Singapore – AXN will premiere the original series Hannibal on April 9 across Asia. Described as a cinematic thriller, the series is developed by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daisies) and directed by David Slade (Twilight: Eclipse, 30 Days of Night). Hannibal is the latest AXN original series, and it will also air on SET in Africa and Sony SciFi in Russia. As part of the global launch in April 2013, the series will be rolled out in over 80 countries and versioned in 18 … [Read more...] about AXN announces global premiere of “Hannibal”
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Sony Pictures Television expands Last Resort distribution
London – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has pre-sold its new drama Last Resort to more than 100 countries ahead of its international distribution at MIPCOM in Cannes next month. In Asia, pan-regional broadcaster AXN Asia will air the series across 20 territories including India, China, Hong Kong and across Southeast Asia, while Canadian rights were acquired earlier this year by Shaw Global. Latest territories confirmed in Europe include Germany (Prosieben), Austria (ORF), Italy (FOX), … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television expands Last Resort distribution
Last Resort surfaces on AXN Asia
Hong Kong – ABC’s Last Resort is premiering on AXN Asia in October, the same week as the U.S. telecast. Filmed in Hawaii, viewers are thrust right into the world of the U.S.S. Colorado, the most powerful nuclear submarine ever built. The series stars the Emmy-winning Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age), Scott Speedman (Underworld), Daisy Betts (Persons Unknown) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day). As the captain, Braugher’s Marcus Chaplin cuts a commanding … [Read more...] about Last Resort surfaces on AXN Asia
AXN remains on top
Singapore – AXN has retained its spot as the region’s top English general entertainment (GE) channel year-to-date across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and India. According to data from Kantar Media in Singapore and the Philippines, AGB NMR in Malaysia and Taiwan, and TAM Media Research India, the channel reaches more than 140 million viewers. Continuing its stride, the network has lined up new original productions for 2012, including The Firm, based on John … [Read more...] about AXN remains on top
Battle of creativity
Hong Kong – AXN is presenting another brand new reality TV programme. The Apartment premieres on the channel at the end of this month. This news comes shortly after the recent launch of the network’s original production, Cash Cab. Hosted by Kahi Lee, the show features 3 couples who are assigned a brand new penthouse each, and must out-design, out-shop and out-decorate one another to win the grand prize of a condominium in Kuala Lumpur worth RM 642,500. The Apartment is produced by … [Read more...] about Battle of creativity
Bad boy Kiefer Sutherland returns to AXN
Culver City, Calif. – Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) networks have acquired the original multi-platform series, The Confession, for their international channels and branded non-linear platforms. The show, which stars Kiefer Sutherland and John Hurt, will premiere on SPT’s AXN-branded platforms in 125 territories and on AXN.com beginning in September. AXN Korea will debut the digital series first on September 12th, followed by subsequent territory roll outs including Hong … [Read more...] about Bad boy Kiefer Sutherland returns to AXN