Singapore – AXN continued its thrilling streak in Q1 2015, claiming top spot in English general entertainment primetime ratings collectively in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Taiwan. As the dominant English GE channel across the region, AXN held 37 per cent of the primetime viewing share among 20 competing channels, with ratings that were more than 60 per cent higher than the next best rated English GE channel. Asia’s home of thrilling entertainment posted strong ratings … [Read more...] about AXN tops English GE ratings
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Asia’s Got Talent premiere tops ratings
Singapore – AXN’s highly anticipated Asia’s Got Talent premiere collectively topped ratings among English Pay TV channels in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. During the show’s two hour debut on 12 March at 8.05pm, AXN delivered more than 10 times the ratings of the next English general entertainment channel across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines[1]. In Taiwan, Asia’s Got Talent premiered on 13 March at 9pm and was the top programme of … [Read more...] about Asia’s Got Talent premiere tops ratings
SPT Networks signs agreement with Dori Media Group
Culver City, California and Zurich, Switzerland – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks and Dori Media Group (DMG) announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby SPT Networks will acquire 50% of the VIVA and VIVA Plus channels and the VIVA Walla online free video-on-demand (FVOD) service in Israel, along with 50% of DMG's Baby TV operations in Indonesia. Completion of the transaction is subject to certain closing conditions including Israeli regulatory approvals. Andy Kaplan, … [Read more...] about SPT Networks signs agreement with Dori Media Group
Sony Entertainment Television re-brands as Sony Channel
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia announces a new look for Sony Entertainment Television (SET) in South East Asia and beTV in the Philippines. Debuting October 15, Sony Channel will be the premier destination for female-skewing Hollywood entertainment. Sony Channel will feature some of the most captivating and talked-about drama, comedy, lifestyle and reality programs on TV, all airing close to the U.S. telecasts, together with popular feel-good movies. New programming … [Read more...] about Sony Entertainment Television re-brands as Sony Channel
Asia to produce “Asia’s Got Talent”
Singapore – The record-breaking global hit “Got Talent”, co-owned by FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment, is set to extend its search for talent further than ever following Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia’s commission of Asia's Got Talent, a pan-Asian version of the hit format. Asia's Got Talent will debut in early 2015 on AXN, the number one English general entertainment channel in Asia, which spans 20 territories, including South East Asia, South … [Read more...] about Asia to produce “Asia’s Got Talent”
FremantleMedia International enters LA Screenings with new programming
Burbank – FremantleMedia International (FMI) is heading into LA Screenings with numerous new sales throughout the Latin American region, as well as a host of new programmes and formats available for U.S. and Latin American buyers. “We’re kicking off LA Screenings with one of our broadest portfolios to date,” said Sheila Aguirre, Senior Vice President, Sales and Development Latin America, Caribbean and Hispanic USA, FremantleMedia International. “Combined with … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia International enters LA Screenings with new programming
