HITS NOW to Launch in the Philippines

Filipino pay-TV operator Cignal has partnered with Rewind Networks to launch HITS NOW as part of its postpaid and prepaid packs.

Rewind Networks’ HITS NOW features branded reality and talent shows such as Survivor, American Idol, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, The Traitors, America’s Got Talent, Shark Tank and Hell’s Kitchen; drama series such as Fire Country, Sullivan’s Crossing and So Help Me, Todd; and game shows like Password, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Family Feud. The lineup also features the comedies Lopez vs Lopez and Ghosts, the news show Entertainment Tonight and the true-crime titles Fear Thy Neighbor and Murder for Hire.

HITS NOW will be available via Cignal on Channel 122 beginning October 1.

“We are so pleased to bring HITS NOW to our viewers on Cignal,” said Jane Basas, president and CEO of Cignal TV and MediaQuest. “HITS NOW offers a chance for our viewers to watch powerful, entertaining and innovative shows that are creating waves in the U.S. and around the world.”

She continued, “At Cignal, we pride ourselves on delivering premium channels and content that generate buzz, increase audience engagement and ultimately provide the best experience for our viewers.”

Avi Himatsinghani, CEO of Rewind Networks, said, “We are delighted to introduce our really exciting, people-pleaser channel HITS NOW to viewers on Cignal. At Rewind Networks, we are laser-focused on identifying significant consumer need gaps and curating the best-in-class entertainment from some of the world’s best storytellers, studios and franchises that viewers love. From Emmy Award-winning talent and reality shows to newly created game shows, HITS NOW will cater to today’s savvy audiences in the Philippines, and we sincerely believe it will become their favorite playlist and default entertainment channel.”