Are you ready to face your fears this November? MTV Asia is giving viewers the chance to conquer their fears head on with a refresh of the break-through series "Fear Factor." Ludacris will host the, which is set to feature new stunts inspired by urban legends, popular scary movies and viral videos from today’s cultural zeitgeist. Through trials of trust and torment, the contestants will confront their fears and take action against some of their biggest stressors. Will they survive beyond the … [Read more...] about MTV reinvents Fear Factor
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Astro debuts S.E.A.’s first 24-hour Tamil HD channel
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has announced that Vinmeen HD, the first 24-hour Tamil HD channel in Southeast Asia, which will air local and international Tamil content, will debut on October 18, 2013 for the Astro B.yond HD customers on the Maharaja Package. Vinmeen HD launched by (from left) Dr.Rajamani, SVP of Indian Consumer Business and South Indian actors Prasanna & Sneha The HD Tamil content will cover reality, travelogues, fitness, lifestyle, … [Read more...] about Astro debuts S.E.A.’s first 24-hour Tamil HD channel
RTL CBS Asia appoints CEO
Jonas Engwall Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, the newly formed venture of RTL Group and CBS Studios International (CBS), has announced that Jonas Engwall has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the new company’s Board of Directors. Joint statement from Andreas Rudas, RTL Group’s Executive Vice President Regional Operations and Business Development CEE … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Asia appoints CEO
Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
Endemol has announced that Big Brother has been sold to Vietnam for the first time. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV has commissioned 65 episodes of Big Brother, which will air over nine weeks and is set to launch in 2013. This latest commission, which follows a string of Endemol format deals in Vietnam this year, comes as Big Brother sees one of its most successful years globally. In India, two regional language versions have launched in 2013 in addition to the … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Big Brother” goes to Vietnam
RTL and CBS to launch two new channels in Asia
Luxembourg/ Los Angeles/ Singapore – European entertainment network RTL Group and CBS Studios International, a supplier of programming to the international television marketplace, have announced plans for a partnership to launch two thematic channels in the fast-growing Southeast Asian markets. The two channels will be broadcast in English and local languages and distributed in up to 29 Asian markets including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, … [Read more...] about RTL and CBS to launch two new channels in Asia
BIG RTL Thrill to add English feed
Mumbai - BIG RTL Thrill, the joint venture channel between Reliance Broadcast Network and Europe’s RTL Group, had announced its English feed, beginning June 12, 2013, across key markets of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Maharashtra 1Mn+, Gujarat 1Mn+ , Rajashthan 1 Mn+, Madhya Pradesh 1 Mn+, Bihar 1 Mn+, Jharkhand 1 Mn+, Haryana 1 Mn+, Punjab 1 Mn+, West Bengal 1 Mn+ and Uttar Pradesh 1Mn+. The channel will now be available in dual feeds of Hindi and English, reaching 29 million male audiences. … [Read more...] about BIG RTL Thrill to add English feed
