CASBAA Spotlight: Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia is home to five channels in the region: AXN, Sony Channel, ONE, GEM and Animax.

“AXN, SPT Networks’ flagship channel, celebrates 20 years of entertaining Asia this year with its potent mix of acquired Hollywood series and hit original productions that are ‘made in Asia, for Asia,’” says Virginia Lim, the senior VP and head of content, production and marketing for SPT Networks, Asia.

AXN is welcoming the return of the record-breaking series Asia’s Got Talent. “ONE, the top-rated Korean entertainment channel, is taking the Hallyu wave to new heights via groundbreaking, same-time-as-Korea drama series,” Lim says. “GEM, SPT Networks’ joint venture with leading Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV, continues to be the gem of Northeast Asian entertainment.”

Lim adds: “You’ll see more original productions from SPT Networks as we build an exciting pipeline of original series that resonate on both a local and pan-regional level for our Asian audiences.”