Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, announced that they have secured a new multi-year contract for the exclusive rights to broadcast the Tennis Grand Slam, the French Open, across 20 territories in Asia. The highly-anticipated tournament, and the only Grand Slam played on clay, will be showcased on FOX Sports’ networks across multiple platforms including … [Read more...] about FOX Sports acquires French Open rights in Asia
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FIC set to acquire Setanta Africa
Cannes - FOX International Channels (FIC), a 21st Century Fox company, has announced that it is in the final stages of acquiring Setanta Africa Services Ltd., a sports channel bouquet distributed throughout all of sub-Saharan Africa in over one million homes. Setanta Africa broadcasts three sports channels: Setanta Africa which is available in English and French, Zuku Sports in HD in East Africa and the recently-launched Setanta Action. The channels cover football leagues from around … [Read more...] about FIC set to acquire Setanta Africa
FIC partners Keshet to launch U.S. adaptation of “Shkufim” (False Flag)
Los Angeles – FOX International Channels (FIC), the international home of The Walking Dead, has partnered with Homeland’s Emmy Award winning Keshet International on the U.S. adaptation of Keshet’s newest Israeli scripted drama series Shkufim (False Flag). Writer and Feature Director, Peter Landesman, will mark his screen-writing debut in television for the drama series. Shkufim (False Flag), created by Amit Cohen-Raab and Maria … [Read more...] about FIC partners Keshet to launch U.S. adaptation of “Shkufim” (False Flag)
Star World gets new look
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) has unveiled Star World’s new look. The entertainment channel has been given an image upgrade to match that of its target audience - young, professional, versatile women. First launched in 1994, Star World has grown to become one of the leading female-oriented channels across the region. Currently available in over 30 million homes across Asia and the Middle East, Star World broadcasts comedies, drama, reality and talent shows as … [Read more...] about Star World gets new look
Passion Distribution concludes deals in Asia
Passion Distribution has sold over 302 hours of programming in Asia since the start of Q2. Pan Asia deals have been agreed with Fox Crime for Mentorn Media’s documentary Captive in Cleveland (1 x 60’), while Sony Entertainment Television Asia picked up Scripps Networks International's Cupcake Wars (14 x 60') S7. LIC China completed deals for Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? (1 x 60') and Superstorm USA: Caught On Camera (1 x 60'), which … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution concludes deals in Asia
FIC announces global premiere of “The Walking Dead” S4
Hong Kong – Cable TV series The Walking Dead will return to FOX International Channels (FIC) markets within the week of October 13, 2013, which is AMC’s U.S. launch date. The 16-episode season will air in two parts with the first eight hours kicking off the week of October 13, 2013 and returning February 2014 with the final eight episodes. Internationally, Season 3 consistently ranked as the No 1 show on pay-tv and over-performed all prior season … [Read more...] about FIC announces global premiere of “The Walking Dead” S4
