BBC Worldwide Asia today announced a deal with CANAL+ Myanmar FG Ltd that sees four of its channels launch on new pay TV platform, CANAL+ : international news and current affairs channel, BBC World News, premium factual brand, BBC Earth, pre-school channel, CBeebies and BBC Lifestyle, with BBC Lifestyle making its debut appearance in the country. CANAL+ Group, in collaboration with Myanmarese media group FOREVER Group launched the new pay TV platform on 29 January 2018. It offers local and … [Read more...] about BBC Channels to launch in Myanmar
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BBC First to launch in Singapore
Singapore– BBC Worldwide Asia announced the inaugural launch of BBC First (StarHub Channel 522) in Singapore, the first country in Southeast Asia where the brand will be launched. BBC First will launch as a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service on StarHub on 4 April 2016. It will be the home of premium and original content from the BBC such as Sherlock and War and Peace. It will launch as a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service on StarHub from 4 April 2016. The service will be … [Read more...] about BBC First to launch in Singapore
BBC Worldwide deals in South Korea
BBC Worldwide Asia has announced a Video-on-demand (VOD) deal with BTV (an IPTV service in South Korea provided by SK Broadband). The two year deal comprises over 600 hours of content ranging from drama, factual and natural history titles. This is the first time SK Broadband has procured BBC dramas for their TVOD service, and the first time BBC’s programmes will be available on the service. It is also the first time SK Broadband has acquired BBC landmark natural history titles including … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide deals in South Korea
BBC Earth premieres on StarHub TV
Singapore– BBC Worldwide Asia and StarHub announced the launch of a new premium factual channel, BBC Earth on 3 October, 9pm. Broadcast in stunning high definition, the channel promises to push the boundaries of filmmaking to fully immerse and engage audiences in nature’s stories, taking viewers on a journey of discovery. The channel, a rebrand of BBC Knowledge, will replace BBC Knowledge on StarHub TV Channel 407. … [Read more...] about BBC Earth premieres on StarHub TV
BBC to air final episode of ‘Top Gear’
Singapore — BBC Worldwide Asia announced that Top Gear will return to BBC Knowledge on 29 June at 9.50pm (SIN/HK), less than 24 hours after the UK telecast, with an extended episode to wrap up Series 22. The special, will feature a pair of previously unseen films shot for the most recent series, plus studio links from Richard and James. The first film sees Jeremy, Richard and James living the lifestyle of traditional classic car buffs, acquiring a Fiat 124 Spyder, Peugeot 304 Cabriolet and … [Read more...] about BBC to air final episode of ‘Top Gear’
DHX Media renews licensing rights deals in China
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of children’s entertainment content, has renewed its deal with BBC Worldwide Asia to represent the licensing rights to key brands Teletubbies (365 x 30’) and In the Night Garden (100 x 30’) in China across all categories. This over-arching deal complements DHX Media and BBC Worldwide’s sub-agent agreement with UYoung Media Group which was … [Read more...] about DHX Media renews licensing rights deals in China
