In the first part of this story, we explored what drives the demand for Chinese content in Asia. Continued investments in fresh genres and high-quality productions iQiyi, which not only streams a wide selection of Chinese content but also popular K-drama titles, sees an overlap in the K-drama audience that they’re able to pull them to Chinese drama. Kuek said, “I think we’re trying to make sure that we always try out different styles and genres. We want to break out beyond that group so … [Read more...] about Asia’s growing appetite for the C-drama wave (Part two)
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AXN Asia’s new show ‘CSI: Vegas’ ranked as top English-language program on Starhub TV Singapore during first week of premiere
KC Global Media, the network that owns and operates the leading Englishlanguage Entertainment channel, AXN Asia, announced the outstanding performance of its recent new program releases in Singapore. CSI: Vegas ranked the top English-language program on StarHub TV in Singapore with a consolidated rating of 0.48 in its first week of premiere on the channel. (Source: Nielsen Singapore SmarTAM, Individual 4+) The show also marked its position on the channel as AXN Asia’s top-rated program in 2020 … [Read more...] about AXN Asia’s new show ‘CSI: Vegas’ ranked as top English-language program on Starhub TV Singapore during first week of premiere
Celestial Tiger Entertainment launches brand new CM+ channel on Singtel TV in Singapore
Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced the launch of a brand new Premium Asian Movie channel, CM+ with Singtel, Singapore’s largest telco and Pay-TV operator. CM+ will launch on Singtel TV (CH 571) on 1st October 2021 at 1200 HKT. Movie fans can catch Asia’s finest movies all in one place as CM+ features the latest blockbusters from across Asia, with first and exclusive titles premiering all … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment launches brand new CM+ channel on Singtel TV in Singapore
TechStorm makes inaugural launch in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Cable Television Limited
TechStorm, Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing 24/7 entertainment network brand on esports, gaming and tech thematic announces its inaugural launch in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Cable Television Limited. TechStorm is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hong Kong Cable Television Limited on their pay television service - Cable TV, which will kick-start in September 2021. Marking TechStorm’s 10th market foray after a string of hugely successful rapid launches across Singapore, Indonesia, … [Read more...] about TechStorm makes inaugural launch in Hong Kong with Hong Kong Cable Television Limited
Rewind Networks strengthens partnership with Singtel, launches HITS Movies
Rewind Networks is thrilled to announce the launch of HITS MOVIES on Singtel. Starting 1 October 2021, HITS MOVIES will be available on channel 301 on Singtel TV Family packs. The launch of HITS MOVIES is a testament that good stories, well told, will always find a distinctive place on Pay TV. Viewers can rediscover and watch films that they’ve always loved in stunning HD quality. “We look forward to expanding our partnership with Singtel to bring HITS MOVIES to their viewers in Singapore,” … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks strengthens partnership with Singtel, launches HITS Movies
Former CBS Studios International executive Reed Manville joins TechStorm’s advisory board
TechStorm, Asia’s leading and fastest-growing 24/7 Asian esports and tech-centric entertainment media network, today announced the addition of top honcho former CBS Studios International, Executive Vice President of International Channels, Reed Manville to TechStorm’s Board of Advisors. “Reed has an extraordinary legacy of international leadership and commercial track record, which will be invaluable to TechStorm’s regional and international foray. We are incredibly thrilled and honoured to … [Read more...] about Former CBS Studios International executive Reed Manville joins TechStorm’s advisory board