Singapore – AXN’s highly anticipated Asia’s Got Talent premiere collectively topped ratings among English Pay TV channels in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. During the show’s two hour debut on 12 March at 8.05pm, AXN delivered more than 10 times the ratings of the next English general entertainment channel across Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines[1]. In Taiwan, Asia’s Got Talent premiered on 13 March at 9pm and was the top programme of … [Read more...] about Asia’s Got Talent premiere tops ratings
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AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
Singapore – AXN continues to be the No. 1 choice of international channel among pay-TV audiences 4+ across Southeast Asia into November 2013, excluding movie and children's international channels, announced the network. Based on the combined viewership data of the HD and SD feeds in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, AXN has delivered 3.5 times the ratings of the closest competing channel to lead the English general entertainment genre year to date, according to data from … [Read more...] about AXN tops international channel ratings across Southeast Asia
“The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
FremantleMedia has announced that The Apprentice Asia won the Best Use of a Global Format in Asia prize at the FORMATS ASIA Awards held during the CASBAA Convention.The series pits aspiring young Asian entrepreneurs against each other in "the world's toughest job interview" for a chance to work for Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes.Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Asia, said: "This is a fantastic tribute to the talented production team behind the show, our … [Read more...] about “The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
The Hero Singapore - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has announced that it has acquired the exclusive, first-run rights for the suspense thriller The Blacklist, starring multiple Emmy-winning actor James Spader, and the adventure reality competition featuring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, The Hero. Both series will premiere in the final quarter of 2013. "The Blacklist is a show that travels. It covers a world of crime that isn't confined … [Read more...] about SPT acquires first-run rights to “The Blacklist” and “The Hero”
AXN’s “The Apprentice Asia” clinches top PMEB ratings
Singapore – AXN announces that The Apprentice Asia has delivered full season ratings that made it the No.1 show in its timeslot across all international channels in Southeast Asia, among the channel’s core audience of professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEBs).AXN’s latest made-in-Asia-for-Asia original production was also the highest rated programme in its timeslot across all English general entertainment channels among the region’s … [Read more...] about AXN’s “The Apprentice Asia” clinches top PMEB ratings
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The original Mark Burnett production that featured Donald Trump saw a winner walk away with a cash prize and a coveted apprenticeship within the Trump empire. The show has since continued for 13 seasons (and counting), birthed over 25 local adaptations, and earned multiple Primetime Emmy nominations. While no cash prize has been announced for The Apprentice Asia, one lucky winner will certainly receive an opportunity to work for one of Tony Fernandes’ businesses. Fernandes, among his many … [Read more...] about The Apprentice Asia