World Screen

SINGAPORE: The Sky Cable Corporation is giving expanded carriage to AXN and beTV on the Destiny Cable pay-TV platform in the Philippines. Both channels, part of Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks Asia’s bouquet, are located on Destiny Cable’s basic tier. This makes them available to its widest base of subscribers. “The Philippines …

SINGAPORE: A key focus for FOX International Channels in Asia has been on building up its premium offerings.   The company recently launched its FOX Movies Play and STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) Play ser­vices as complements to FOX Movies Premium (FMP) and SCM in several markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore and …

PREMIUM: Ahead of receiving the International Emmy Directorate Award at tonight’s International Emmy Awards Gala, Kim In-Kyu, the president and CEO of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), talked to World Screen Newsflash about the broadcaster’s initiatives to drive technological development. TV ASIA PACIFIC: How has Korea’s advertising market performed over …

SINGAPORE: The Korean entertainment channel tvN, a joint venture between FOX International Channels and CJ E&M, is being rebranded as channel M starting on November 23. Launched in 2009, the service is dedicated to Korean entertainment. It is currently available on SingTel mio TV and StarHub TV. Following its rebrand, the …

LONDON: The TRACE Sports channel has scored carriage with the Indian satellite operator Airtel, which has a reach of more than 7 million subscribers. The channel is focused on sports celebrities. It is now available to more than 3 million Airtel subscribers in the south of India through the South …

In its 13th edition this December, the Asia Television Forum (ATF) is undergoing a number of changes as it evolves into a “comprehensive entertainment content marketplace for all platforms,” according to Hui Leng Yeow, project director at ATF organizer Reed Exhibitions. For the first time, ATF is taking place alongside …

SYDNEY: The Australian VOD portal Quickflix has lost two of its top board members, as Justin Milne and Susan Hunter have resigned, alongside Chris Taylor, the company’s CEO. Milne is leaving his role as the non-executive director and deputy chairman. Hunger is exiting her role as the non-executive director. Hunter …

SINGAPORE: As the distribution arm of Australia’s multicultural broadcaster, SBS International represents a “rich and varied catalogue,” says sales manager Carolyn Johnston. “SBS Television always looks to express a multiplicity of viewpoints that draws on the best of all cultures from around the world and SBS International’s catalogue is a …

MANILA: CASBAA brought its TV Upfronts to Manila last week for The Philippines Screenings, which included presentations from BBC Worldwide, NBCUniversal and more. Produced in association with Campaign Asia-Pacific and in-market partner SkyCable, The Philippines Screenings showcased a range of ad-sales presentations for agencies, clients and media. Among those presenting their …

SINGAPORE: A refreshing romance brews between the most unlikely of couples at a coffee shop in Coffee Prince, a lead title from GMA Worldwide. The company is also presenting Yesterday’s Bride, about a woman who is in an accident on her wedding day and loses her memory. She falls in …