Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the TV and digital media rights of three multi-million dollar budget films from Enlight Pictures, one of China's largest film studios. The films will be available on SCM linear, VOD and online catch-up service (SCM Play) after their theatrical releases in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. This acquisition represents FIC’s continued efforts to bolster SCM’s brand and positioning with … [Read more...] about FOX acquires three multi-million dollar budget films
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SmartCast to manage operations for FIC playout service
Hong Kong – SmartCast has been selected by the FOX International Channels to manage the technical operations for the playout service targeted at Indonesia. SmartCast will provide a localised ad insertion solution for FOX Movies Premium HD and SD, National Geographic Channel HD and SD and Star World SEA HD and SD. “After working with SmartCast for FOX International Channels’ playout and local ad insertion in Thailand, we are pleased to extend our collaboration with SmartCast to … [Read more...] about SmartCast to manage operations for FIC playout service
‘Fox Formats Lab’ in Singapore
Singapore – Documentary producers in Singapore are set for an opportunity of a lifetime with FOX Formats Lab, the latest initiative between FOX International Channels (FIC) and the Media Development Authority (MDA). A unique initiative devised by FIC in a first-of-its-kind partnership with MDA, FOX Formats Lab was conceived to support the development of local content production talent and ramp up creation of international TV content by local production companies. The initial phase of the … [Read more...] about ‘Fox Formats Lab’ in Singapore
FOX International Channels selects SmartCast
Hong Kong – SmartCast has announced that it has partnered with FOX International Channels (FIC) to provide the pay TV network solutions for its Thailand broadcast operations. SmartCast will provide a localised ad insertion solution for FOX Sports 3, FOX Movies Premium HD and StarWorld as well as local playout services for Channel [V] Thailand. Victor Chan, Vice President of Broadcast Technology Operations for Hong Kong & Southeast Asia at FOX International Channels said, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels selects SmartCast
FOX International Channels achieve wins at ATA 2014
Singapore – This year’s Asian Television Awards spelled big wins for FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia as it garnered multiple awards for its programmes across several categories. FIC Asia’s presence was strong, receiving top-tier awards for its programmes across several categories. I Wouldn’t Go In There, a new factual series created in Asia for National Geographic Channel (NGC) exploring the history behind haunted stories, was well recognised with the Best … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels achieve wins at ATA 2014
SCM launches in Malaysia
Hong Kong / Kuala Lumpur – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it has closed a deal with Malaysia’s fastest growing IPTV service, HyppTV, for carriage of SCM, FIC’s flagship Chinese movies channel. This marks the channel’s entry into Malaysia and joins a portfolio of top tier FIC channels already carried on HyppTV, including SCM Legend, STAR Chinese Channel, FOX Football Channel, FOX Crime HD, Nat Geo People HD, Channel [V] International, Channel [V] Taiwan … [Read more...] about SCM launches in Malaysia
