FIC Asia Scores Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

HONG KONG: FOX International Channels in Asia has taken the exclusive first-window pay-TV rights in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia for a number of series from Disney Media Distribution, including Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.

The pact expands on an output deal between FIC and Disney for the exclusive first window pay-TV rights for Marvel’s live action features on FOX Movies Premium.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will air on FOX in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines and on STAR Movies in Taiwan. Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is set for the female-skewing STAR World in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, beginning in January. Killer Women and Trophy Wife will also air on STAR World in those markets.

Joon Lee, executive VP of content and communications for the Asia Pacific and the Middle East at FIC, noted: “The acquisition of these great shows builds on our strength as the leading pay-TV network in the region. Through our close partnership with DMD, we are able to present our viewers with more of what they love, such as the hugely successful Marvel live action series and movies, along with a wide variety of other top-rated television programs.”

Amit Malhotra, VP of program distribution for the Asia Pacific at Disney Media Distribution, added: "We are pleased to continue our long relationship with FIC which allows us to bring the best of US TV to consumers here in Asia with programs from Disney, ABC and Marvel. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is the first live-action series from Marvel and we are extremely excited to bring it to consumers via FIC's platforms in the region.”