Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks has secured broad carriages for both channels in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau on StarHub TV, True Visions, PCCW’s now TV, and Macau Cable TV respectively. Outside the U.S., Lifetime is available in Canada, while H2 can be seen in Canada, Latin America and the UK. Lifetime is a female-focused network that will see movies under the Lifetime brand, scripted dramas and unscripted programming. For the Asia launch, Lifetime … [Read more...] about A+E Networks brings Lifetime and H2 to Southeast Asia on June 14
Hong Kong
TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong’s High Court has dismissed TVB's application for a judicial review of a government agency's decision to recommend the granting of new free-to-air television licences, saying that it will not review intermediate steps of the administration's decision-making process. The broadcaster earlier said in court filings that the Communications Authority made an "unlawful" recommendation in July, when it supported the granting of new licences, … [Read more...] about TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
HKTV seeks portal after news blow
According to Hong Kong’s The Standard, local news from Hong Kong Television (HKTV) will cease airing on the Hong Kong Broadband Network when its contract with the broadcaster ends. It adds that the network's pay-TV service, bbTV, is the only platform broadcasting the news program, but it will not be renewing its contract with the provider when it expires on August 31, a HKTV spokeswoman confirmed. HKTV chairman Ricky Wai- kay WONG has met with his 60-staff news department, saying the … [Read more...] about HKTV seeks portal after news blow
FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to “Iron Man 3” in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) has secured the exclusive pay-TV rights in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for Marvel Studio’s feature film, Iron Man 3. The hit film will be broadcast on the network’s Hollywood movies channel, FOX Movies Premium. The third film in the popular superhero franchise is expected to be a major summer blockbuster and one of the year’s highest-grossing theatrical features. In the U.S., Iron Man 3 grossed a reported US$175.3 million, making it the … [Read more...] about FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to “Iron Man 3” in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia
Celestial Classic Movies expands footprint
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced three new deals that further expand Celestial Classic Movies’ (CCM) reach in the Asia Pacific region. The channel has secured a branded primetime programme block on Central Motion Pictures channel in Taiwan, carriage with Cablelink in the Philippines, and carriage with Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited’s (HKBN) bbTV in Hong Kong. In Taiwan, CTE will launch a CCM-branded HD primetime programme block on Central Motion … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies expands footprint
MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
Passion Distribution announced that in the first quarter of 2013, it has licensed programming to over 30 territories in Asia, further expanding its growing presence in the region. LiTV has licenced a number of Scripps Networks International titles from Passion for its Asian footprint, including Celebrity Motor Homes (4 x 30’) and Million Dollar Contractors Season 1 & 2 (26 x 30’). FOX has also finalised a Pan-Asia deal, acquiring Ace of Cakes Season 9 (12 x 30’ & … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
