Celestial Movies Gains Further Carriage in Indonesia

HONG KONG: Celestial Pictures has secured two new carriage deals for its Celestial Movies channel in Indonesia, also scoring a slot in the territory for its Celestial Classic Movies service.

Celestial Movies joins PT Central Tivi’s Centrin TV platform, as well as PT Mega Media Indonesia’s Parabola Orange TV service. Celestial Classic Movies is also headed to the Parabola Orange TV service. Through these new agreements, Celestial Movies becomes the only Asian movie channel to be carried by six of the seven pay-TV operators in Indonesia. For Celestial Classic Movies, the carriage on Parabola Orange TV marks the third platform in Indonesia to support its carriage.

Ofanny Choi, the senior VP of TV channels at Celestial Pictures, said, “We are proud to be part of Centrin TV’s and Parabola Orange TV’s initial channel lineups. Our wide coverage in Indonesia is a testament to the quality of our channels and the recognition of our brand. Between Celestial Movies and Celestial Classic Movies, we offer a complete and exclusive package of Chinese and Asian movie entertainment in Indonesia; from the latest blockbusters to perennial favorites and iconic classics.”