FOX International Channels has announced that FOX Movies Premium (FMP) and STAR Chinese Movies (SCM), along with now TV, are bringing viewers a better premium movie channel experience through the introduction of a new and exclusive Play service. now TV customers subscribing to FMP (Channel 117) and SCM (Channel 139) will be able to access the FOX Movies Play and SCM Play platform through the now Player website and a “now ID” to catch up with their favorite content on FMP and SCM at … [Read more...] about FMP, SCM and now TV jointly launch new play service
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STAR Chinese Movies 2 rebranded as SCM Legend
Singapore – Hot on the heels of the recently re-launched sister channel, STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) in early July, STAR Chinese Movies 2 has also undergone a transformation to become SCM Legend as of October 1. The logo of the new channel aligns with that of its sister channel, taking the shape of a royal crown to signify SCM’s positioning as the emperor of Chinese entertainment content. When the name of the rebranded channel is pronounced in Chinese, it plays on the homonym of … [Read more...] about STAR Chinese Movies 2 rebranded as SCM Legend
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
Cora Yim The similarity to FOX Movies Premium (FMP) is uncanny. Take a linear channel, blend blockbusters with live concerts, documentaries, and original productions; toss in a non-linear companion (player); add a HD channel; craft a new name (the preferred abbreviation SCM) and recreate an on-air look, and you have a delectable TV “dish” fit for an “emperor” – welcome to the new-and-improved SCM ala FMP. Yim explains that the channel was due for an upgrade and … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
Filming set to commence for The Wedding Diary II
Singapore – Clover Films, GSC Movies, Mega Cineplex, Asia Tropical Films, Universe Entertainment and STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) have announced their latest collaboration to produce The Wedding Diary II, the sequel to The Wedding Diary, which was a box office hit when it was released in Singapore and Malaysia in February earlier this year. The Wedding Diary II will reunite the original stellar cast including Malaysian singer-actor-director Aniu, Hong Kong star Elanne Kwong, actress Kara Hui, … [Read more...] about Filming set to commence for The Wedding Diary II
Singapore’s STAR Chinese Movies unveils new look, content roadmap
Singapore – STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) will be airing a new line-up of original series, live events, concerts and award-winning documentaries in addition to the current slate of popular Chinese blockbuster movies starting July 1. SCM, the top rated Chinese Movie Pay TV channel in Singapore, currently attracts an audience of more than 10 million each week across Asia. To reaffirm its status, SCM will be bringing more blockbusters to viewers such as You’re the Apple of My Eye on … [Read more...] about Singapore’s STAR Chinese Movies unveils new look, content roadmap
The Emperor’s new channel
TV ASIA Plus speaks to Joon Lee, Senior Vice President of Programming, Creative and Channel Operations, FOX International Channels in Asia, on the rebrand. TV ASIA Plus: Why the rebrand? The product, the brand, has been out there for many years but we have not been so diligent about updating it and improving its quality. We believe that over the years, Chinese entertainment has not been given a lot of respect, or a lot of attention. We believe this will bring in some fresh impact to the market, … [Read more...] about The Emperor’s new channel
