Asia – Within a year of its acquisition of the sports business, FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, has boosted its sports channels FOX Sports and STAR Sports, resulting in higher viewership and returns. The sports network is integrating with FIC's existing bouquet of entertainment, factual and lifestyle channels with the acquisition of signature sports events such as the Bundesliga … [Read more...] about FIC Asia secures new sports rights and programming
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FOX Japan challenges Guinness World Record with “NCIS” marathon
In an attempt to set the new Guinness World Record as “the longest uninterrupted transmission of a TV series,” FOX Japan, part of FOX International Channels, will broadcast all 234 episodes from Seasons 1 through 10 of the popular drama series NCIS starting on Sunday, December 29, 2013. The Guinness World Record will be officially recognised after the marathon broadcast is completed in Japan on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. In addition, the eleventh … [Read more...] about FOX Japan challenges Guinness World Record with “NCIS” marathon
SCM to broadcast 50th Golden Horse Awards LIVE in multiple markets
Hong Kong – For the first time ever, STAR Chinese Movies (SCM), FOX International Channels’ (FIC), will broadcast the 50th Golden Horse Awards in seven countries across Asia, the Pacific and North America, evidence of the growing popularity and power of Chinese content outside of Asia. The Taiwan-based awards ceremony is widely recognised as one of the premier events in Asia’s film industry and will air live on November 23, 2013 in Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, … [Read more...] about SCM to broadcast 50th Golden Horse Awards LIVE in multiple markets
Asian Television Awards to be televised on Star World and Channel [V]
Singapore, November 19, 2013 – Television Asia Plus, the official publication and organiser of the 18th Asian Television Awards (ATA), has announced that the prestigious trade awards event held annually in Singapore will be televised regionally on Star World and Channel [V], FOX International Channels’ (FIC) leading general entertainment channel and music channel respectively. The awards ceremony will air across five feeds between the two channels reaching audiences in Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards to be televised on Star World and Channel [V]
FIC Asia confirms “The Walking Dead” S5
Asia Pacific – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it has picked up the 5th season of popular TV series The Walking Dead, for its territories across Asia Pacific. This follows AMC’s recent announcement that they have renewed the zombie apocalypse drama series for a further season in the U.S. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content and Communications, Asia Pacific and the Middle East at FOX International Channels said, “We are very happy … [Read more...] about FIC Asia confirms “The Walking Dead” S5
SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels Asia (FIC) has announced the launch of STAR Chinese Movies’ (SCM) Southeast Asia feed, which went on air November 1, 2013. The channel provides viewers around the world access to the latest Chinese-language blockbuster movies and other content. In addition to Southeast Asia, SCM’s eight feeds also include SCM Hong Kong in SD and HD, SCM Taiwan in SD and HD, SCM Singapore in SD and HD and SCM International whose footprint … [Read more...] about SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
