SINGAPORE– NBCUniversal International Networks has launched DreamWorks, 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment, on i-Cable, Hong Kong’s leading communications provider. The channel is offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese language options as part of the Smart Kids package on i-Cable (Channel 510). Viewers can expect to catch DreamWorks signature series Trolls: The Beat Goes On!, Dragons: Race to the Edge, from the critically acclaimed How to … [Read more...] about DreamWorks launches on Hong Kong’s i-Cable
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VIMN to debut Nick Jr. on i-Cable in Hong Kong
BALI – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. , announced its broadened collaboration with Hong Kong Pay-TV operator, i-Cable to debut Nick Jr. linear channel on i-Cable’s platform in Hong Kong for the first time in the coming months. The existing collaboration with i-Cable already includes Comedy Central Asia and MTV China on their basic pack and Nickelodeon on their Kids pack. Details about the launch date and price plans will be announced at a later … [Read more...] about VIMN to debut Nick Jr. on i-Cable in Hong Kong
Your Family Entertainment announced the launch of Fix&Foxi Channel
CANNES – Fix&Foxi Channel is continuing its roll-out in Asia, as Your Family Entertainment announced that the channel is now available in Hong Kong. Customers of i-Cable can now enjoy the entertaining and educational family and children’s shows from Fix&Foxi. After winning the prestigious Eutelsat TV Award as Best Children's Channel 2016, the addition of Fix&Foxi to i-Cable is another step-in distribution of the channel across Asia, with the channel also now launched in Indonesia … [Read more...] about Your Family Entertainment announced the launch of Fix&Foxi Channel
Harbour Rights’ multiple deals
Hong Kong- Harbour Rights has sold many French and Asian documentaries across Asia. A 10-hour package was signed with Thai PBS including flagship series Human 3x52’ from France Television. In Hong Kong, a 2x52 special historical programme, Hitler’s Champion, was licensed to RTHK to be part of their special Olympic programming, as well as the Singapore celebrities travel show The Place We Live In 13x26’ sold to I-Cable. … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights’ multiple deals
Hong Kong citizens to switch off TVs to protest FTA licensing
The Standard has reported that thousands of Hong Kong citizens are expected to join a campaign to switch off their televisions on October 30, 2013 against the government's decision on free-to-air licenses, adding that the campaign was initiated by a group of bloggers. A Facebook page, which has more than 2,500 likes, encourages viewers to turn their sets off between 7pm and 11pm on the day. The page appeals to the public to turn of their TVs - whether to support Ricky Wong, to demand that … [Read more...] about Hong Kong citizens to switch off TVs to protest FTA licensing
HKTVE to invest HK$600 million in first three years of Free TV service
Hong Kong – The Chief Executive-in-Council recently granted PCCW Limited the approval-in-principle for the group company HK Television Entertainment Company Limited’s (HKTVE) application for a Domestic Free Television Programme Service Licence (Free TV licence). The company announced a total investment plan across the first six years of operations estimated to be over HK$1.3 billion, and a substantial part of which will be invested in programming and production. HKTVE … [Read more...] about HKTVE to invest HK$600 million in first three years of Free TV service
