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
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Sony Pictures Animation unveils updated production slate
Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Animation has given an update on their line-up of upcoming projects — which includes the animated motion picture debut of a classic comic strip figure, an original tale from one of the form's most multi-faceted filmmakers, as well as the continued expansion of two of the studio's most popular worlds. Bob Osher, President of Sony Pictures Digital Productions, stated: "I am really excited by the variety of our upcoming projects as well as the … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Animation unveils updated production slate
MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
Paris – MIPTV organiser Reed MIDEM has confirmed a stellar line-up of producers and broadcasters to participate in the 4K spotlight programme at MIPTV 2014, taking place in Cannes on April 7-10. Over the last 12 months, sales of 4K sets have grown significantly. NPD DisplaySearch, in its February 2014 analysis, says 30 million screens will be sold this year. Another expert study (GfK) says that large-panel Ultra-HD sales will continue trending up as broadcasters start to create … [Read more...] about MIPTV: 4K spotlight announced
Sony SmartWatch 2 will receive Euronews alerts
Just days ahead of the Mobile World Congress, Euronews has launched the world’s first news service for Sony SmartWatch 2. Euronews is the first news source to be launched worldwide that supports Sony SmartWatch2. Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews, said: "Innovation is at the heart of the strategy of Euronews, as a global media group offering the right content, to the right place, at the right time. I'm convinced this is the "smart" way to expand both our reach and our awareness worldwide in … [Read more...] about Sony SmartWatch 2 will receive Euronews alerts
AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
Singapore – AXN continues to be the No. 1 choice of international channel among pay-TV audiences 4+ across Southeast Asia into November 2013, excluding movie and children's international channels, announced the network. Based on the combined viewership data of the HD and SD feeds in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, AXN has delivered 3.5 times the ratings of the closest competing channel to lead the English general entertainment genre year to date, according to data from … [Read more...] about AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
BREAKING: Ricky Ow named President, Turner APAC
Hong Kong – International television executive Ricky Ow will join Turner International as President of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific effective in January 2014, announced Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International. Ow will lead Turner International’s portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, based in Hong Kong. As President of Turner APAC, Ow will have executive oversight for all entertainment and kids networks, the digital and media services offered, … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Ricky Ow named President, Turner APAC