Cignal, a pioneering DTH satellite operator and the number 1 pay-TV company in the Philippines, is making internet connectivity available to households and businesses that cannot be reached by existing internet services. Cignal CONNECT is a new Satellite Broadband service that aims to provide internet access to all provinces in the country not reached by broadband services in the market. According to Cignal and TV5 President & CEO Robert P. Galang, “We at Cignal place utmost importance … [Read more...] about Cignal launches CONNECT service
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Dandelooo’s ‘Treehouse Stories’ hits the roof with sales
French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has secured several sales for its International Emmy Award-winning series The Treehouse Stories (“La Cabane à Histoires”) commissioned by Canal+ for broadcast on Piwi+, Canal+ and My Canal. By adapting the best children’s books, in a faithful and loyal way and using traditional animation based on the original designs, this enthralling series entices and invites children to read. Co-produced by Caribara Production (Fabien Baboz … [Read more...] about Dandelooo’s ‘Treehouse Stories’ hits the roof with sales
Malaysian adaptation of ABS-CBN drama is most-watched show on Astro Prima Channel in 2020
Angkara Cinta, the Malaysian adaptation of ABS-CBN’s drama Tayong Dalawa ended its run as the most-watched show in 2020 on the Astro Prima Channel. The series about two brothers who share the same name and the same love aired from November 2, 2020, to April 9, 2021, on Astro Prima HD and Astro Prima channel daily. The show was streamed on the Astro Go app and made available on-demand. “Angkara Cinta’s successful run in Malaysia affirms ABS-CBN’s expertise in creating stories that … [Read more...] about Malaysian adaptation of ABS-CBN drama is most-watched show on Astro Prima Channel in 2020
Distribution360 moves into scripted; Launches new family and kids’ content
Distribution360 is delighted to announce the addition of a number of new titles to its growing family and kids’ catalogue, with the business’ first-ever scripted series spearheading the latest slate. In addition, D360 has extended its successful partnerships with Skyship Entertainment and GAPC Entertainment by acquiring six new kids’ series from the two Canadian producers. The Parker Andersons / Amelia Parker (20 x 30) is an innovative, family-viewing scripted concept that follows the warm … [Read more...] about Distribution360 moves into scripted; Launches new family and kids’ content
Cignal TV and TV5 collaboration with top producers benefit viewers
Changes are sweeping the broadcast industry as more collaborations and inter-company productions are remaking the entertainment landscape in the country. One notable example is the partnership forged between Cignal TV, TV5 and some of the biggest production companies and talent management agencies in the Philippines. Since last year, Cignal TV has joined forces with a remarkable group of entertainment bigwigs that included VIVA Entertainment, IdeaFirst Company, Cornerstone Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Cignal TV and TV5 collaboration with top producers benefit viewers
Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Broadcast institution TV5 is ramping up its lifestyle and entertainment offerings as it contends to be one of the top broadcasters in the Philippines. Helmed by Cignal and TV5 President Robert P. Galang, TV5 forged a partnership with Cignal, the country’s top pay-TV provider in August 2020 in a block timer deal that would bring quality entertainment to more Filipino homes. Television Asia Plus (TVA): TV5 has had a long … [Read more...] about Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
