Local productions Over the recent years, Discovery has collaborated with local creators and storytellers to co-create content that caters to the various audiences in Southeast Asia. Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announces their production slate for 2017 with Frontier Borneo, which follows a group of Borneo’s unsung heroes as they discover and preserve Borneo’s tropical landscape and rich biodiversity. Produced by Beach House Pictures and Kyanite TV with the support of the … [Read more...] about Malaysia strides ahead
On-Demand
CATCHPLAY debuts in Singapore
Singapore – CATCHPLAY launched its On-Demand service in Singapore with StarHub. The service is available via a new CATCHPLAY application that is downloadable on all Android and iOS platforms or its through its portal www.catchplay.com/sg. The service provides a wide selection of movies and a rich library of information and trivia about their favourite films and movie stars which is available on multiple devices. The catch: two possible memberships – the free affiliation includes one free … [Read more...] about CATCHPLAY debuts in Singapore
CTE commissions programming on MediaCorp’s Toggle
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), Lionsgate’s partner in Asia, announced that it has signed a content licensing deal with MediaCorp, Singapore’s leading media company, for more than 700 hours of Lionsgate’s TV series and feature films. The deal allows MediaCorp’s over-the-top platform, Toggle, to air the licensed Lionsgate series and films on its channels Toggle Eve and Toggle Movies, and include them in their Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) … [Read more...] about CTE commissions programming on MediaCorp’s Toggle
ITVS Global Entertainment secures Asian deals
South Korea - ITVS GE has signed a deal with Korea's KT Mediahub which includes 150 hours of programming. ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of content deals with digital service providers across Asia. In Singapore, ITVS GE has a multi-year output agreement with MediaCorp to deliver more than 200 hours annually of entertainment programming for MediaCorp’s VOD service, Toggle. For the second year of the deal, Toggle has acquired titles such as Hell’s … [Read more...] about ITVS Global Entertainment secures Asian deals
MediaCorp acquires entire Hi-5 catalogue
Singapore – MediaCorp has acquired the latest season of the hit preschool franchise Hi-5, Hi-5 House (Season 14), as well as the entire back catalogue of the past 13 seasons. Joy Olby-Tan, Vice President, Acquisitions remarks, “MediaCorp has been the home of Hi-5 since the very first season and has been a key partner in building the well-loved brand. We are pleased to offer the latest season Hi-5 House across … [Read more...] about MediaCorp acquires entire Hi-5 catalogue
Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global today announced new distribution deals for Sundance Channel in Asia and expanded on-demand offerings in Europe. Sundance Channel will be seen for the first time in Thailand on TrueVisions, the country’s largest pay-TV operator and the second largest DTH platform in Southeast Asia. Sundance On-Demand will also debut in China for the first time on BesTV, Shanghai Media Group’s growing IPTV platform business. The BesTV offering will present a … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel expands in Asia and Europe