Bali, Indonesia – CNN reported that Disney, FOX, NBC, Sony, HBO, MNC Indonesia and BBC Worldwide were among those gathered in Bali for the fourth annual Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS). Attended by more than 620 participants this year, the summit provided an opportunity for media executives and companies to forge new partnerships, deepen relationships, explore new strategic opportunities and enter new markets across Asia-Pacific. Some of the summit’s highlights include a … [Read more...] about Bali hosts this year’s APOS
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CTH and FIC partner to deliver TV content to Thai viewers
Bangkok - CTH Plc. and FOX International Channels (FIC) have announced that they have inked a long-term partnership deal that will see many internationally renowned world class channels made available on the CTH single platform. FIC will provide innovative technology as well as quality content in the form of many new channels, some of which have never been on air before in Thailand, to the CTH platform. The partnership is expected to help increase the amount of CTH subscribers to 3.5 … [Read more...] about CTH and FIC partner to deliver TV content to Thai viewers
FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to “Iron Man 3” in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) has secured the exclusive pay-TV rights in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for Marvel Studio’s feature film, Iron Man 3. The hit film will be broadcast on the network’s Hollywood movies channel, FOX Movies Premium. The third film in the popular superhero franchise is expected to be a major summer blockbuster and one of the year’s highest-grossing theatrical features. In the U.S., Iron Man 3 grossed a reported US$175.3 million, making it the … [Read more...] about FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to “Iron Man 3” in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
StarHub TV to offer FOX Action Movies HD on May 3
Singapore - StarHub Cable TV has a brand new channel offering from FOX International Channels that will be made available to all subscribers of the FOX Movies Pack in high definition (HD). FOX Action Movies HD will offer fans action-adventure genre of movies and programs for more nonstop entertainment all day, every day. Launched in October 2012, FOX Action Movies is an action-themed movie channel and is part of FOX International Channels (FIC) offerings. FIC also offers Star World, FOX, FX, FOX … [Read more...] about StarHub TV to offer FOX Action Movies HD on May 3
Starz renews Da Vinci’s Demons for second season
Beverly Hills, California – Starz Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht has announced a second season order for the STARZ Original series, Da Vinci's Demons, following its recent record-setting first season debut on STARZ on April 12. The network says more than 2.14 million total viewers tune in, making it the highest-rated premiere weekend ever for a STARZ Original. Production of season two of Da Vinci's Demons is expected to begin in Wales in May 2013, with an on-air return expected on … [Read more...] about Starz renews Da Vinci’s Demons for second season
Celestial licenses over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s content to Asian broadcasters and platforms
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced that it has closed licensing deals for over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s TV series and feature films with broadcasters and entertainment platforms in Southeast Asia and Greater China in calendar 2012. This includes the sale of Mad Men Season 5 to FOX International Channels (FIC), Anger Management to Comedy Central Asia, Boss to HBO Asia and Nashville to beTV and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), as well as a slate of current and … [Read more...] about Celestial licenses over 1,700 hours of Lionsgate’s content to Asian broadcasters and platforms
