Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on August 7 that it has entered into an agreement with New Classics Media (NCM), a China-based film and television company, which grants FIC the exclusive broadcast and distribution rights in all markets outside of mainland China for NCM’s new modern-family comedy/drama series, Tiger Mom. The series will launch on STAR Chinese Channel (SCC), FIC’s Chinese entertainment channel, in various territories around the world … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels deliver Chinese drama “Tiger Mom” globally
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“The Walking Dead” Season 5 to premiere in all of its markets in October
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced exclusively on July 25 from Comic Con International in San Diego, California The Walking Dead will return to audiences globally just 24 hours after its U.S. launch. The new season will premiere on October 13 in all of its 125+ markets, including Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, as part of FIC’s continued commitment to broadcast the series day-and-date internationally. The Walking Dead In Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, … [Read more...] about “The Walking Dead” Season 5 to premiere in all of its markets in October
FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 14 that in an unprecedented move, the broadcaster will air across its key channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia more than 25 shows within hours or days of its original premiere, whether that be in the U.S., Korea or other country where the content originated. Following the linear broadcast, majority of the content will then also be made available for viewing On Demand. This is part of a long term network-wide strategy … [Read more...] about FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 4 that it will implement a wide-scale upgrade to its FOX Sports Asia network, effective August 15. The change will see the network rebrand its portfolio of channels which currently include FOX Sports, FOX Sports Plus HD, STAR Sports to FOX Sports, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Sports 3, all of which will be available in both SD and HD. This change will take effect in all countries across Asia where FOX Sports network channels are … [Read more...] about FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
FOX to launch in Sweden
Stockholm – FOX International Channels (FIC), 21st Century FOX’s international multimedia business, announced on June 4 the upcoming launch of the world’s renowned general entertainment channel, FOX, in Sweden. The channel will be made available to 1.8 million Swedish viewers after the summer, through television distributor Com Hem’s analogue and digital packages. Com Hem is a Swedish cable operator, with nearly two million connected households and 830,000 unique … [Read more...] about FOX to launch in Sweden
Prudence Foundation and NGC launch “Safe Steps” in Asia
Hong Kong – Prudence Foundation, the regional charitable arm of Prudential Corporation Asia, announced on May 22 it has teamed up with international boxing champion and humanitarian Manny Pacquiao, together with National Geographic Channel, part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, to launch Safe Steps. The first-of-its-kind pan-Asian public service initiative, Safe Steps seeks to enhance disaster preparedness and awareness in the region through the … [Read more...] about Prudence Foundation and NGC launch “Safe Steps” in Asia