Singapore – CJ E&M, has announced the launch of its latest venture, tvN Movies, world’s first & only Korean Blockbuster movie channel, in Singapore in January 2017, with AN expectation to launch in other major South-east Asian territories including Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2017. The service will be in 100% HD quality on Pay TV, VOD and OTT. tvN Movies aims at giving an alternative choice of home-cinema to audience by featuring a unique mix of … [Read more...] about First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia
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Astro announces results for first half of financial year
Kuala Lumpur – Astro has announced its financial results for the first six months of the financial year ending January 31, 2014, that saw the company achieving a double digit revenue growth of 13% to RM2.3bn, compared with RM2.1bn in the previous corresponding period. In addition, EBITDA growth of 12% to RM785.5mn was also achieved. Dato’ Rohana Rozhan, Chief Executive Officer, Astro Q2FY14 saw the pay-TV customer base increase by 43k to 3.36mn and NJOI customers … [Read more...] about Astro announces results for first half of financial year
First Media signs Fashion One HD
Hong Kong – Fashion One, the international channel for fashion, entertainment and lifestyle programmes, has announced the launch of their channel on First Media, a provider of pay-TV services and broadband communication network in Indonesia. The channel commenced telecast on First Media Channel 353 yesterday, November 1. Broadcasting the latest in fashion, entertainment, lifestyle news, profiles of A-list celebrities, luxury brands, holiday destinations and red carpet events, Fashion One … [Read more...] about First Media signs Fashion One HD
Slow and steady
Indonesia is one of the region’s most competitive television markets. Today, there are 14 networks and nearly two dozen local channels vying for a potential TV audience of some 164 million individuals or 35 million households - based on estimates by Badan Pusat Statistik that some 69 per cent of Indonesian households own televisions. This may seem vast, but it is highly concentrated. AC Nielsen estimates that more than 40 per cent of audience share is commanded by Media Nusantara Citra … [Read more...] about Slow and steady
Ground work
Singapore – MediaCorp today provided a sneak peek at the final architectural plans for its facilities at the upcoming Mediapolis. Designed as a gateway, the new complex aims to not only be a state-of-the-art broadcasting centre, but also an entertainment facility for the public. Tan Ming Kian, Chairman of MediaCorp, said at the ground breaking ceremony, that although building the new campus is "a heavy investment", it is a worthy one for it allows the terrestrial network to create greater … [Read more...] about Ground work
Keaveny gets industry nod
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, has been honoured at the recently concluded CASBAA convention in Hong Kong. The region's PayTV association bestowed Keaveny with the Chairman's Award for his contribution to the industry. CASBAA Chairman, Marcel Fenez, who presented the award, thanked Keaveny, "For his contributions to the development of PayTV in the region and his tireless work explaining the value of PayTV to advertisers as Chairman of the CASBAA … [Read more...] about Keaveny gets industry nod
