Hong Kong – For the first time ever, STAR Chinese Movies (SCM), FOX International Channels’ (FIC), will broadcast the 50th Golden Horse Awards in seven countries across Asia, the Pacific and North America, evidence of the growing popularity and power of Chinese content outside of Asia. The Taiwan-based awards ceremony is widely recognised as one of the premier events in Asia’s film industry and will air live on November 23, 2013 in Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, … [Read more...] about SCM to broadcast 50th Golden Horse Awards LIVE in multiple markets
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SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels Asia (FIC) has announced the launch of STAR Chinese Movies’ (SCM) Southeast Asia feed, which went on air November 1, 2013. The channel provides viewers around the world access to the latest Chinese-language blockbuster movies and other content. In addition to Southeast Asia, SCM’s eight feeds also include SCM Hong Kong in SD and HD, SCM Taiwan in SD and HD, SCM Singapore in SD and HD and SCM International whose footprint … [Read more...] about SCM launches Southeast Asia feed
Star Chinese Movies partners with Emperor Motion Pictures to “Go Local”
Hong Kong – Star Chinese Movies (SCM) has partnered with Emperor Motion Pictures (EMP) to kick off a new initiative called “Go Local!” in support of the Hong Kong film industry. Witnessing the growing demand for local content, this initiative aims to support and nurture Hong Kong directors, actors, actresses, talents in the field of film production and create stories that are relevant to the local audience. To kick start the “Go Local!” initiative, SCM and EMP will … [Read more...] about Star Chinese Movies partners with Emperor Motion Pictures to “Go Local”
FMP, SCM and now TV jointly launch new play service
FOX International Channels has announced that FOX Movies Premium (FMP) and STAR Chinese Movies (SCM), along with now TV, are bringing viewers a better premium movie channel experience through the introduction of a new and exclusive Play service. now TV customers subscribing to FMP (Channel 117) and SCM (Channel 139) will be able to access the FOX Movies Play and SCM Play platform through the now Player website and a “now ID” to catch up with their favorite content on FMP and SCM at … [Read more...] about FMP, SCM and now TV jointly launch new play service
STAR Chinese Movies 2 rebranded as SCM Legend
Singapore – Hot on the heels of the recently re-launched sister channel, STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) in early July, STAR Chinese Movies 2 has also undergone a transformation to become SCM Legend as of October 1. The logo of the new channel aligns with that of its sister channel, taking the shape of a royal crown to signify SCM’s positioning as the emperor of Chinese entertainment content. When the name of the rebranded channel is pronounced in Chinese, it plays on the homonym of … [Read more...] about STAR Chinese Movies 2 rebranded as SCM Legend
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
Cora Yim The similarity to FOX Movies Premium (FMP) is uncanny. Take a linear channel, blend blockbusters with live concerts, documentaries, and original productions; toss in a non-linear companion (player); add a HD channel; craft a new name (the preferred abbreviation SCM) and recreate an on-air look, and you have a delectable TV “dish” fit for an “emperor” – welcome to the new-and-improved SCM ala FMP. Yim explains that the channel was due for an upgrade and … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
