Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
Comedy Central Asia
Viacom’s 3 Asian original shows
APOS – Bali, Indonesia- Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia will add three new Asia original commissions for MTV and Comedy Central. In August, it will air its first Asia original for Comedy Central Asia, Comedy Central Presents Stand-up Asia, and two new MTV programmes – a music video dance show Ok Danceoke, and a regional artist monthly, MTV ASIA SPOTLIGHT. Comedy Central Presents Stand-up Asia, an eight-part short series for Comedy Central Asia, will be a co-production with … [Read more...] about Viacom’s 3 Asian original shows
Comedy Central Asia expands in Asia
SINGAPORE – Comedy Central Asia is laughing hard across Asia as Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia announced, further regional distribution of the comedy network, Comedy Central Asia (CCA) on i-CABLE in Hong Kong, Transvision and Matrix in Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands on Sky Pacific in Fiji, PNCC in Palau, Digicel in Tonga. With these new distribution announcements Comedy Central is now available 24/7 in 15 Asian markets via 39 providers across Cambodia, Fiji, Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Asia expands in Asia
VIMN launches Comedy Central Asia in Taiwan
Taiwan – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia on Chunghwa Telecom, enabling about 800,000 Chunghwa Luxury Pack subscribers to access Comedy Central Asia. The agreement was made through distributor agent, Portico Media Co. Ltd. “Expanding the reach of Comedy Central with Chunghwa Telecom and Portico Media Co. Ltd, enables us to meet the growing demand for our channels in Taiwan and bring … [Read more...] about VIMN launches Comedy Central Asia in Taiwan
Comedy Central launches on Toggle
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia on Toggle, going on air on July 19, 2013. Toggle also announced an expanded collaboration with plans to launch Nick Jr. in early 2014, while confirming the acquisition of new MTV and Nickelodeon programming licenses for Toggle Eve and Toggle Kids, with over 230 hours of programmes on Toggle over the next twelve months. These include … [Read more...] about Comedy Central launches on Toggle
Viacom announces distribution agreements across Southeast Asia
Malaysia/Philippines - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. announced further regional distribution of its brands with Comedy Central Asia leading the charge in Malaysia and the Philippines. Comedy Central Asia has launched in Malaysia as part of ASTRO’s B.yond IPTV with Maxis Home Fibre Internet package, and also in the Philippines on SKYcable as well as Cignal Digital TV. June will see further expansion of Comedy Central Asia’s … [Read more...] about Viacom announces distribution agreements across Southeast Asia
