ATF Spotlight: RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network

SINGAPORE: Earlier this year, RTL Group and CBS Studios International teamed up to launch RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network for Southeast Asia.

“We have received a fantastic response from all key operators in the market,” says Jonas Engwall, the CEO of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “After announcing the RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network joint venture in late August, we launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD in four important markets in just six weeks: Malaysia and Thailand in September and Singapore and the Philippines in October. To me, this truly shows that we are bringing a unique offering to the market and we are very grateful for the interest from all operators.” Among the programs it boasts are The X Factor USA, Elementary and Beauty & the Beast as well as the daily show Entertainment Tonight.