Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced exclusively on July 25 from Comic Con International in San Diego, California The Walking Dead will return to audiences globally just 24 hours after its U.S. launch. The new season will premiere on October 13 in all of its 125+ markets, including Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, as part of FIC’s continued commitment to broadcast the series day-and-date internationally. The Walking Dead In Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, … [Read more...] about “The Walking Dead” Season 5 to premiere in all of its markets in October
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FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 14 that in an unprecedented move, the broadcaster will air across its key channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia more than 25 shows within hours or days of its original premiere, whether that be in the U.S., Korea or other country where the content originated. Following the linear broadcast, majority of the content will then also be made available for viewing On Demand. This is part of a long term network-wide strategy … [Read more...] about FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
Interview with stars of “The Walking Dead”
Singapore - The stars of The Walking Dead Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus are in Singapore for the promotion of the fourth season’s part two premiere on FOX Movies Premium. They shared some behind-the-scenes experiences at the press conference on January 13, 2014 The concept of living amongst the dead has proven to be a successful formula for The Walking Dead. On what they think led the show to be such a huge hit, Reedus and Lincoln say that the series had to owe … [Read more...] about Interview with stars of “The Walking Dead”
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
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
The Walking Dead scores strong ratings in Southeast Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that the mid-season return of Season 3 of The Walking Dead, which premiered exclusively on FOX Movies Premium in Hong Kong and South East Asia on February 17, received strong ratings and beat the high viewership of the show’s previous seasons. The Walking Dead Season 3 premieres every Sunday at 10PM HKT/11PM MAL time, with the season finale on April 7, 2013, on FOX Movies Premium. According to AGB Nielsen Media Research, The Walking Dead 3’s … [Read more...] about The Walking Dead scores strong ratings in Southeast Asia
