New RTL CBS Channel Lands in Singapore

SINGAPORE: SingTel's mio TV will be the first platform to launch the new network from RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, with RTL CBS Extreme HD rolling out to the company's customers this month.

There are already several carriage deals across Asia for RTL CBS Entertainment HD, which launched in the region in September 2013 and is now available in more than 20 markets. The new network, RTL CBS Extreme HD, is billed as a "general-entertainment channel for the boys," delivering action series, extreme sports, illusionists and action reality programs. The lineup includes Dynamo: Magician Impossible, Red Bull Art of Motion, Criss Angel BeLIEve, Troy and earlier seasons of CBS series like NCIS: Los Angeles and Hawaii Five-0.

“RTL CBS Extreme HD is a great addition to our suite of entertainment channels," said Goh Seow Eng, the managing director of TV at SingTel. "The channel’s action-packed programs will certainly appeal to the adrenaline enthusiast among our customers."

“We are delighted to once again bring a strong channel into Singapore together with SingTel mio TV,” added Jonas Engwall, the CEO of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “RTL CBS Extreme’s unique channel positioning and compelling mix of action series, extreme sports, action reality programs and masters of illusion is a very strong programming proposition for our target audience. We have a great partnership with SingTel mio TV and we look forward to continue to serve the SingTel mio TV viewers with our fantastic channels and content.”