Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks’ powerhouse channels ONE and AXN packed a punch in Singapore and Malaysia last Thursday, with the highly anticipated Korean drama Legend of the Blue Sea premiere winning the timeslot across all pay-TV channels, and The Amazing Race Asia topping the international English channels. In Singapore, ONE’s Legend of the Blue Sea, starring reigning king and queen of Korea Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun, achieved a 52 per cent higher rating than the … [Read more...] about Sony’s ONE and AXN dominates time slots
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mm2 Asia to acquire cinema locations in Malaysia
mm2 Asia announced that they have signed a binding term sheet to acquire 13 cinema locations in Malaysia from Lotus Fivestar Cinemas for a purchase consideration of RM118 million. The 13 cinema locations comprise a total of 90 screens with a total of 15,818 seats. With the completion of the acquisition, mm2 Asia will own a total of 133 cinema screens in Malaysia, making it the fourth largest cinema operator in the Malaysian market. The cinemas comprised in the business were established … [Read more...] about mm2 Asia to acquire cinema locations in Malaysia
Astro partners Starhub for Go Shop in Singapore
Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro), a leading media company in Malaysia and StarHub Cable Vision Ltd. (StarHub), a leading info-communications company in Singapore, have entered into a partnership to offer Go Shop, a 24/7 shopping destination on TV, online and mobile to customers in Singapore. Starting in November, StarHub customers will be able to enjoy a new way of shopping via informative and entertaining demonstrations on Go Shop. Go Shop is a Mandarin Channel … [Read more...] about Astro partners Starhub for Go Shop in Singapore
Eleven Sports to broadcast Causeway Challenge
Singapore – The fierce international rivals will face-off at the new National Stadium at the Sports Hub for the first time and fans who are unable to get tickets to the match will be able to watch it in full HD live on eleven sports’ website. Viewers will enjoy expert commentary by John Wilkinson and a special studio show hosted by Eleven Sports Network’s resident presenter Richard Lenton accompanied by former national goalkeeper Lionel Lewis and current Geylang International captain, Isa … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports to broadcast Causeway Challenge
CNN’s Eco Solutions travels to Malaysia
Palm oil is in huge demand and plantations are plentiful and the crop generates income for millions of farmers. However, cultivation can take a heavy toll on the environment and local communities. Crops are often grown at the expense of precious rainforest and animal habitats, and the aftermath can be devastating. The Bornean orangutan is now critically endangered due to the excessive deforestation. But there is growing momentum for change, and currently 17 percent is certified as sustainable, … [Read more...] about CNN’s Eco Solutions travels to Malaysia
Malaysian filmmaker’s Interchange to open SGIFF
Singapore – The 27th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will open with Interchange, a noir fantasy thriller by one of Malaysia’s most celebrated filmmakers, Dain Iskandar Said. Making its Asian premiere at the SGIFF after successful receptions at Locarno International Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival, the film’s opening will be in November. Interchange brings together Dain Iskandar Said’s love of noir films and his fascination with folklore. An Indonesia-Malaysia … [Read more...] about Malaysian filmmaker’s Interchange to open SGIFF
