RTL CBS Entertainment Expands Asian Footprint

MANILA: RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network has announced another carriage deal, clinching a slot on SKYcable in the Philippines, following the signing of agreements in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

The new joint-venture network from RTL Group and CBS Studios International is available à-la-carte and as part of SKYcable’s Silver, Gold, Dual Def499, Dual Def999 and TitaniumHD40 packages.

"The addition of RTL CBS Entertainment HD to SKYcable's widest and still growing channel line-up goes hand in hand with our mission to provide every Filipino family with quality entertainment," said Ray Montinola, COO of SKY Cable Corporation. "We are excited and honored to be the first cable TV provider in the country to offer this world-class channel."

“RTL CBS Entertainment HD has received an extremely enthusiastic reception from all operators across the region and initial audience feedback has been very encouraging,” said Jonas Engwall, CEO of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “We are delighted to bring the channel to Filipino viewers through our partner SKYcable. The Philippines is a significant market where viewers of all ages value high quality content.”

The channel's lineup includes titles from FremantleMedia and CBS Studios International, among them The X Factor USA, Elementary and the upcoming Under the Dome.