast Asia with the opening of a large regional support and sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and a new sales office in Jakarta, Indonesia. Ideal's new Kuala Lumpur office is located in the brand new Bangsar South development allowing easy access for support of major Malaysian broadcasters such as the national broadcaster RTM, national satellite operator Astro, and the national commercial … [Read more...] about Ideal Systems expands in Southeast Asia
Astro On Demand now available for Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers on the Dynasty Pack will be able to enjoy the latest TVB dramas broadcast at the same time as in Hong Kong through Astro On Demand (AOD) channels at no additional cost, from July 11 onwards. Choo Chi Han, Head of Chinese Customer Business at Astro said, “The Chinese customer segment is important to us. Having been in business for the past 17 years, we have a deep understanding of the changing market landscape and the needs of the … [Read more...] about Astro On Demand now available for Astro Wah Lai Toi viewers
MIPTV: Azteca and Astro collaborate for telenovelas
Cannes – One of the world’s largest producers of Spanish language programming, Azteca, and pay TV broadcaster and producer Astro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the production and distribution of telenovelas. The MoU has three parties, Azteca, Astro and Global Station, a Malaysian production house behind some of the most successful drama series in Malaysia. This is a milestone marking a long-term partnership relying on the strengths of the respective parties in … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Azteca and Astro collaborate for telenovelas
