Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the availability of HBO, HBO HD and CINEMAX in Myanmar to subscribers of Forever Group and Sky Net, while RED HD, HBO Asia's 24-hour Asian movie channel, will be available to Sky Net subscribers from October 1, 2013. With the addition of Myanmar, HBO Asia’s flagship channel is now available in 23 territories across the Asia Pacific region. HBO Asia’s distribution network has also grown with the addition of a new affiliate … [Read more...] about HBO Asia launches in Myanmar
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TrueVisions gets exclusive carriage of RTL CBS Entertainment HD
Bangkok – TrueVisions Group and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network have announced an exclusive carriage deal that brings the newly-launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to Thailand. The new channel is now available as part of TrueVisions’ New Platinum HD, New Gold HD and New Super Family packages. RTL CBS Entertainment HD will also be available on TrueVisions Anywhere to subscribers on-the-go. Ong-ard Prapakamol, Chief Commercial Officer, TrueVisions Group Company Limited … [Read more...] about TrueVisions gets exclusive carriage of RTL CBS Entertainment HD
TrueVisions to launch localised Disney channels
Bangkok, Thailand - TrueVisions and The Walt Disney Company, Southeast Asia have announced the launch of a new channel for Thailand, Disney XD (DXD) as well as the expanded nationwide launch of Disney Channel and Disney Junior. All three channels will be localised and specially created for the Thai market. Subscribers to any TrueVisions pay package will be able to watch Disney content from September 15, 2013 with no extra fee - the first time TrueVisions is offering an … [Read more...] about TrueVisions to launch localised Disney channels
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
Q: Could you share with us about LiTV’s latest PAX (Pan Asia-Pacific Cross Media Survey) results?JF: We’ve got the latest results, Q3 2012. In comparison with the previous quarter - in the lifestyle space, we are one of the top growing channels. Singapore and Malaysia are our top markets in terms of growth. At the end of the day, our brand positioning is that we go for quality viewers. The results solidify what we have set out to do. Now with technology in the forefront, … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
VIMN Asia brings back MTV Thailand
Thailand - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with AppleTool Co. Ltd, a local general entertainment content provider and a subsidiary of VR1 Media Group, to bring MTV Thailand back for viewers. AppleTool is a content provider, who produces local general entertainment channel and has a local block time on Channel 9 through its subsidiary O Noi Ogg. According to VIMN, MTV Thailand was previously licensed to Very Group and the … [Read more...] about VIMN Asia brings back MTV Thailand
TrueVisions seeks to sub-lease EPL broadcast rights from Cable Thai Holdings
Thai pay-TV operator TrueVisions has expressed interest in sub-leasing broadcast rights for the English Premier League (EPL) from current rights holder, Cable Thai Holdings (CTH). According to The Bangkok Post, many industry observers believe the move came about as a preventive measure against any subscriber loss. TrueVisions’ Chief Commercial Officer, Ongard Prapakamol, says the completion of the deal will depend on the price, the number and quality of matches, as well as the broadcast … [Read more...] about TrueVisions seeks to sub-lease EPL broadcast rights from Cable Thai Holdings