Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 4 that it will implement a wide-scale upgrade to its FOX Sports Asia network, effective August 15. The change will see the network rebrand its portfolio of channels which currently include FOX Sports, FOX Sports Plus HD, STAR Sports to FOX Sports, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Sports 3, all of which will be available in both SD and HD. This change will take effect in all countries across Asia where FOX Sports network channels are … [Read more...] about FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
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STAR inks 8 year broadcast deal with FIH
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) and STAR India, which runs India’s leading sports network STAR Sports, have announced that they have signed an eight year strategic partnership to improve the production of international hockey broadcast and extend hockey’s reach worldwide. The ground-breaking deal will run from January 2015 to December 2022. STAR Sports will be the host broadcaster for key FIH events both in India and throughout the world and will be responsible for ensuring … [Read more...] about STAR inks 8 year broadcast deal with FIH
FIC Asia secures new sports rights and programming
Asia – Within a year of its acquisition of the sports business, FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business and Asia’s leading pay-TV network, has boosted its sports channels FOX Sports and STAR Sports, resulting in higher viewership and returns. The sports network is integrating with FIC's existing bouquet of entertainment, factual and lifestyle channels with the acquisition of signature sports events such as the Bundesliga … [Read more...] about FIC Asia secures new sports rights and programming
FOX One Stop Media and Shell Advance to launch “Freedom Riders Asia”
Singapore - FOX One Stop Media (FOSM), the integrated sales arm of FOX International Channels (FIC) and global lubricants brand Shell Advance Motorcycle Oil, have launched an adventure travel series Freedom Riders Asia on STAR Sports from May 19. Freedom Riders Asia, a weekly six-part adventure travel series celebrating man and motorcycle on the move sees Charley Boorman, one of the world’s most renowned and recognised bikers, embark on a journey to explore the colourful biking landscapes … [Read more...] about FOX One Stop Media and Shell Advance to launch “Freedom Riders Asia”
ESPN STAR Sports launches STAR Sports 2 in India
ESPN STAR Sports, one of India's leading sports broadcaster, has expanded the sports bouquet with the addition of a new channel, STAR Sports 2. The new channel is being launched especially for the Indian sub-continent. The new channel will be officially launched next week, on March 11. STAR Sports 2, which will be the sixth channel to be launched by ESPN STAR Sports in India after STAR Sports, STAR Cricket, STAR Cricket HD, ESPN and ESPN HD, will showcase live and non-live events across … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports launches STAR Sports 2 in India
ESPN STAR Sports receives rights to multi-year broadcast of Sri Lanka Premier League
ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has reached a multi-year broadcast rights agreement for exclusive coverage of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) in India. The multi-year deal includes a minimum of 24 T20 matches per season. The first edition of the SLPL will see seven provisional teams compete for the coveted trophy as well as a qualifier berth to the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) to be held later this year. The SLPL will feature 42 international players participating from seven countries. STAR … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports receives rights to multi-year broadcast of Sri Lanka Premier League
