Los Angeles - Ward Platt has been named Chief Operating Officer of FOX International Channels (FIC) and Chief Executive Officer of the unit’s National Geographic Channels International (NGCI). Making the announcement was Hernan Lopez, President and CEO of FIC, to whom Platt will continue to report. Platt, who previously served as President, Asia Pacific and the Middle East for FIC will relocate to Los Angeles and will work across areas in the execution of FIC’s continuing … [Read more...] about Ward Platt promoted to COO, FIC and CEO, NGCI
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GMM Grammy to air 27 FIC channels
Thailand - GMM Grammy announced its partnership with FOX International Channels (FIC) to bring FIC’s international content, including 27 new channels, to GMM Z’s platform. The platform will be starting with STAR World on Z Pay TV, GMM Movie Channel 400. Prior to this, GMM Z had licensed three channels from FIC including Nat Geo Adventure, Net Geo Wild and FOX Crime. STAR World will be its latest acquisition to the platform. Rafa Damrongchaitham, Chief Operating Officer – … [Read more...] about GMM Grammy to air 27 FIC channels
FOX One Stop Media and Shell Advance to launch “Freedom Riders Asia”
Singapore - FOX One Stop Media (FOSM), the integrated sales arm of FOX International Channels (FIC) and global lubricants brand Shell Advance Motorcycle Oil, have launched an adventure travel series Freedom Riders Asia on STAR Sports from May 19. Freedom Riders Asia, a weekly six-part adventure travel series celebrating man and motorcycle on the move sees Charley Boorman, one of the world’s most renowned and recognised bikers, embark on a journey to explore the colourful biking landscapes … [Read more...] about FOX One Stop Media and Shell Advance to launch “Freedom Riders Asia”
Bali hosts this year’s APOS
Bali, Indonesia – CNN reported that Disney, FOX, NBC, Sony, HBO, MNC Indonesia and BBC Worldwide were among those gathered in Bali for the fourth annual Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS). Attended by more than 620 participants this year, the summit provided an opportunity for media executives and companies to forge new partnerships, deepen relationships, explore new strategic opportunities and enter new markets across Asia-Pacific. Some of the summit’s highlights include a … [Read more...] about Bali hosts this year’s APOS
CTH and FIC partner to deliver TV content to Thai viewers
Bangkok - CTH Plc. and FOX International Channels (FIC) have announced that they have inked a long-term partnership deal that will see many internationally renowned world class channels made available on the CTH single platform. FIC will provide innovative technology as well as quality content in the form of many new channels, some of which have never been on air before in Thailand, to the CTH platform. The partnership is expected to help increase the amount of CTH subscribers to 3.5 … [Read more...] about CTH and FIC partner to deliver TV content to Thai viewers
FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to “Iron Man 3” in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) has secured the exclusive pay-TV rights in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for Marvel Studio’s feature film, Iron Man 3. The hit film will be broadcast on the network’s Hollywood movies channel, FOX Movies Premium. The third film in the popular superhero franchise is expected to be a major summer blockbuster and one of the year’s highest-grossing theatrical features. In the U.S., Iron Man 3 grossed a reported US$175.3 million, making it the … [Read more...] about FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to “Iron Man 3” in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia