Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
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FOX International Channels picks up “The Walking Dead” Season 4
Following AMC's Season 4 renewal of The Walking Dead, FOX International Channels (FIC) has confirmed the global pick up of the show for a fourth season. FIC will follow its global release model as in previous years, making the series available in all major international TV markets while season 3 returns this February with eight additional episodes after the mid-season hiatus. According to reports, AMC has also announced the departure of Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Walking Dead, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels picks up “The Walking Dead” Season 4
One-year Mark
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes in its programming and overall business and channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across 14 territories. Q: NGC as a whole seems to be moving away from one-offs and going into series, particularly those that are returnable, and series … [Read more...] about One-year Mark
Fox One Stop Media expands its digital offering
Asia Pacific – FOX One Stop Media (FOSM), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) integrated ad sales solutions arm, has announced that it is now offering advertisers a new way to engage their audiences through interactive video pre-roll ads. As online video consumption continues to grow, FOSM has partnered with video technology company, Innovid, to bring its advertisers the latest video solutions. Innovid’s iRoll formats will be added to the portfolio of online advertising … [Read more...] about Fox One Stop Media expands its digital offering
FMP, SCM and now TV jointly launch new play service
FOX International Channels has announced that FOX Movies Premium (FMP) and STAR Chinese Movies (SCM), along with now TV, are bringing viewers a better premium movie channel experience through the introduction of a new and exclusive Play service. now TV customers subscribing to FMP (Channel 117) and SCM (Channel 139) will be able to access the FOX Movies Play and SCM Play platform through the now Player website and a “now ID” to catch up with their favorite content on FMP and SCM at … [Read more...] about FMP, SCM and now TV jointly launch new play service
The Walking Dead third season premieres on high note across Asia
Asia – FOX International Channels’ (FIC) The Walking Dead Season 3 premiere received impressive ratings performance across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, defeating other cable competition in its time period with regards to Total Viewers. The debut made FOX Movies Premium (FMP) one of the top Western movie channels in its timeslot among pay-TV viewers in Malaysia and Singapore. It also outperformed FMP’s year-to-date prime time average by about 54% and 194% in Malaysia and … [Read more...] about The Walking Dead third season premieres on high note across Asia
