Apple is set to delay the launch of its online TV service until at least next year after negotiations with major television networks stalled. Apple’s attempts to license content from US TV networks such as CBS and Fox are reported to be progressing slowly, leading to the delay. In addition, the company does not yet possess the network capacity to ensure good viewing experience for consumers. Apple is also facing problems with regard to the pricing of its content. The company wants to offer … [Read more...] about Apple TV delayed
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Comcast into OTT service
It’s the latest in a string of announcements from platforms and broadcasters alike as they seek to maintain a relevancy with a younger demographic that is moving away from linear television. Showtime and HBO have both made significant announcements in recent weeks. “With Stream, Xfinity Internet customers can watch live TV from about a dozen networks – including all the major broadcast nets and HBO – on laptops, tablets and phones in their home. It includes thousands of … [Read more...] about Comcast into OTT service
National Geographic teams up with Emirates
Hong Kong –– National Geographic Channel (NGC), part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, has launched a comprehensive travel feature, designed for Emirates as part of an integrated marketing campaign titled Be There. The travel feature is a series of vignettes about seven Emirates ‘Globalistas’ and is at the centre of the Be There campaign, with additional complementing on-air marketing and social media elements. Emirates Globalistas are staff … [Read more...] about National Geographic teams up with Emirates
AsNTM S3 finale smashes ratings record
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that the closing episode of StarWorld’s hit reality series Asia’s Next Top Model (AsNTM) Season 3 recorded the highest finale ratings ever in the show’s history on StarWorld in Singapore and the Philippines when it aired across Southeast Asia. Across both countries, season 3 was on average the highest-rated season of the reality series. Ratings increased more than 140% amongst a wide general audience aged 4+ as … [Read more...] about AsNTM S3 finale smashes ratings record
FOX acquires three multi-million dollar budget films
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the TV and digital media rights of three multi-million dollar budget films from Enlight Pictures, one of China's largest film studios. The films will be available on SCM linear, VOD and online catch-up service (SCM Play) after their theatrical releases in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. This acquisition represents FIC’s continued efforts to bolster SCM’s brand and positioning with … [Read more...] about FOX acquires three multi-million dollar budget films
Beat the Champions’ premieres on FOX
The U.S. network Fox will premiere a local version of the format Beat the Champions on 30 June. Beat the Champions is an original format from TV Asahi in Japan distributed by Eccho Rights. Fox select amateurs who test themselves against current and former top athletes, such as six-time Basket NBA champ Scottie Pippen, New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski and four-time swimming Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin on this summer special which will be hosted by Saturday Night Live alum … [Read more...] about Beat the Champions’ premieres on FOX