Celestial Tiger Entertainment and Endemol Shine Group to Produce The Ultimate BROcation, a Reality Series Backed by Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong (August 29, 2016) – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced today that it has greenlit its second original production, a structured reality series entitled The Ultimate BROcation. The series will be produced by Endemol Shine Group, the global production powerhouse behind Big Brother and MasterChef. On board as the anchor sponsor is Hong Kong Tourism Board.  The show will premiere exclusively on CTE’s top-rated action entertainment channel, KIX.

The Ultimate BROcation is a structured reality series set in one of the most vibrant and trendy cities in the world, Hong Kong. The five-episode series will follow the adventures of four celebrities from four different Southeast Asian countries as they revel in a five-day, all-expenses paid vacation, tailor-made for “bros”. This will be the vacation of every guy’s fantasy, filled with parties, exhilarating adventures, fantastic food, beautiful ladies, and some solid male-bonding. The only catch is that the “bros” have to let it all be filmed.

Casting is currently underway in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, for well-known male celebrities who have very distinct personalities, and an appetite for adventure.  Production for the upcoming, one-of-a-kind reality show will take place in Hong Kong in October.

“We are excited to partner with Hong Kong Tourism Board to bring this fun and unique show to life. If you have ever wondered what it is like to walk in the shoes of a male star, The Ultimate BROcation will be your guide. We will follow our fearsome foursome as they go about their adventures in Hong Kong, showcasing the city as the ultimate guy’s playground.  But this show will go beyond a travelogue, and be rooted in our celebrities; their personalities and humor and the bonds they build during this epic vacation,” said Andy Chang, Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Original Productions, Celestial Tiger Entertainment.

“We are thrilled to be working with Endemol Shine Group, one of the world’s leading production companies, on this exciting and highly-entertaining series,” said Betty Tsui, Vice President, Programming – KIX and Thrill, Celestial Tiger Entertainment. “Showcasing all of the exciting possibilities Hong Kong has to offer, The Ultimate BROcation will be an ideal show for the action-loving and adventure-seeking KIX audience.”

“The Ultimate BROcation is an aspirational new reality format and we are thrilled to partner with Celestial Tiger Entertainment and Hong Kong Tourism Board to make a brilliant show for audiences across Asia,” and said Fotini Paraskakis, Managing Director of Asian Operations at Endemol Shine Group. “With four celebrities from four countries, set against the magnificent backdrop of one of the world’s greatest cities we truly believe this has all the right ingredients to be a hit.”

“We are glad to be part of the Celestial Tiger Entertainment and Endemol Shine Group team to produce The Ultimate BROcation.  Hong Kong is Southeast Asians’ destination of choice for its great dining options, shopping experiences, parties and thrilling adventures. And with four celebrities from four different countries with very distinct cultures gathering in Hong Kong, we believe that this series would be able to bring new insights and inspire the audience to create their very own experiences when they visit Hong Kong,” said Simon Wong, Regional Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Southeast Asia.

With a slate of first and exclusive action-packed programs, KIX has become one of the most watched channels across Asia. For the first half of 2016, KIX HD was the #1 English general entertainment channel in Malaysia*, and one of the top 3 regional English general entertainment channels in the Philippines**.

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*Source: Kantar Media, DTAM Malaysia. Jan-Jun 2016; all time; live and consolidated viewing data (as of 19 July, 2016); ranked by average audience on an individual channel basis.  Astro 4+; across English GE channels (incl. AXN, AXN HD, Diva, Diva HD, E!, Fox HD, FX HD, Hits HD, ITV Choice, KIX HD, Lifetime, MTV, Star World, Star World HD)

**Source: Kantar Media, Philippines National

C&S 2+; Jan-Jun2016; ranked by average audience; across regional English GE channels (incl. AXN, Diva Universal, E!, Fox, Fox Crime, HITS, KIX, Lifetime, RTL-CBS, Sony Channel, Star World, SYFY, Tru TV, Universal Channel, Warner TV)

Media Contact:

Pauline Poon

Celestial Tiger Entertainment

Public Relations Manager

T: 852 2239 6131

E: pauline.poon@celestialtiger.com

Crystal Tham

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Public Relations Executive

T: 65 6432 0120

E: crystal.tham@hktb.com

About Celestial Tiger Entertainment

CELESTIAL TIGER ENTERTAINMENT (CTE) is a leading independent media company dedicated to entertaining audiences in Asia and beyond. The company creates and distributes branded pay television channels and services targeted at Asian consumers.
CTE operates a powerful bouquet of distinct pay television services including: CELESTIAL MOVIES, the premier 24-hour first-run Chinese movie channel in Asia and beyond; CELESTIAL CLASSIC MOVIES, the world’s most-widely distributed Chinese movie channel with an unparalleled array of Chinese movie masterpieces; CELESTIAL MOVIES PINOY, the Chinese movie channel that is programmed, dubbed and promoted specifically to Filipino viewers; cHK, the Chinese entertainment channel offering the latest Hong Kong and other Asian blockbuster movies, alongside highly-anticipated Chinese dramas and series; KIX, the ultimate destination for action entertainment; KIX 360, the dedicated Over-The-Top (OTT) linear feed for KIX; MIAO MI, the Mandarin “Edutainment” channel created for preschool kids across Asia; THRILL, Asia’s only regional horror, thriller and suspense movie channel; and THRILL 360, the dedicated Over-The-Top (OTT) linear feed for THRILL.  All of CTE’s channel brands are available as linear, on-demand and over-the-top services.  CTE also produces original production for its bouquet of channels.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CTE’s majority shareholders are Saban Capital Group, a leading private investment firm specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries; Celestial Pictures, a diversified Asian entertainment company owned by Astro Overseas Limited; and Lionsgate, the world’s largest independent filmed entertainment studio.

