KC Global Media Asia (KCGM Asia), the network that owns and operates pay-TV channels AXN, Animax, ONE and GEM, expands in Southeast Asia via new carriages in three territories: Cambodia, Malaysia and the Philippines. In Cambodia, subscribers of regional video streaming service provider WeWatch can now enjoy the best of both English and Japanese entertainment following the launch last June 1 of English-language general entertainment network AXN, as well as anime channel Animax and Japanese … [Read more...] about KC Global Media expands distribution in Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
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AXN lineup of original productions unhindered by challenging times
AXN, known regionally as the home of the best Original Productions in Asia, has not let challenging times slow down its momentum. While most of the industry has been forced into a standstill, the leading English General Entertainment channel* launched three (3) new Original Productions in 2020 and has teased several more coming up in the pipeline for 2021. This not only speaks of the channel’s commitment to continue bringing relevant and engaging programs to audiences in Asia, but also serves … [Read more...] about AXN lineup of original productions unhindered by challenging times
StarHub TV to refresh content line-up
SINGAPORE – StarHub TV customers can look forward to a slate of fresh and exciting content with seven brand new channels coming their way. The channels – CuriosityStream HD, Travelxp HD, Gusto TV HD, Makeful HD, Gem HD, Fight Sports HD and Colors Tamil HD – will be launched progressively in the coming months, commencing from 3 July. “We are continuously reviewing our channel line-up to ensure that our customers continue to get quality content at good value. The team has worked … [Read more...] about StarHub TV to refresh content line-up
Submissions open for short-film competition ‘Picture This Festival for the Planet’
CULVER CITY, CA – Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPTN), in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, announced the opening of the ‘Picture This Festival for the Planet’, a short-film competition for emerging filmmakers, everyday storytellers and change makers worldwide to showcase the positive future they see for our planet.  Starting today, people from over 70 countries around the world are invited to submit videos between one and eight minutes in length inspired by the Sustainable … [Read more...] about Submissions open for short-film competition ‘Picture This Festival for the Planet’
GEM to simulcast two popular series in Asia
Singapore – GEM hits a high note this month with the premiere of two popular series at the same time as Japan. Viewers across Southeast Asia can look forward to the highly anticipated singing contest I Can Sing in Japanese!, as well as the sequel to the original hit drama Your Home is My Business! Returns. Hosted by multi-talented celebrity/artiste Nakai Masahiro and TV announcer Yukari Nishio, I Can Sing in Japanese! spotlights aspiring non-native Japanese singers with a passion for singing … [Read more...] about GEM to simulcast two popular series in Asia
I Can Sing in Japanese!
 Singapore – Asian entertainment channel GEM concluded its search for singing talents in Asia with the crowning of Krissha Viaje from the Philippines as the winner. Krissha beat 11 other finalists to win the top spot and the chance to take part in Nippon TV’s biannual singing competition programme I Can Sing in Japanese! Since the start of the online call for entries in December last year, the channel has seen an overwhelming response from participants all over Asia, … [Read more...] about I Can Sing in Japanese!
