TBC to Carry Bouquet of AAAN Factual Channels
Singapore, 12 May 2009 – AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN), a joint venture of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited, has signed a carriage agreement with Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) to distribute AAAN’s bouquet of factual channels consisting of HISTORY HD™, HISTORY™, The Biography Channel™, and Crime & Investigation Network™.
The channels will launch in June 2009, and will be fully subtitled in Chinese.
Entering the Taiwan market for the first time, Louis Boswell, General Manager of AAAN, said, “Taiwan is a strategically important market for us. We believe there is real momentum now in the migration from analogue to digital services, and we are very happy to announce our launch on TBC. We are very excited that TV viewers in Taiwan will now have the opportunity to watch our four high quality channels, which showcase the very best in factual entertainment.”
“TBC’s digital relaunch in March this year underscores our commitment to deliver a world-class digital TV experience to our customers. Hence we chose to adopt the latest MPEG 4 technology for our platform, as well as to only deploy HD set top boxes to all our digital customers. Of course, no platform is complete without quality content. TBC is pleased to partner with AAAN to be the first to air their suite of 4 world-renowned channels including History HD, which have never been seen in Taiwan before. We believe this will greatly enrich TBC’s digital TV proposition for our customers,” said Loke Kheng Tham, President of Taiwan Broadband Communications.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Rosanne Lo
AETN All Asia Networks
Tel: +65 6837 8930
Email: rosanne.lo@aetnallasia.com
Kerri Tarmey
A & E Television Networks
Tel: +1 212 551 1504
Email: kerri.tarmey@aetn.com
Kevin Lin
Taiwan Broadband Communications
Tel: +886 2 7701 0804
Email: kevin.lin@tbc.net.tw
Laura Lo
Taiwan Broadband Communications
Tel: +886 2 7701 0804
Email: laura.lo@tbc.net.tw
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About AETN All Asia Networks
AETN All Asia Networks Pte. Ltd. (AAAN) is a joint venture between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited – a subsidiary of ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS plc (ASTRO). AAAN builds and operates branded channels and services across South East Asia, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Headquartered in Singapore, AAAN also has operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. AAAN currently distributes HISTORY, HISTORY HD, Crime & Investigation Network and The Biography Channel in Asia region.
About Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC)
Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) is one of the leading multi-system cable operators in Taiwan. Established in 1999, TBC’s franchise areas include Taoyuan, HsinChu, Miaoli and Taichung. The company’s vision is to provide seamless access to the most compelling and competitive suite of media and communication products in Taiwan. Today, TBC serves over 700,000 cable TV households with more than 150 channels of exciting local and international content on its analogue and digital TV platforms. TBC also provides a full range of quality broadband access packages with speeds ranging from 2M to 30M, as well as a VOIP service. For more information, please visit http://www.tbcom.com.tw
About HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™
HISTORY™ and HISTORY HD™ are leading destinations for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network’s program offerings are hit series such as Dogfights, Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Monster Quest, as well as acclaimed specials including Life After People, China’s First Emperor, Einstein and Lost Book of Nostradamus. For more information, please visit http://www.historyasia.com
About The Biography Channel™
The Biography Channel (BIO) features real stories about real people and their real lives up close and personal, always unfiltered. BIO is the home to the Emmy-Award wining Biography series profiling personalities from Hollywood stars to historical figures, world leaders, business tycoons, artists, monarchs, musicians, and athletes. BIO also offers real-life series, a compelling genre which takes viewers into the chaotic and offbeat lives of some truly unique and compelling characters and offers an exclusive window into the lives of ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Real people, real lives, real life stories, only on The Biography Channel. For more information, please visit http://www.biochannelasia.com
About Crime & Investigation Network™
Real crime, real people, real drama. Crime & Investigation Network (CI) is the ultimate destination for viewers looking to unearth the real story behind headlines. It is a place where true crime pulls us into a fascinating world. Here, the smallest detail can be an explosive clue and the world’s best detectives match wits with master criminals. Viewers join in, track the investigation, solve the puzzle, and gain insights into the criminal mind. In the end, as the last piece falls into place, we know that justice is served. For more information, please visit http://www.citvasia.com