The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia
Virginia Lim promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager of SPT Networks, Asia
SINGAPORE – Virginia Lim has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia. Based in Singapore and reporting to Chien, Lim will oversee the management and operations of SPT Networks’ portfolio in Southeast Asia and in China. In her capacity as General Manager, Lim will also be responsible for both distribution and advertising revenue as well the overall content strategy. “Virginia is a highly respected leader … [Read more...] about Virginia Lim promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager of SPT Networks, Asia
Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia Acquires America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent
SINGAPORE – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced a multi-year licensing agreement with FremantleMedia International to acquire two of the world’s most iconic entertainment reality series: America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent. The acquisition of the two Got Talent giants for AXN complement the channel’s hugely popular pan-regional series, Asia’s Got Talent, making it a perfect trifecta for fans of reality competitions across the region. New seasons of Britain’s Got … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia Acquires America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent
SPT Networks, Asia to bring two channels to Hong Kong’s Cable TV
Singapore and Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has concluded a deal with Hong Kong’s Cable TV to bring English general entertainment channels Sony Entertainment Television and beTV to its pay-TV service beginning July 29. Both channels join SPT Networks’ entertainment powerhouses AXN and Animax on Cable TV’s basic tier, available to the widest subscriber base out of its more than one million TV services customers. “Hong Kong … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia to bring two channels to Hong Kong’s Cable TV
SPT Networks, Asia renews two Prime programmes
Prime Entertainment Group has announced a new deal closed with Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia. After two successful deals in 2012 and 2013, the network signed up for an upcoming season of Prime’s weekly series Hollywood News Feed, 52 x 15’ in HD and Zoom In, 104 x 6’30” in HD for a Pan Asian feed covering more than 40 territories. “It’s very encouraging for us to see our shows do well on big Movie and Entertainment networks like … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia renews two Prime programmes
“Hannibal” delivers strong ratings
Singapore – Hannibal, which premiered on April 9 on Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia’s flagship channel AXN, was the number one programme in its timeslot among ad-supported channels in Southeast Asia and led the nearest competitor by 28%, according to Kantar Media Singapore/ Philippines and AGB Nielsen Media Research Malaysia. In Singapore, Hannibal’s premiere led its timeslot among international General Entertainment (GE) channels, garnering more than twice the … [Read more...] about “Hannibal” delivers strong ratings
