Hong Kong - TVB Network Vision has informed the Hong Kong government and the HK Communications Authority of its decision to surrender their Domestic pay-TV Programme Service Licence. The decision came after years of losses. According to TVBNV, the pay-TV service has been operating in the red since it’s launched in 2004, and losses have accumulated to more than $2.2 billion over the years. A TVBNV spokesperson quoted rampant online piracy, proliferation of OTT services and the downturn … [Read more...] about TVB returns pay-TV license due to $2.2bn losses
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BBC Worldwide debuts Giant Screen Movies
Beijing, China - BBC Worldwide announced a series of deals that will see four BBC Earth Giant Screen films - Tiny Giants, Wild Africa, Earthflight and Incredible Predators debut in main land China and Hong Kong in 2017. New deals with clients including Orient International Holding Shanghai Foreign Trade Co. Ltd, and Wuhan DDMC Culture Co. Ltd, will see the four films debut in more than 20 science and technology museums, beginning in January. Tiny Giants, is the story of a day in the life … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide debuts Giant Screen Movies
BBC Worldwide on myTVSuper
BBC First, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Earth, CBeebies and BBC World News are now available on myTVSuper, TVB’s new subscription service that is available on the set top box, mobile and tablet as an app. Subscribers to myTVSuper are now able to live stream BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC World News and CBeebies channels, as well as watch BBC First on-demand online, and via the myTVSuper app. Subscribers will also be able to catch-up select programmes from BBC First, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide on myTVSuper
CJ E&M appoints Anne Chan
CJ E&M is proud to announce the appointment of Anne Chan as Chief Operating Officer of its Southeast Asia office to cope with the Group’s major development plan in Asia after their huge success in Korea. “It is our pleasure to have Anne joined us as a stronger team to develop CJ E&M’s SEA business. With her long time experience in the region’s media industry, I am confident that she will be taking the company to a greater height in the regional business,” said Samey Lee, CEO … [Read more...] about CJ E&M appoints Anne Chan
RTL CBS Entertainment & Extreme in HK
Hong Kong - RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network and HK CABLE TV announced that they had signed a carriage deal to bring RTL CBS Entertainment and RTL CBS Extreme to more viewers in Hong Kong. The two channels are now available to all HK CABLE TV HD subscribers. “CABLE TV aims to broaden viewers’ global vision via our well-known international channels,” says Helina Wong, Vice President, Subscription Services, Hong Kong Cable Television Limited. “We always strive to bring … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment & Extreme in HK
BBC First debuts in Hong Kong
Singapore – BBC Worldwide Asia announced the launch of BBC First in Hong Kong. The premium drama brand has launched successfully in the major markets around the world including Australia, South Africa, Benelux and the Middle East and offers viewers the best British drama from the BBC and UK independent production companies. Viewers will also be able to access select popular and distinct shows from the BBC within 24 hours of their original transmission. At launch, some of the highly … [Read more...] about BBC First debuts in Hong Kong