Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced on May 6 that it has concluded a deal with pay-TV platform TrueVisions to bring its popular, health-focused, multi-topic magazine talk show format The Dr. Oz Show to audiences across Thailand. TrueVisions will produce at least 60 episodes of the one-hour series to air daily in primetime on True Explore 3 and also later this year on a new DTT channel called True 4 U. “Thailand is emerging as Southeast Asia’s … [Read more...] about SPT to bring “The Dr. Oz Show” to Thailand
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Peru to host Banijay International’s “Mentor”
London – Peru is the latest country to host Banijay International’s Mentor as America TV signs the entertainment format for primetime. Commercial channel America TV, the highest rating broadcaster in Peru, has commissioned a 13 x 60’ Peruvian version of Mentor which will be broadcast in a primetime weekend slot later this year. The deal was concluded by Sony Pictures Television, which represents the Banijay International format in the region. Sebastian Burkhardt, Head of Sales … [Read more...] about Peru to host Banijay International’s “Mentor”
AXN adds “24: Live Another Day” to programming line-up
Singapore – AXN has added to its programming line-up the newly acquired blockbuster hit U.S. limited event series, 24: Live Another Day. Promising “24 in 24”, AXN Asia audiences will get to watch 24: Live Another Day within 24 hours of the U.S. broadcast, premiering on May 6 and airing on Tuesdays from 10pm (SG, MY, HK) / 9pm (JKT, TH) first and exclusively. 24: Live Another Day “We are proud that AXN remains the English GE channel of choice and continue to build on its … [Read more...] about AXN adds “24: Live Another Day” to programming line-up
Lifetime to be launched in Latin America and Brazil
New York and Miami – A+E Networks Latin America, a joint venture between A+E Networks and Ole Communications, and Sony Pictures Television announced on April 23 that they will launch Lifetime in Latin America and Brazil. The channel will debut in July 2014. The announcement was made by Eduardo (Eddy) Ruiz, President and General Manager of A+E Networks Latin America, who will serve as General Manager for the new channel. “I couldn't be prouder of heading up this new joint venture … [Read more...] about Lifetime to be launched in Latin America and Brazil
RTL CBS to air “House of Cards” exclusively in Southeast Asia
Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced a deal with Sony Pictures Television that will bring the Emmy award-winning series House of Cards to Southeast Asia on April 7. The series, which is produced by Media Rights Capital, premiered in the U.S. on streaming service Netflix, and stars Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey and Golden Globe-winner Robin Wright. House of Cards will premiere in May first and exclusive on the RTL CBS Entertainment channel. “We’re … [Read more...] about RTL CBS to air “House of Cards” exclusively in Southeast Asia
AXN Plus goes to Japan
Sony Pictures Television-owned AXN will begin providing a free, on-demand service for subscribers in Japan on April 1, called AXN Plus. AXN Plus will allow users to enjoy overseas dramas anytime, anywhere. Subscribers can even catch up on episodes they have missed with full-series marathon broadcasts. The free service opens on April 1 through SKY Perfect TV! (including premium service) for AXN subscribers. AXN Plus is scheduled to expand the service to cable TV and other platforms’ … [Read more...] about AXN Plus goes to Japan
