Taiwan – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of Comedy Central Asia on Chunghwa Telecom, enabling about 800,000 Chunghwa Luxury Pack subscribers to access Comedy Central Asia. The agreement was made through distributor agent, Portico Media Co. Ltd. “Expanding the reach of Comedy Central with Chunghwa Telecom and Portico Media Co. Ltd, enables us to meet the growing demand for our channels in Taiwan and bring … [Read more...] about VIMN launches Comedy Central Asia in Taiwan
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Foxtel signs new HBO Deal
Foxtel has signed an output agreement which will provide its customers with exclusive first run HBO content as well as access to the HBO library. The deal gives Foxtel exclusive rights to new HBO series, miniseries, comedy specials and documentaries. HBO original programming includes titles such as the multi-award-winning Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones, as well as Girls, True Blood, Treme, Veep and Eastbound & Down. “HBO content will premiere on Foxtel’s premium drama … [Read more...] about Foxtel signs new HBO Deal
StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
Singapore – In the quarter, net profit after tax increased 3 percent to S$82 million on the back of S$531 million revenue. Profit before taxation was 1 percent higher at S$101 million year-on-year (YoY). Free cash flow at S$115 million was 277 percent higher compared to last year’s S$31 million. Capital expenditure was 14 percent lower at S$51million compared to the same period last year. YoY, Fixed Network revenue registered the highest growth for the quarter at 9 percent. This was … [Read more...] about StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
