FIC’s tvN HD Joins MEASAT Platform

KUALA LUMPUR: Fox International Channels’ Total Variety Network (tvN) in HD has been added to the MEASAT (Malaysia East Asia Satellite) platform.

The channel features drama, variety shows, K-pop, E-news, reality and lifestyle programming. The service will be subtitled in English, Chinese and Malay, and dubbed in Cantonese, Mandarin and Thai. tvN will be distributed together with the National Geographic Channel HD, Nat Geo Wild HD and Fox Family Movies HD in the FIC network on MEASAT’s HD platform. The platform now boasts 21 HD channels in its lineup.

“We are delighted to extend this strategic partnership with MEASAT,” said Joon Lee, the senior VP of content and communication at FIC. “FIC has Asia’s strongest HD channel portfolio that brings viewers a broad spectrum of entertainment. tvN HD is a smart addition to the portfolio, allowing our viewers to enjoy the Korean wave and engaging TV content that no other networks can offer.”

“FIC’s expanding presence on MEASAT-3 reinforces the important role our video neighbourhood plays in the region,” commented Jarod Lopez, the director of sales for broadcast services at MEASAT. “With the inclusion of tvN HD, MEASAT now delivers 21 channels on its HD video neighborhood across Asia Pacific.”

Lopez added: “The distribution of tvN HD via MEASAT-3 enhances the range of high quality content on our HD platform, making MEASAT the fastest growing HD channel distributor and the preferred choice for broadcasters in the region.”