Mumbai – BIG RTL THRILL, the ultimate action entertainment channel targeted at male audiences, is now available on digital distribution platforms in Mumbai and Delhi. A joint venture channel between Reliance Broadcast Network and Europe’s RTL Group, BIG RTL THRILL goes with the tag-line “Action ka Baap”, and showcases internationally acquired content dubbed in Hindi. The channel has, within a quarter of launching in Uttar Pradesh, achieved strong ratings, beating regional … [Read more...] about BIG RTL THRILL expands to Mumbai and Delhi
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George Chien named EVP, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television
Culver City, California – George Chien has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced by Andy Kaplan, president, worldwide networks, to whom he reports. In this role, Chien will now manage P&L for SPT’s television networks in the Asia-Pacific region as well as continue to provide leadership to channels including Animax, AXN, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), BeTV and ONE in Asia; Animax, AXN and AXN … [Read more...] about George Chien named EVP, Networks, Asia-Pacific for Sony Pictures Television
WarnerTV Asia reaches its highest audience to date in Singapore
Singapore – WarnerTV Asia announced it has reached its highest total day audience among Individuals 4+ and Women 15+ since its April ’10 debut, claiming the spot as the number-one ranked channel in the Basic Entertainment package for the month and the complete 4th Quarter of last year. According to the network, this marks the second consecutive month the channel has reached the top spot in Singapore after only two and a half years on air. … [Read more...] about WarnerTV Asia reaches its highest audience to date in Singapore
Rob Khoo leaves activeTV, Marc Checkley hired
Rob Khoo Singapore - Rob Khoo, General Manager and Vice-President of Business Development (Asia), will leave activeTV’s Singapore office on November 9 to pursue other interests. Khoo, who joined activeTV in 2009, has secured numerous projects for the production company, including Cash Cab Asia for AXN, E! News Asia for NBC Universal, and most recently, Driving Change with Caltex for FIC. Joining activeTV in Singapore is Marc Checkley, who has been appointed Head of Development. Checkley, … [Read more...] about Rob Khoo leaves activeTV, Marc Checkley hired
AXN leads prime time ratings in SEA
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia’s flagship channel AXN topped ratings for the last two weeks among all English general entertainment (GE) pay-TV channels during prime time in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines among viewers 4+, as well as the key target audience of professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEB), according to data from Kantar Media Singapore/Philippines and AGB Nielsen Media Research Malaysia for the 27 August – 9 September … [Read more...] about AXN leads prime time ratings in SEA
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
