now TV launches entertainment and variety shows channel
now Entertainment Channel
HONG KONG, September 11, 2011 – now TV is launching now Entertainment Channel (Ch.102), a new self-produced interactive channel with a unique concept and attractive combination of entertainment programming.
From September 12, customers can watch entertainment news, reality TV shows, feature stories, interviews, and exciting variety shows on now Entertainment Channel. In addition, customers will be able to participate from home in selected interactive programs, for example by using the now TV remote control to vote for the best entertainment anchor in the Channel Entertainment Officer Contest.
As with many other popular programs, the channel will also be available to PCCW customers through other platforms of our unique quadruple-play service, including PCCW mobile, now.com, and eye multimedia device.
Ms. Janice Lee, PCCW’s Managing Director of TV & New Media, said, “now TV is committed to bringing the best program lineup to viewers in Hong Kong. now Entertainment Channel not only carries the hottest entertainment news in town, our unique interactive capability allows viewers to directly participate in the programs. Since the debut of now Business News Channel in 2006, we have launched more than 20 self-produced channels, covering news, sports, music and general entertainment. We are excited that this new self-produced entertainment channel will continue to strengthen the overall now TV content lineup, offering more quality choices to our viewers.”
Mr. Ho Lai-chuen, TV & New Media’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Production, said, “We have made great effort to produce high quality entertainment programs tailored for Hong Kong. now Entertainment Channel has also combined creativity and technology to give viewers a new TV experience.”
Customers can subscribe to the now Entertainment Combo, which includes both now Entertainment Channel and now 101, for HK$42* per month. Subscribe before September 30 to enjoy three months of free subscription*. Existing now 101 customers can get the now Entertainment Channel at HK$10* per month. For offer details, please call PCCW hotline on 2888 0008.
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*Terms and conditions apply.
About PCCW Limited
PCCW Limited (SEHK:0008) is the holding company of HKT Group Holdings Limited (HKT), Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider and a world-class player in Information and Communications Technologies. PCCW also holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the wholly-owned UK Broadband Limited.
As the provider of Hong Kong’s first quadruple-play experience, PCCW/HKT offers a range of innovative media content and services across four platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile. In addition, the Group meets the sophisticated needs of the local and international business community, while supporting network operators with cutting-edge technical services and handling large-scale IT outsourcing projects for public and private sector organizations. To learn more about PCCW and HKT, please visit www.pccw.com.
About now TV
now TV is one of the world’s largest commercial deployments of IPTV and Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV provider. It is delivered by PCCW Media Limited, an operating division of HKT Group Holdings Limited (HKT). HKT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited and holds the PCCW Group’s telecoms services, media and IT solutions businesses. PCCW/HKT is Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider and a world-class player in Information and Communications Technologies.
now TV serves Hong Kong with more than 190 channels of local, Asian and international programming, including premium content such as Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, English FA Cup, NBA, French Open, US Open, ATP World Tour, BWF Super Series, World Snooker Tour, F1 and PGA Tour. In addition, now TV is both a leading producer of news, sports and infotainment programming and a provider of a wide range of interactive services. now TV can be enjoyed on PCCW eye2, a portable media center with an embedded now TV decoder, and select now TV content and interactive applications can also be accessed via the Group’s 3G mobile network and broadband service. To learn more about now TV, please visit www.now.com.
For further information, please contact:
Ivan Ho
PCCW
Tel: +852 2883 8747
Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com