Singapore – Hannibal Lecter is back. And the world’s most notorious cannibalistic serial killer is on the run. Fans of the AXN original series Hannibal – affectionately known as ‘Fannibals’ – will enjoy the thrill of the chase starting with the first episode simulcast on AXN websites around the world as season three premieres in the U.S. Across Asia, the premiere episode will stream on the AXN Asia website on 5 June at 1pm Singapore time, nine hours ahead of … [Read more...] about Hannibal’ season 3 set for global online premiere
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AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
Singapore – AXN continues to be the No. 1 choice of international channel among pay-TV audiences 4+ across Southeast Asia into November 2013, excluding movie and children's international channels, announced the network. Based on the combined viewership data of the HD and SD feeds in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, AXN has delivered 3.5 times the ratings of the closest competing channel to lead the English general entertainment genre year to date, according to data from … [Read more...] about AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
The Hero Singapore - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has announced that it has acquired the exclusive, first-run rights for the suspense thriller The Blacklist, starring multiple Emmy-winning actor James Spader, and the adventure reality competition featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, The Hero. Both series will premiere in the final quarter of 2013. "The Blacklist is a show that travels. It covers a world of crime that isn't confined … [Read more...] about SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
SPT orders “Hannibal” S2 for AXN
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks has ordered a second season of Hannibal. The second season will run for 13 episodes and launch next year. In its debut season, Hannibal tripled Cable A 4+ viewers in India and drew 224 percent of the timeslot’s average ratings in 2012. In Singapore, the show delivered six times more Cable 4+ audiences and drew more than double the PMEB viewers in its timeslot. Hannibal was also a success in South … [Read more...] about SPT orders “Hannibal” S2 for AXN
NBC renews “Hannibal” for second season
California, U.S - NBC has given a 13-episode second-season renewal to its drama series Hannibal. The series is based on the characters from the novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris and was developed for television by Bryan Fuller, who also serves as writer and executive producer. Hannibal is from Gaumont International Television in association with Sony Pictures Television Networks. The series is also produced by Dino De Laurentiis Company and Living Dead Guy Productions. In addition to … [Read more...] about NBC renews “Hannibal” for second season
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They say to hunt down a serial killer you got to get inside his head; and Dr. Hannibal Lecter would probably mean that, literally. The famous flesh-eating psychiatrist-turned-serial killer is one of three psychotic slashers that has invaded primetime television in recent months. Hannibal premiered early April across Asia (AXN announced that the pilot was “the number one programme in its timeslot among ad-supported channels in Southeast Asia, leading the nearest competitor by 28%”); … [Read more...] about MIND Games