Blue Ant Media announced that its general entertainment channel Blue Ant Entertainment has expanded footprint in the Philippines via Cignal TV. Cignal subscribers will have access to Blue Ant Entertainment’s wide range of programmes including reality, drama, award shows, celebrity talk shows and entertainment news. The general entertainment channel carries hit series and shows airing same day and express from the U.S. including Siren, Bull, FBI, Charmed, The InBetween and dailies … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media grows reach in the Philippines through Cignal TV
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BBC Earth and BBC World News launch on Cignal TV
Philippines - BBC Worldwide announced a partnership that will see BBC Earth and BBC World News launch on Cignal TV – a leading subscription-based Direct-To-Home satellite television service provider in the Philippines. This will be the inaugural launch of BBC Earth in HD, in the Philippines, exclusively on Cignal TV. BBC Earth and BBC World News will launch on 1 April 2017, bringing premium natural history and factual content as well as up-to-the minute news and current affair programmes to … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and BBC World News launch on Cignal TV
Cignal to launch Rewind’s HITS
Singapore/Manila - Cignal and Rewind Networks announced the launch of HITS HD (Cignal Channel 120) on Cignal Postpaid Plan 290 and up, and Cignal Prepaid HD Load 300 and up. HITS’ multi-award winning series bring the greatest stories and famous characters back to those who recognise them and introduce a new generation of TV viewers to these iconic shows. Ratings successes in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia and other markets have proven that HITS’ curation of such shows are, The … [Read more...] about Cignal to launch Rewind’s HITS
Boomerang debuts on Cignal TV
Manila – Boomerang, the sister channel to Cartoon Network and the ultimate destination for the world’s most classic cartoons debuts in Manila. Cignal TV subscribers will now be able to laugh-out-loud at the likes of Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo performing their hilarious on-screen antics. Featuring an unrivalled selection of animation that the whole family can enjoy, Boomerang is a safe entertainment haven. Parents and their kids can bond over new shows with characters that generations have … [Read more...] about Boomerang debuts on Cignal TV
Owen Franks named Executive Producer
Bloomberg Media Group has appointed Owen Franks as executive producer for Bloomberg Television Philippines. He joins from Al Jazeera where he worked as executive producer across its bureaus in Qatar, New York and San Francisco, and where he launched its 24-hour American news service and digital youth channel. Owen brings over 15 years of experience in broadcast, having also worked at the British Broadcasting Corporation as a senior producer in London. Now based in Manila, Owen will be … [Read more...] about Owen Franks named Executive Producer
Passion shows continued success in Southeast Asia
London-based Passion Distribution announced on August 7 continued success in Southeast Asia, licensing over 420 hours of content into the region in the last 6 months. Most prominently, Passion has seen a rise in content acquisition in the Philippines; the distributor has seen a 350% growth in the region in 2014. Most recently in the Philippines, ABS CBN finalised terms for a large package deal, totalling over 187 hours of content. Package highlights include the cutting-edge food competition … [Read more...] about Passion shows continued success in Southeast Asia
