Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), announced that My Nick Jr. will next launch in Malaysia via its collaboration with Telekom Malaysia Berhad™ IPTV service, HyppTV by end of the year, making it the second Asian market to launch and its first introduction in Southeast Asia. My Nick Jr. was recently launched in China. A first of its kind personalised edutainment kids’ service created by … [Read more...] about “My Nick Jr.” expands to Malaysia
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VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Singapore/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced on June 25 that Mark Whitehead has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s operations in Asia. In this position, which he will assume in August, Whitehead will report directly to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s President and CEO, and be based in Singapore. He will oversee all of VIMN’s brands and businesses across China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Viacom and SMIT to bring My Nick Jr. to China
Bali, Indonesia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced on April 23 that it has entered a collaboration with SMIT, a specialist in conditional access module (CAM) manufacturing based in China. My Nick Jr., a first of its kind user-personalised edutainment programming service that allows parents to curate and customise their children’s multiplatform linear viewing experience around 11 educational themes, will be launched in China by both … [Read more...] about Viacom and SMIT to bring My Nick Jr. to China
VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1, 2013. “We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands’ presence in Hong Kong,” said VIMN Asia’s … [Read more...] about VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong
Henson licenses “Doozers” to Nickelodeon Australia
Hollywood, California - Family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has licensed its new animated children’s series Doozers to Nickelodeon Australia, with the series airing on the network’s dedicated preschool channel, Nick Jr. The announcement was made by Richard Goldsmith, EVP of Global Distribution for The Jim Henson Company. Doozers “We continue to secure partnerships with top notch broadcasters around the globe to … [Read more...] about Henson licenses “Doozers” to Nickelodeon Australia
Comedy Central launches on Toggle
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia on Toggle, going on air on July 19, 2013. Toggle also announced an expanded collaboration with plans to launch Nick Jr. in early 2014, while confirming the acquisition of new MTV and Nickelodeon programming licenses for Toggle Eve and Toggle Kids, with over 230 hours of programmes on Toggle over the next twelve months. These include … [Read more...] about Comedy Central launches on Toggle
