Hong Kong – Jonathan Ellis, senior vice president Fox One Stop Media, is leaving STAR Group – reportedly to become CEO of mobile solutions company TheTMSWay. Fox International Channels Asia’s vice president research and strategic sales Ben Money is also said to be leaving the company to become TheTMSWay’s managing director strategic sales and data management. TheTMSWay is a Hong Kong-based mobile technology company, co-founded by Frederick Saurat. Earlier this year, … [Read more...] about Ellis & Money leave Fox to pursue TheTMSWay
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FOX launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Hong Kong – General entertainment channel FOX has launched in Hong Kong on now TV channel 515. now TV subscribers can enjoy a free sneak preview of FOX’s programming for their exclusive first-runs in Asia from now until 7 June, including the latest US cop dramas Lie to Me and White Collar, both of which engaged local viewers in their recent US launches; the much-anticipated seventh season of NCIS; together with Golden Globe nominated sitcom Modern Family. … [Read more...] about FOX launches in Hong Kong on now TV
STAR CHINESE MOVIES renews exclusive output deal with Media Asia
Hong Kong - STAR CHINESE MOVIES has renewed an exclusive output deal with Hong Kong production powerhouse Media Asia. The multiple-year deal will give STAR CHINESE MOVIES exclusive pay TV and video-on-demand rights to Media Asia’s latest blockbusters and award-winning films in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. Upcoming Media Asia titles to be aired on STAR CHINESE MOVIES include the critically-acclaimed City of Life and Death from mainland Chinese director Lu Chuan; Hong Kong auteur Johnnie … [Read more...] about STAR CHINESE MOVIES renews exclusive output deal with Media Asia
FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
Asia - FOX International Channels is the global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards. Honoring the best filmmakers and actors in Asian cinema, the prestigious event and red-carpet moments will be available on STAR WORLD, STAR CHINESE MOVIES and Xing Kong in April. In addition, the international channel network will also conduct a series of exclusive backstage interviews with renowned Asian stars. This delayed global broadcast will reach 60 million cumulative homes across the world, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels is global broadcaster for the 4th Asian Film Awards
StarHub cements Fox relationship, appeals to Chinese auds ahead of EPL loss
Singapore - StarHub is boosting offerings ahead of its loss of the English Premier League soccer and the ESPN Star Sports channels later this year. Over the Chinese New Year period, from noon on February 13 to midnight on February 15, StarHub TV customers can view more than 100 channels for free, while all viewers will enjoy free previews of Chinese blockbusters on Channel 01 from February 12 to 28. The addition of 3 more Fox International Channels - Fox (channel 132), featuring US TV series; … [Read more...] about StarHub cements Fox relationship, appeals to Chinese auds ahead of EPL loss
Christmas kick-off for FOX roll-out
Hong Kong - US drama and entertainment channel FOX started its roll-out in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia from 25 December 2009. Ward Platt, president of Fox International Channels Asia told Television Asia Plus that the launch of Fox would start in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia from 25 December 2009. "We have secured carriage deals for this channel with PCCW, Indovision, ASTRO, StarHub, Skycable, Destiny and VSTV." Platt said the channel is launching with first run series such as NCIS (US's No.1 … [Read more...] about Christmas kick-off for FOX roll-out