Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks has produced a reality series for Bio Channel in Asia. The eight-episode original production, titled Marina Bay Sands 24/7, goes behind the scenes of the popular integrated resort. Premiering on Bio throughout the region on May 31, the series will give viewers an exclusive look into the “Heart of House”, the property’s underground labyrinth where its 9,000-strong staff move unnoticed to guests. Audiences will be able to see the inner … [Read more...] about AETN All Asia Networks goes into the Heart of Marina Bay Sands in new Bio original series
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More A+E in Australia
New York/ Sydney – A&E Network, a flagship channel of global media content company A+E Networks, is launching in Australia on FOXTEL on 16 February. The factual entertainment channel will carry original, unscripted entertainment series. It is the latest channel from A+E Networks to be offered by the FOXTEL Channels Group, which currently operates History, Crime & Investigation Network and Bio in the country. A&E Australia will also offer “home grown” content. It has … [Read more...] about More A+E in Australia
Kids say the darndest things
New York – A+E Networks recently finalized programme license agreements with broadcasters in the Asia Pacific region for more than 700 hours of programming. Notable deals include Seriously Funny Kids, a half-hour unscripted series featuring Heidi Klum interacting with children and the hilarious things they say. The show has scored more distribution agreements in the region than any of its other programmes. It has been picked up in South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Japan and New Zealand. … [Read more...] about Kids say the darndest things
History scores big again
Singapore – History Channel was rated the number one primetime channel in factual programming packs across all key demographics in Singapore and Malaysia in the third quarter this year. Among males aged 25 to 54 and professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEB) viewers, the channel’s viewership in Singapore was 50 per cent higher compared to other factual competitors, according to Kantar Media Research. In Malaysia, AGB Nielsen reported that the channel is the top choice … [Read more...] about History scores big again
Multi-language options
New York/Mumbai – History launched in HD in India this week. The channel is operated by AETN18 Media Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Network18. The channel, which began broadcast on 9 October, is available across all major markets in India. According to AETN18, it is projected to reach more than 40 million households within two weeks of its debut. History India is distributed via cable TV platforms including Den Networks and Hathaway Cable, and DTH platforms such as … [Read more...] about Multi-language options