Bangkok - Comedy Central Asia announced that the channel will be available to Thailand's Me Television (MeTV) subscribers from January 16. The launch marks the latest expansion of Comedy Central across Asia, following launches in seven territories such as Singapore and Myanmar last year. The first 24/7 all-comedy channel in Thailand, features a programming schedule designed specifically for Asian viewers with original programming, stand-up and sketch comedy. In addition, … [Read more...] about Comedy Central Asia launches in Thailand
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Vietnam Television sets up bureau in Singapore
Vietnam TV (VTV) and MediaCorp have signed an Agreement for Cooperation, a by-product of the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on cultural and information cooperation signed between Singapore and Vietnam in 1998. The signing occurred during the official opening of VTV’s bureau in Singapore, the first event in a series to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Vietnam. Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang made Singapore his first stop in his introductory visit to … [Read more...] about Vietnam Television sets up bureau in Singapore
Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, previously announced to be a special one-off episode, is now airing in two parts. The two-part worldwide exclusive of Oprah’s Next Chapter will air as a special simulcast on Friday, January 18 (Part 1), and Saturday, January 19 (Part 2) at 10AM (SIN/HK time) on both Discovery Channel and TLC in Southeast Asia and across Asia-Pacific. Internationally, the special will air the same night on Discovery Channel … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
StarHub TV launches R21 content
Singapore – Customers of StarHub TV are now able to catch R21 titles on its On Demand platform. Launched on January 15, StarHub TV is offering six titles, priced at S$5.99 each, to kick off the launch: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, I Love You Philip Morris, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, A Frozen Flower, A Single Man and Lust, Caution. StarHub TV customers will be required to complete these steps to access the R21 titles: Call 1633 or visit any StarHub Customer Service Centre to … [Read more...] about StarHub TV launches R21 content
Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey will speak exclusively with Lance Armstrong in his first no-holds-barred interview about the doping scandal. On Oprah Winfrey and Lance Armstrong: A Worldwide Exclusive, Armstrong will address the years of accusations of cheating, and charges of lying about the use of performance-enhancing drugs throughout his storied cycling career. The special 90-minute episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter will be simultaneously streamed LIVE worldwide on Oprah.com on January … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong to appear on Oprah’s OWN for the first time since scandal
ABS-CBN continues to be a source of Filipino content in Asia
ABS-CBN International Distribution has sold approximately 40% of its content since 2000 to eleven Asian countries including Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam. This enables non-Filipino, Asian viewers to enjoy Filipino programmes on their own television screens. ABS-CBN says Malaysia is the top buyer of its dramas. More than 3,000 hours of content have been sold to Malaysian TV networks Astro Bella and TV3 since 2000. Magkaribal, Prinsesa … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN continues to be a source of Filipino content in Asia