BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced that BBC Knowledge has topped viewership charts in June to emerge as the top factual channel in Singapore, beating all 11 channels in the factual entertainment category, which according to Kantar, includes Discovery Channel, History Channel, Nat Geo, Crime & Investigation, Animal Planet and truTV. BBC Knowledge soared to the top of the factual channel charts during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend. Momentum carried through the month with … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops factual channel chart
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Premiere of hit series Black Gold on truTV in Asia
Hong Kong - truTV Asia revs up the drills this month with the premiere of the action-packed, hit series, Black Gold. truTV viewers in Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines will have front row seats to the dramatic, high-stakes world of drilling for crude that fuels America, where mistakes on the rigs might cost jobs or even lives. “The quest for oil and its dramatic consequences have captured the world’s attention in recent months. For those who want the real story, Black Gold is an … [Read more...] about Premiere of hit series Black Gold on truTV in Asia
Turner expands Vietnam presence, takes truTV to the Philippines
Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. announced a channel distribution agreement with VTC Multimedia Corporation to distribute six of its channels on VTC’s newly launched Direct to Home (DTH) platform. VTC will distribute Turner’s flagship channels, CNN International and Cartoon Network, as well as HLN, Boomerang, TCM Turner Classic Movies and, newcomer to Asia, truTV. Distribution to VTC’s potential subscribers will begin on 1 July 2010. VTC will launch its … [Read more...] about Turner expands Vietnam presence, takes truTV to the Philippines
Launch of truTV in the Philippines and Vietnam
Hong Kong - truTV, Turner’s latest channel featuring television at its most personal and uncensored, is set to captivate even more viewers across Asia from 1 July 2010, as it rolls out in the Philippines and Vietnam. The expansion of truTV in South East Asia closely follows its Asian debut on Singapore’s StarHub in April. In the Philippines, Turner Entertainment has appointed Asian Cable Communications Inc (ACCION) as the truTV distributor to support nation-wide coverage of the … [Read more...] about Launch of truTV in the Philippines and Vietnam
truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Why the decision to launch truTV in Asia? truTV is a rapidly growing network in the US for Turner Broadcasting and we felt this content could internationally cross borders appeal to Asian audiences here. There isn’t anything like the truTV proposition in this part of the world and given its compelling line up of real-life shows, we feel it will fascinate audiences in various markets across Asia as it has done in the US and Latin America. How has the channel been tailored for Asia (how … [Read more...] about truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Turner announces truTV launch
Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (TBSAP) announced plans to launch a new entertainment channel, truTV across Asia. Scheduled for launch in early 2010, truTV will feature original programming that is unscripted. The announcement follows hot on the heels of Turner’s recent entertainment and lifestyle channel acquisitions, MONDO 21 and Tabi Channel in Japan. … [Read more...] about Turner announces truTV launch
