Asia – FOX International Channels’ (FIC) The Walking Dead Season 3 premiere received impressive ratings performance across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, defeating other cable competition in its time period with regards to Total Viewers. The debut made FOX Movies Premium (FMP) one of the top Western movie channels in its timeslot among pay-TV viewers in Malaysia and Singapore. It also outperformed FMP’s year-to-date prime time average by about 54% and 194% in Malaysia and … [Read more...] about The Walking Dead third season premieres on high note across Asia
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UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
TVA Plus Exclusive: KidsCo digs deep
London – KidsCo is now available on new Indonesian Pay TV satellite operator Centrin TV. The channel will broadcast classic programmes such as Sabrina: The Animated Series, Rescue Heroes and The Wiggles, along with original productions such as Boo & Me and Jass Time! on the channel's basic digital package. First-run exclusives of Beach Crew and Video Game Heroes breakfast programming block, which includes shows such as Sonic: Underground and Dino Squad, will also be aired. Paul Robinson, … [Read more...] about TVA Plus Exclusive: KidsCo digs deep
More Kids’ content in Indonesia
London – New Indonesian DTH platform, PT. Global Comm Nusantara, will broadcast KidsCo content in both English and Bahasa Indonesian on a basic tier package from February 2012. The news was announced after a deal was signed with the international children’s channel. Paul Robinson, Global CEO at KidsCo, said, “South-East Asia continues to be an important market for KidsCo, and we are thrilled to be extending our reach to children and families across Indonesia.” The channel … [Read more...] about More Kids’ content in Indonesia
Turner acquires Endemol animated series
London – Endemol announced that Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc, has acquired the animated children’s series, The 99, for their Cartoon Network Indian and Southeast-Asian feeds. The animated series is based on the popular superhero comic books and centers around a group of youngsters from across the globe, who come into possession of 99 mystical and ancient Noor Stones (Stones of Light) which endow each of them with a superhuman power. The 99 has been produced in full 3D … [Read more...] about Turner acquires Endemol animated series
Li expands into East Asia
Taipei – LI TV HOLDINGS (Li) is continuing its expansion in Asia, launching in Taiwan on kbro, a cable platform; Chunghwa Telecom MOD, an IPTV platform; as well as the IPTV arm of Hong Kong Broadband Network, bbTV in Hong Kong. According to Li, these landings have increased the channel’s subscriber base to more than 100,000 in Taiwan alone. The channel airs on kbro channel 206 within the basic tier (HD99 pack), and Chunghwa Telecom MOD channel 089 within the basic tier (Digital Basic … [Read more...] about Li expands into East Asia
