Hong Kong – Amongst a number of other awards, FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia was crowned "Cable & Satellite Network of the Year" at the Asian Television Awards. The Asian Television Awards are managed by Contineo Media, publisher of regional television, film and content trade publication Television Asia Plus. These prestigious awards, now in their 18th year, recognize the outstandingachievements of Asia’s best and brightest television professionals, content … [Read more...] about FIC awarded “Cable & Satellite Network of the Year” at ATA 2013
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FIC Asia announces two senior appointments
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced that it has made senior appointments into two newly created positions. Helena Choe started in her new role on November 18th as Vice President of Syndication while Rahul Sood will assume the role of Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Commercial effective December 9th. Both executives’ geographic remit will cover Asia Pacific and the Middle East. As Vice President of Syndication based in Hong Kong, Helena … [Read more...] about FIC Asia announces two senior appointments
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
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
FIC acquires Disney Media Distribution content for Asia
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it has signed a major acquisition deal with Disney Media Distribution (DMD) to bring their top series to the region. FIC has acquired the exclusive first-window pay-TV rights in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia for some of DMD’s most popular series. These include Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., which got off to an impressive start in the U.S., premiering as … [Read more...] about FIC acquires Disney Media Distribution content for Asia
21st Century Fox announces global Bundesliga deal with DFL
21st Century Fox and the Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL) have announced a series of multi-year agreements to deliver Bundesliga football to hundreds of millions of fans across North and South America, Europe and Asia via 21st Century Fox’s global portfolio of television assets. The agreements call for a five-year term in Asia and the Americas, and a two-year term in Europe. Financial details were not disclosed. In total, the agreements cover 80 countries or territories on four continents … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox announces global Bundesliga deal with DFL