Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, is entering the Year of the Horse on a high, having achieved record ratings performance in 2013. CTE’s flagship Chinese movie channel, Celestial Movies (CM), and action entertainment channel, KIX HD, hit record highs in Malaysia while KIX and suspense and horror channel Thrill experienced rapid growth in viewership in the Philippines. CM celebrated its … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment achieves record ratings in 2013
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MEAS​AT highlights state-of-the-art satellite capabilities during minister visit
Kuala Lumpur – Asian satellite operator, MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”), showcased its state-of-the-art satellite system and its plans to further support the growth of Malaysia’s ICT industry during an official visit by YB Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia Malaysia, to the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre (“MTBC”) in Cyberjaya. The Minister’s visit was organised to understand the capabilities of … [Read more...] about MEAS​AT highlights state-of-the-art satellite capabilities during minister visit
ITV Choice joins Astro On-The-Go
Hong Kong – ITV Choice, part of ITV Studios, has joined Astro On-The-Go service as one of the 30 TV channels currently available via Astro’s popular mobile entertainment service in Malaysia. ITV Choice viewers can now enjoy the best of British drama and entertainment across multiple personal devices including PCs, smartphones, tablets and laptops, anytime and anywhere. All Astro customers who subscribe to ITV Choice (currently available … [Read more...] about ITV Choice joins Astro On-The-Go
Media Prima announces volume deal with ​Disney
Bangsar – Media Prima Berhad (“Media Prima” or “MPB”), Malaysia’s largest fully-integrated media group has renewed a multi-genre volume deal agreement with The Walt Disney Company S.E.A (“Disney”) to bring some of the world’s contemporary and classic blockbusters and television series for MPB’s television networks and its cutting-edge online video portal, Tonton. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney … [Read more...] about Media Prima announces volume deal with ​Disney
TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Hong Kong – As Valentine's Day approaches, TVB has produced cross-boundary Valentine’s specials which will be broadcast to audiences in different regions through partnerships with a number of TV broadcasters or production units in Japan (Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd / Media Asia Group Holdings Limited), Korea (KBSN), Singapore (StarHub) and Malaysia (Astro) for the first time. With the theme of A Time Of Love, the programmes will include four hourly music … [Read more...] about TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Astro signs multi-year agreement with SPT
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Best has signed a multi-year agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) to bring Sony Pictures’ feature films to over 15 million Astro viewers. Launched in August 2012, Astro Best brings in the latest Hollywood and Asian titles in their earliest window after theatrical screening to the comfort of Malaysian homes on Astro Best. Under this agreement, Astro customers can look forward to more fresh blockbuster titles from Sony Pictures to be … [Read more...] about Astro signs multi-year agreement with SPT