iflix has named Jonas Engwall as its head of Asia. Meanwhile, iflix’s former head of Asia David Goldstein will shift to a new role as non-executive chairman of iflix Asia working closely with iflix group CEO, Mark Britt. With more than 14 years’ experience in broadcasting and television, Engwall brings extensive expertise and a proven track record for leading business growth and international expansion. As founding CEO of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, he spearheaded the launch of two of … [Read more...] about iflix hires RTL CBS Asia’s Jonas Engwall
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RTL CBS Entertainment HD launches Philippine feed
Manila – RTL CBS Entertainment HD announced that it has launched a dedicated feed for the Philippines. The separate feed comes just over year after the Channel’s launch in the country. “We have received very encouraging feedback from our audience and partners in the country,” said Rene Esguerra, Country Head, Philippines, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “The dedicated feed shows our long-term commitment to our Filipino viewers.” “The … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment HD launches Philippine feed
RTL CBS Entertainment HD in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced that it has sealed a carriage deal which will bring the general entertainment channel, RTL CBS Entertainment HD, to Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV platform. RTL CBS Entertainment HD will potentially reach over one million pay-TV households through now TV. “We are delighted to bring the channel to viewers in Hong Kong and to partner with such an accomplished operator as now TV,” said Jonas Engwall, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment HD in Hong Kong
House of Cards airs same day as U.S.
House of Cards Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment HD announced that it will air all 13 chapters (episodes) of the third season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning series House of Cards with a watchathon beginning on 28 February, the same day as the release of the series in the U.S., starting at 4:00pm, in HD with local subtitles. After the weekend watchathon, the series will air weekly every Wednesday at 9:55pm beginning on 4 March. “We are extremely happy to be able to … [Read more...] about House of Cards airs same day as U.S.
RTL CBS Entertainment HD and RTL CBS Extreme HD launch on StarHub TV
Singapore – StarHub TV and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced on May 22 that they will bring in two new high-definition channels, RTL CBS Entertainment HD (StarHub TV Channel 509) and RTL CBS Extreme HD (StarHub TV Channel 428) on May 26. To give customers a taste of the channels, a free preview will be held from launch to July 31. In addition, on-demand and StarHub TV Anywhere options are scheduled to be launched in the third quarter of 2014, truly giving StarHub … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment HD and RTL CBS Extreme HD launch on StarHub TV
RTL CBS to air “House of Cards” exclusively in Southeast Asia
Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced a deal with Sony Pictures Television that will bring the Emmy award-winning series House of Cards to Southeast Asia on April 7. The series, which is produced by Media Rights Capital, premiered in the U.S. on streaming service Netflix, and stars Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey and Golden Globe-winner Robin Wright. House of Cards will premiere in May first and exclusive on the RTL CBS Entertainment channel. “We’re … [Read more...] about RTL CBS to air “House of Cards” exclusively in Southeast Asia
