Malaysia/Philippines - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. announced further regional distribution of its brands with Comedy Central Asia leading the charge in Malaysia and the Philippines. Comedy Central Asia has launched in Malaysia as part of ASTRO’s B.yond IPTV with Maxis Home Fibre Internet package, and also in the Philippines on SKYcable as well as Cignal Digital TV. June will see further expansion of Comedy Central Asia’s … [Read more...] about Viacom announces distribution agreements across Southeast Asia
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CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
Manila – CASBAA’s TV Upfronts road show 2012 landed in Manila on November 14 with a programme of ad sales presentations for agencies, clients and media. Produced in association with Campaign Asia-Pacific and in-market partner SkyCable, “The Philippines Screenings” followed similarly successful engagements in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. A showcase for pay-TV networks to screen their upcoming programming, the event included presentations from BBC … [Read more...] about CASBAA TV Upfronts 2012 – The Philippines Screening
Celestial Tiger Entertainment announces five new carriage deals
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has announced five new carriage agreements on the first day of the 2012 CASBAA Convention held in Hong Kong. The deals will extend CTE’s channel distribution to Cambodia for the first time, extend CELESTIAL CLASSIC MOVIES’ reach into the Philippines, and create a new on-demand service called KIX Thrill Select for a new over-the-top (OTT) interactive service in … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment announces five new carriage deals
Discovery expands in the Philippines
Manila – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines. In addition, its global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks … [Read more...] about Discovery expands in the Philippines
Animation comes alive
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network is launching the first dedicated high-definition kids’ entertainment channel in Southeast Asia, starting with the Philippines on January 20. Cartoon Network HD will broadcast as a linear service on SKYcable channel 178 in the country, complementing the existing standard definition offering on channel 43. Cartoon Network HD’s programming line-up will feature programmes such as The Amazing World of Gumball, Tom & Jerry, The Looney Tunes Show and … [Read more...] about Animation comes alive
E! entertaining new territories
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) announced that E! Entertainment Television, the Hollywood entertainment and celebrity lifestyle channel, has launched in the Philippines through a carriage agreement with SkyCable, a pay TV provider in the country. The channel’s content will now be consolidated in one place, initially available to SKYCABLE Gold and Silver digital subscribers. The Philippines’ E! channel will offer first-run and exclusive programming aimed … [Read more...] about E! entertaining new territories