New York/Singapore – A+E Networks will assume full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks, the Singapore-based company formed as a joint venture with Astro Overseas Limited (AOL) in 2007. The move comes as A+E networks looks to expand its footprint and launch new brands, including Lifetime. The transaction is subject to various conditions and approvals, and the parties hope to close by early 2013. A statement from A+E Networks: “This morning, Louis Boswell announced he will be leaving … [Read more...] about A+E Networks to assume full ownership of AETN All Asia Networks
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“Space Dive” lands with international broadcasters
BBC Worldwide has licensed Space Dive, the documentary charting Felix Baumgartner’s record-breaking skydive, to broadcasters in 13 countries across the globe. VRT (Belgium), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland), RTL (Germany), VPRO (Holland), France 4 (France), Russia 2 (Russia), NRK (Norway), Channel NewsAsia (Singapore), Chosun (Korea), TVP (Poland), Kompas TV (Indonesia) and Sportsnet (Canada) are all ready to screen the documentary, which contains exclusive never-before-seen footage charting … [Read more...] about “Space Dive” lands with international broadcasters
The buck stops here, and keeps rolling
You could say Singapore’s TV landscape in a nutshell has essentially remained the same in the last few years, dominated by a few major players. MediaCorp remains the country’s sole FTA broadcaster, and telco giants StarHub and SingTel continue to duke it out as the two pay-TV operators in the country. On the content front it would seem not much has changed either – networks distributing to the tiny city-state continue the battle for ratings, season after season. There is … [Read more...] about The buck stops here, and keeps rolling
HBO Asia launches two new HD channels
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the launch of two new HD channels - HBO SIGNATURE HD and HBO FAMILY HD, doubling their HD offerings to four. Recently launched in Indonesia, Mongolia and the Philippines with more territories to follow, HBO SIGNATURE HD and HBO FAMILY HD will be available on StarHub in Singapore from Friday, November 30. “With all HBO branded linear channels available in high-definition, subscribers will get to enjoy a cinematic experience on … [Read more...] about HBO Asia launches two new HD channels
Hot Guys Who Cook returns on December 3
Singapore – DIVA Universal’s original unscripted reality show, Hot Guys Who Cook, will return with a second installment on December 3, at 7pm. The format, produced by NBCUniversal International Television Production Asia, will feature three half-hour episodes on DIVA Universal across 20 countries in Asia. The series will see nine good looking guys from all around Asia, with three of them pitting against one another in each episode to win the favour of a mystery judge or risk having … [Read more...] about Hot Guys Who Cook returns on December 3
ATF 2012: Former Novovision exec launches TV distribution company in Singapore
Singapore – Nathalie Nennig, a former sales chief with short-format comedy producer/distributor Novovision, is launching her own Singapore-based distribution and acquisition company, DCB Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience in the international TV distribution business, Nennig aims to facilitate two-way relationships between the French and European producers/creators with executives in the Asia-Pacific TV industry with DCB Consulting. In addition, DCB will help western … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: Former Novovision exec launches TV distribution company in Singapore