Kuala Lumpur – For the first time, Astro sports customers are now able to experience all the best local, regional and global LIVE sporting events beyond TV to Astro on the Go (AOTG) via tablets, smartphones and laptops. Astro announced that all Astro SuperSport, Fox Sports and Eurosport channels are now available on its AOTG platform, thus offering sports fans the convenience of anytime, anywhere viewing. Astro also has plans to strengthen its sports proposition for all Malaysians … [Read more...] about Astro goes beyond
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mm2 and Fox launches Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演)
Singapore – mm2 Entertainment Pte. Ltd. announced that it will launch the Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演) in Singapore, together with FOX International Channels’ flagship Chinese movies channel, SCM (衛視電影å°). This competition is an initiative aimed at developing new talent in the local film industry as well as providing aspiring directors with opportunities to showcase their potential. “You reap what you sow. For the local film industry to grow … [Read more...] about mm2 and Fox launches Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演)
Marvista Entertainment licenses over 70 hours of new content
Los Angeles, CA − MarVista Entertainment (MVE) has finalised a roster of deals with key media partners across Asia for a slate of new movies that originally debuted at MIPCOM last year. “MarVista delivers on its promise to provide quality entertainment that engages the viewing audience, and finalising these new licensing deals with respected partners such as Fox, NBC and Mediaquest attests to that,” commented Vanessa Shapiro, EVP, Global Distribution, on making the … [Read more...] about Marvista Entertainment licenses over 70 hours of new content
21st Century Fox withdraws proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc.
New York – 21st Century Fox announced on August 5 that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch commented: “We viewed a combination with Time Warner as a unique opportunity to bring together two great companies, each with celebrated content and brands. Our proposal had significant strategic merit and compelling financial rationale and our approach had always been friendly. However, Time Warner management and its Board refused to … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox withdraws proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc.
“The Walking Dead” Season 5 to premiere in all of its markets in October
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
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
