APOS – Bali, Indonesia- Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has clinched its first Asia distribution deal for Viacom Play Plex, a suite of mobile apps – Nickelodeon Play, Nick Jr. Play, MTV Play and Comedy Central Play – which will debut first in Singapore via a collaboration with Singtel. In addition, the agreement includes a new licensing deal for MTV China and MTV Live to be launched on Singtel TV’s subscription service in 2016, marking a total of six of its channels on … [Read more...] about Viacom Play Plex to premiere in Asia
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Viacom sings multi-year deal with LeEco
APOS – Bali, Indonesia- Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia announced a multi-year Nickelodeon content deal with LeEco giving exclusive broadcast rights for Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards from the U.S. to subscribers on its SVOD platform, LeEco VIP in China. This will be the first time the U.S. show will air in China, starting from 2016. The licensing deal will also give leEco exclusive OTT rights for selected Mandarin-dubbed and subtitled Nickelodeon episodes to its base of more … [Read more...] about Viacom sings multi-year deal with LeEco
A+E expand partnership with TFC
APOS – Bali, Indonesia– A+E Networks is expanding the scope of its partnership with Super Network/Tohokushisha (TFC) and restructuring the ownership of its joint venture with Super Network and The History Channel Japan (THCJ), it was announced at the Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit (APOS) by Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital Media, A+E Networks. A+E Networks will increase its stake in THCJ from 50 percent to 80 percent. The new investment marks a significant expansion of … [Read more...] about A+E expand partnership with TFC
First eSports channel in the region
APOS – Bali, Indonesia– Astro marks a new milestone as the first in Southeast Asia to launch eGG or Every Good Game, a 24/7 eSports channel in the region. Fans of eSports will be delighted to know that they can enjoy popular eSports tournaments like League of Legends, Dota 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft II and many more on this channel through linear, on demand and OTT platforms via Astro and Astro on the Go in Malaysia and regionally via Tribe, … [Read more...] about First eSports channel in the region
Netflix appoints VP
Singapore– Anthony Zameczkowski has joined Netflix as Vice President, Business Development for Asia-Pacific. A senior executive with more than 17 years of experience in the media and technology industry, Zameczkowski’s new role at Netflix includes leading and managing strategic partnerships and business development in the region. … [Read more...] about Netflix appoints VP
Exclusive content for Miao Mi
Hong Kong- Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced that it has acquired first and exclusive pay-TV and over-the-top (OTT) rights in Southeast Asia to three high-quality children’s programmes: Domo from Japan (non-exclusive in Thailand and for OTT), Let’s Play with Boomchiki Boom from South Korea (non-exclusive in Malaysia and Brunei) and Our Friend Remy Bear from China. The programmes will be shown on CTE’s Miao Mi, a Mandarin edutainment channel created specifically for preschool kids … [Read more...] about Exclusive content for Miao Mi
