Singapore - The biggest original production by an Asian broadcaster, The Amazing Race Asia garnered startling ratings results from its latest season premiere on AXN. Building on its viewership base of over 19 million viewers across Asia for season 2, the September 11 debut of season 3 saw a 12 percent growth in viewers from Malaysia and Singapore tuning in. And AXN has been leading the ratings chart with The Amazing Race Asia during its timeslot among international cable channels across key Asia … [Read more...] about AXN tops ratings charts with The Amazing Race Asia 3 premiere
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The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
Season four of boxing reality series The Contender is currently in production with the assistance of Singapore Tourism Board’s Film In Singapore! Scheme. This is the first time that the 12-episode series is being filmed outside of the United States. The show is being hosted by former boxer, actor Tony Danza. Produced by Mark Burnett Productions and Dreamworks Television, the fourth season of The Contender will premiere in the US in December 2008. AXN will air the show in Asia, dtae still … [Read more...] about The Contender 4 being filmed in Singapore
Israel’s channel 2 picks up The Amazing Race format
Israel's Channel 2 Reshet has picked up the format to The Amazing Race (TAR) which is distributed internationally by Disney ABC International Television (DAIT). To be produced in the Hebrew language by Asia-based active TV, the show's Hebrew title translates literally as 'Race to a Million' and is currently in pre-production. The show is expected to air early 2009, and will also be distributed by DAIT. The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) was the first ever international version of the format which has … [Read more...] about Israel’s channel 2 picks up The Amazing Race format
The Amazing Race Asia 3 back to AXN
Singapore - The third installment of The Amazing Race Asia debuts on September 11 on AXN. Ricky Ow, senior vice-president and general manager of SPE Networks - Asia, the parent network of the AXN channel explains, "It will be the toughest race ever as there will be many challenges the contestants will not expect and be mentally prepared for. The teams will have shorter resting time, the journey will be harder, and the speed of the race will be faster and more intense. This combined with the new … [Read more...] about The Amazing Race Asia 3 back to AXN
Rive Gauche Television closes sales in Asia
Los Angeles - Rive Gauche Television's senior VP of international sales Dorothy Crompton announced that the company has licensed the television broadcast rights to leading buyers in Asia for several reality and documentary programs from their extensive catalog. The company's most recent sales throughout Asia consist of MediaCorp's (Singapore) acquirement of Video Zonkers Season 1, Real Strange, Whacked Out Sports Seasons 1 & 2, and Is That A Nail In Your Head? ; AXN's (pan-Asia) acquisition of … [Read more...] about Rive Gauche Television closes sales in Asia
StarHub channel repackaging expected this week
Singapore – Changes to StarHub Digital Cable’s offering packages are expected to be announced later this week and rolled out end-May 2008. Channels in the Family Plus (higher) tier are expected to be re-grouped by genre and sold as different packs – with some migrating to newly-created packages in the basic tier. Asked about the repackaging, a StarHub spokesperson said, “We will make the necessary announcements to the media whenever we make any changes to our product … [Read more...] about StarHub channel repackaging expected this week
