The Asia-Pacific region is now a favourite haven for medium-to long-term over-the-top video streaming services. Since 2015, broadband adoption has seen notable market traction in several countries including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. In light of the implementation of various OTT initiatives by local and out-of-market OTT players, Asia may eventually become one of the world’s liveliest OTT playing fields. Australian OTT had a busy first quarter in 2015, with three OTT services … [Read more...] about Asian OTT playing fields
HBO
Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight
Singapore– HBO Asia remembers Muhammad Ali with the HBO Original movie, Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight, now on HBO On Demand (StarHub TV Ch 602 / StarHub Go). Famous for both his signature shuffle and verbal sparring, boxer Cassius Clay quickly rose to fame in the ‘60s, becoming the world’s best-known athlete – and eventually its most controversial. After joining the Nation of Islam and adopting the name Muhammad Ali, he was widely denounced for refusing to be drafted into the U.S. military, … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight
StarHub Go enhanced
Singapore– StarHub has enhanced its online video streaming service StarHub Go, which will feature an even bigger and more current catalogue. Viewers can expect exclusive content ranging from top Asian broadcasters such as TVB, CJ Media, and Sanlih Entertainment Television to Hollywood’s finest networks like DreamWorks, HBO and Sony. Sports fans will be thrilled with live sporting action from top drawer properties including UEFA Champions League and National Basketball League. … [Read more...] about StarHub Go enhanced
Game of Thrones returns
Singapore– The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning series Game of Thrones returns for its ten-episode sixth season in Asia the same time as the U.S. – exclusively on HBO on 25 April at 9am, with a same day encore at 9pm, with new episodes every Monday at the same time. The series will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO in selected territories where available. … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones returns
Roots in 50+ territories
New York– A+E Networks have signed top broadcasters in 50+ territories around the world at MIPTV to air its epic event mini-series, Roots. Covering five continents including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and North America, Roots has been sold to: SBS (Australia), TVNZ (New Zealand), THAI PBS (Thailand), D’LIVE (South Korea), ATRES MEDIA (Spain), HBO (Spain - SVOD), HBO Europe (Central and Eastern Europe), HBO Nordics (SVOD), RTL (Netherlands), Crave (Canada), and HISTORY in Japan, Latin … [Read more...] about Roots in 50+ territories
Telemundo unveils new content
Miami- Telemundo Internacional will have much to share with clients on this edition of MIPTV, including brand new titles and space. The distributor now brings content of the highest quality from leading worldwide producers including Telemundo, Sony Pictures Television, HBO Latin America Originals, TVN Chile, Mega Chile and Reset TV, among others. Leading the offer is the fourth season of The Lord of the Skies, the most successful Telemundo Super Series in the network’s history. … [Read more...] about Telemundo unveils new content
