ATF Spotlight: Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia

SINGAPORE: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia, is promoting the English general-entertainment channels AXN and Sony Channel, as well as Asian networks Animax, ONE and newcomer GEM, which is a joint venture with Japan’s Nippon TV.

“GEM meets the growing demand for premium Japanese and North Asian content in Southeast Asia, and in the coming months we’ll be expanding its footprint in the region,” says Hui Keng Ang, the senior VP and general manager of SPT Networks, Asia. “GEM is the premier destination for the latest in Japanese drama, variety and comedy shows.”

The company is also focusing on content curation for the networks, with same-day telecast and localized original productions set to headline in 2016. “We’ll sustain AXN’s momentum gained from The Amazing Race Asia, The Apprentice Asia and Asia’s Got Talent, which set new pay-TV ratings records in 2015,” adds Ang.