Kuala Lumpur- iflix, which offers subscribers unlimited access to tens of thousands of hours of entertainment, announced the completion of a large new round of funding, led by Sky PLC, Europe’s leading entertainment company. Indonesian company Emtek Group, through its subsidiary Surya Citra Media, one of Indonesia’s leading television and content companies, also participated in the round. The funds will help accelerate the company’s growth in Malaysia, Thailand and the … [Read more...] about iflix welcomes new investors
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Eurosport acquires Rugby League package
Singapore/Paris – Eurosport has secured the exclusive TV and digital rights from Sky plc for a selection of Rugby League properties to be broadcast on Discovery’s recently acquired premium rugby channel, Setanta Sports Asia. The rights are effective immediately until the end of the 2019 season. Peter Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Eurosport said: “It is important that all forms of the game are shown on Setanta Sports Asia, demonstrating our ambition to remain the leading … [Read more...] about Eurosport acquires Rugby League package
Top Gear’ races to Italy
The global motoring phenomenon Top Gear is continuing to make inroads around the world, as BBC Worldwide announces that Italy is the latest country to license the format – home to some of the world’s most iconic cars from Ferrari to Lamborghini. Produced by Toro Media (a Sony Picture Television Company) for SKY Italia, Top Gear Italia will air in 2016 on Sky Uno, the Pay TV platform’s entertainment channel, owned by Sky plc. Guido Meda, a renowned motoring journalist, has … [Read more...] about Top Gear’ races to Italy