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
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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
Fox launches One Stop Media
Anchored on three well-known brands – Star, Fox and National Geographic, Fox One Stop Media (FOSM) represents a diverse channel portfolio that claims more than 500 million cumulative subscribers in Asia and more than a billion cumulative subscribers globally across 28 channel brands. According to the latest PAX Q3 2008 to Q2 2009 release, Fox International Channels reach more viewers in Asia each week than any other international TV advertising network, in which valuable audience groups … [Read more...] about Fox launches One Stop Media
Fox International Channels execs confirmed
Hong Kong – Amidst the ongoing restructure between STAR and Fox International Channels Asia (FICA), some senior executives appointments and relocations have been confirmed. Ward Platt, president of Fox International Channels Asia, relocates to Hong Kong from Tokyo. Avi Himatsinghani relocates to Singapore to assume the role of senior vice president and general manager ASEAN, Fox International Channels Asia. He will oversee operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. … [Read more...] about Fox International Channels execs confirmed
Still too early to comment – STAR
Hong Kong – Spokespeople at STAR Group in Hong Kong say it’s still too early to comment on continued speculation about a restructure within NewsCorp. It is understood that NewsCorp has been conducting an internal review of, not just STAR Group, but its entire operations in the region. A number of possibilities are believed to be being considered, including increased localization in certain markets, and some consolidation or integration with Fox International Channels within the … [Read more...] about Still too early to comment – STAR
