Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), which operates pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has announced the signing of two exclusive output deals with renowned Hong Kong movie studios, Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limited (MVP) and Universe Entertainment Limited (Universe). The deals secure exclusive first-run pay-TV rights, as well as pay-per-view and VOD rights, of all upcoming movies from the two studios for CTE’s Chinese movie channel CELESTIAL … [Read more...] about CTE signs exclusive output deals with Hong Kong movie studios
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“Orange Is The New Black” launches on Youku
Orange is the New Black Hong Kong - Following the content licensing deal between Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), Lionsgate’s partner in Asia, and Youku Tudou Inc., one of the leading internet television companies in China, Lionsgate TV series Orange is the New Black has generated nearly nine million views in its first six weeks in China and has already become one of Youku’s most-watched Western dramas.In addition to Orange Is The New Black, Youku's … [Read more...] about “Orange Is The New Black” launches on Youku
Celestial Classic Movies expands footprint
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced three new deals that further expand Celestial Classic Movies’ (CCM) reach in the Asia Pacific region. The channel has secured a branded primetime programme block on Central Motion Pictures channel in Taiwan, carriage with Cablelink in the Philippines, and carriage with Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited’s (HKBN) bbTV in Hong Kong. In Taiwan, CTE will launch a CCM-branded HD primetime programme block on Central Motion … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies expands footprint
Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced that Todd Miller has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Miller joined CTE as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) when the company was formed in January 2012 through a merger of Celestial Pictures’ channels business with Tiger Gate Entertainment. Miller will continue to report to the Board of Directors of CTE. “Celestial Tiger Entertainment has established a strong … [Read more...] about Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Mickey Ong as Director, Affiliate Sales
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the appointment of Mickey Ong as Director, Affiliate Sales, to further expand the company’s channel distribution footprint in Asia. He previously served as Associate Account Director at MediaCorp Pte. Ltd. Ong, based in CTE's Hong Kong headquarters, will report to Ofanny Choi, Executive Vice President, TV Networks, Celestial Tiger Entertainment. He will be responsible for driving channel distribution as well as developing … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment appoints Mickey Ong as Director, Affiliate Sales
Celestial licenses over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s content to Asian broadcasters and platforms
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced that it has closed licensing deals for over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s TV series and feature films with broadcasters and entertainment platforms in Southeast Asia and Greater China in calendar 2012. This includes the sale of Mad Men Season 5 to FOX International Channels (FIC), Anger Management to Comedy Central Asia, Boss to HBO Asia and Nashville to beTV and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), as well as a slate of current and … [Read more...] about Celestial licenses over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s content to Asian broadcasters and platforms
