FOX International Channels (FIC) today announced Asia’s answer to the popular talent show format, with the first regional production of its kind – tvN K-Pop Star Hunt. tvN K-pop Star Hunt is a show searching for the next big K-Pop Star in which 10 candidates will first be selected from five countries - Taiwan, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong and then flown into Seoul for the final competition. FIC is the first major pay-TV network in Asia to produce an original … [Read more...] about FIC finds next big K-POP Star
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tvN goes HD with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) today announced the addition of tvN HD from FOX International Channels (FIC) to the MEASAT-3/3a video neighbourhood, bringing the total number of HD channels on the platform to 21. tvN (Total Variety Network) is an Asian channel offering more than 6,000 hours of diverse content from drama, variety show, K-pop, E-news, reality and lifestyle. tvN HD will be subtitled in English, Chinese and Malay; and dubbed in Cantonese, Mandarin … [Read more...] about tvN goes HD with MEASAT
Big Brother connects with Facebook
First American Idol, now Germany’s Big Brother. Endemol has launched a voting platform on Facebook in Germany for the reality television series, Big Brother. For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote online for the contestant that they would like to see leave the “Big Brother” house. Up until now viewers have only been able to place their votes by calling in or sending text messages. Endemol in cooperation with plazz entertainment AG, has developed one of the first … [Read more...] about Big Brother connects with Facebook
FCCE inks deals with Fox in Japan, Middle East
Amsterdam / Singapore - FCCE has finalized deals with Fox International Channels in Japan and the Middle East to deliver the Films & Stars Daily Entertainment Newsfeed of video content to Fox International Channels in Japan; and to deliver Star Profiles and Hollywood-related content to Fox Movies in the Middle East. The Films & Stars Daily Entertainment Newsfeed is produced by FCCE’s production and editorial teams. Every week up to 50 news items are delivered, featuring the latest on the … [Read more...] about FCCE inks deals with Fox in Japan, Middle East
Star World announces ratings in Southeast Asia
Asia - February was a record-breaking month for Star World as ratings increased across Southeast Asia thanks to first-run programming of shows like American Idol Season 10, Glee Season 2 and Junior MasterChef since January. The channel’s monthly ratings for Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia have achieved multi-year highs. In Singapore, the channel achieved its highest monthly ratings since May 2009. In Malaysia, Star World ratings were the highest since May 2007, while in Hong Kong, the … [Read more...] about Star World announces ratings in Southeast Asia
tvN launches on HKBN bbTV
Hong Kong - Fox International Channels (FIC) and Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN) launched Korea’s entertainment channel, tvN (Total Variety Network) on the bbTV platform. tvN covers a variety of genres, including Korean dramas, reality, lifestyle, and music shows featuring K-pop artists. The channel will be available to all bbTV subscribers in Cantonese dubbing. bbTV is one of the fastest growing platforms in Hong Kong, delivering family TV entertainment to its viewers. bbTV … [Read more...] about tvN launches on HKBN bbTV