Cupcake Wars premieres on March 12 on SET Singapore / Bangkok – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has inked a deal with Thailand’s Me Television Co., Ltd. for the carriage of Animax and Sony Entertainment Television (SET) on its IPTV pay-TV platform, MeTV. Starting from today, Animax and SET are placed in the newly launched “Choice L” MeTV basic tier, reaching a wide base of subscribers, on channels 415 and 335 respectively. MeTV is a joint venture between ITV … [Read more...] about Animax and Sony Entertainment Television gain carriage on Thailand’s MeTV
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AXN and beTV expands reach in the Philippines via Destiny Cable
Singapore / Manila – SPT Asia has signed an agreement with Sky Cable Corporation to expand carriage of AXN and beTV to the Destiny Cable pay-TV platform in the Philippines. Both channels are located on Destiny Cable’s basic tier of channels, which are available to its widest base of subscribers. Destiny Cable customers can now enjoy AXN and beTV on channels 61 and 62 respectively. “The Philippines is a key market where we continue to invest and hope to entertain even greater … [Read more...] about AXN and beTV expands reach in the Philippines via Destiny Cable
SPT Networks, Asia embarks on The Apprentice Asia
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has set its sight on its next original production – The Apprentice Asia, which will premiere on AXN across 21 territories in Asia in the first half of 2013. Presented by Expedia, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and AirAsia, the Asian adaptation of the mega hit reality series will be hosted by aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes; with the production helmed by FremantleMedia Asia. The elimination competition format will pit Asia-based business … [Read more...] about SPT Networks, Asia embarks on The Apprentice Asia
SPT’s ONE turns two
Singapore– Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced that its Korean general entertainment (GE) channel, ONE, which just turned two, continues to achieve strong ratings across the region. Among pay-TV 4+ audiences, from January 1 to October 10 2012, ONE has garnered 43% of the viewing share between all 19 HD channels in Malaysia. The channel also drew an average viewing duration of 125 minutes per viewer each day, among pay-TV networks on Astro, according to AGB Nielson … [Read more...] about SPT’s ONE turns two
beTV acquires season 3 of BBC’s Sherlock
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television’s networks, Asia, has acquired the latest season of the BBC drama, Sherlock, for beTV. The acquisition comes on the heels of the series’ season 2 finale which garnered strong viewership. According to Kantar Media, the finale, which had its run on August 6 on beTV, rated number one among English General Entertainment channels in Singapore in its time slot. Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will reprise their roles as Sherlock … [Read more...] about beTV acquires season 3 of BBC’s Sherlock
SPT appoints James Dumlao to head operations in the Philippines
Singapore / Manila – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia has named James Dumlao as head of its operations in the Philippines. As Director, Business Operations, Networks, Asia, Sony Pictures Television, Dumlao will be based in the company’s Manila office to lead its local team across all strategic operations and brand-building aspects of the business. In his new role, Dumlao will tap into his diverse management expertise and 13 years of experience in the Filipino pay-TV industry … [Read more...] about SPT appoints James Dumlao to head operations in the Philippines