For more information, please visit www.celestialtiger.com.

About Endemol Shine Group

Endemol Shine Group is a global production powerhouse creating world class content for all platforms.  As a producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group works on a unique local and global axis, comprised of 120 companies across more than 30 markets dedicated to creating content that enthralls and inspires.

In 2015, the company’s travelling formats originated from eleven different countries across the Group with global hits including Masterchef, Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, The Money Drop, Your Face Sounds Familiar, The Brain, Hunted and The Island. Endemol Shine Group’s drama portfolio is similarly international and diverse, with acclaimed worldwide hits such as Humans, Bron, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Kingdom, Grantchester, The Fall, Intersection, Spring Tide, Penoza and Broadchurch.  The Group’s award-winning digital production and distribution studio Endemol Shine Beyond helps advertisers and brands to engage millennial audiences around the world through popular online content and channels including eSports format Legends of Gaming and lifestyle brand ICON, each with local adaptations in multiple markets.

In 2015, Endemol Shine Group produced a total of 733 productions in over 50 languages airing on 256 channels around the world.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and to enhance visitors’ experience once they arrive. For more information, please visit DiscoverHongKong.com.

Mumbai, August 26, 2016: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) today announced the appointment of its new CEO – Domestic Broadcast Business, Mr. Punit Misra. Mr. Misra will report to Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL for his role. His appointment is with effect from October 1^st, 2016.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Punit Misra was Executive Director – Sales and Customer Development for Hindustan Unilever (HUL).

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Media Contact:

Jayshree Kumar / Arantxa Gonsalves

Corporate Brand – Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL)

Mobile: +91 9769286661 / +91 9820336890

Landline: +91-22-7106 1367 / 7108 5464

Email: jayshree.kumar@zee.esselgroup.com / arantxa.gonsalves@zee.esselgroup.com

Outcome underscores the message that PCCW Global is connecting gamers globally

HKT (SEHK:6823) – HONG KONG, August 26, 2016 – PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, have recently collaborated with Hong Kong Esports Limited (“HKES”) to broadcast and support a major esports event. With the production support of HKES and resilient high speed and ultra-low latency connections provided by PCCW Global, Internet platform company Garena successfully hosted the League of Legends Master Series (LMS) Summer 2016 Grand Final at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo on August 21.

This professional esports event saw regional players compete for a slot at the League of Legends (LOL) World Championship to be held in the USA later this year. The five-hour event was watched by more than 3,000 fans at the venue and live by over 1 million viewers online. In such instance, on-site Internet connection has to be flawless.

PCCW Global’s vast experience enabled the team to deliver a bespoke, critical, jitter free and low latency connection at 22ms between Hong Kong and Taiwan where the Garena managed official LOL servers are located. In terms of gameplay, 22ms RTD is as responsive as being physically next to the host servers. This is needed in order to deliver the finest solution to meet the extraordinarily high IT standards of professional esports players.

Mr. Frederick Chui, Senior Vice President of Global Data Sales & Presales, PCCW Global, said: “PCCW Global is proud to have been the international connectivity sponsor of this event. We delivered the best possible gaming experience for the professional players and the best possible live streaming for spectators, ensuring super low latency for the full five hours with extensive onsite support. Our message here is simple – PCCW Global is committed to esports and to providing the best connections for gamers globally.”

Mr. Derek Cheung, Chief Executive Officer of HKES, said, “We were extremely pleased with PCCW Global’s support during the LMS Summer 2016 Grand Final. Top class dedicated fiber connectivity and Internet solutions are a crucial aspect of hosting a successful international esports tournament, and the event provided an excellent demonstration of understanding and commitment of PCCW Global to esports.”

PCCW Global collaborated locally with HKT’s leading broadband service, NETVIGATOR, which has recently launched the “Gamer Pack” to further show its commitment to gamers.

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About Hong Kong Esports Limited

Founded in 2013, Hong Kong Esports Limited (HKES) is a leader in the hottest global trend of Esports. Currently with offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan, HKES is one of the top companies in Asia focused on Esports Content, Esports Events, Esports Media and our Esports Teams. HKES has organized numerous professional Esports tournaments including the Elite Challenge League (ECS), Campus Cup, and Hong Kong Esports Tournament. With more than 1.5 million followers on it’s social media platforms, HKES plans to bring innovation to the gaming industry via a revolutionary upcoming HKES Apps. HKES’ company mission is to bring it’s passion around Esports to the entire Asia Pacific region first, and eventually to a Global scale.

About PCCW Global

PCCW Global is the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, which is majority-owned by PCCW Limited. Covering more than 3,000 cities and 150 countries, the PCCW Global network supports a portfolio of integrated global communications solutions which include Ethernet, IP, fiber and satellite transmission solutions, international voice and VoIPX services, managed network & security services and our expanding “as-a-service” solutions including OTT video and Unified Communications.

PCCW Global is headquartered in Hong Kong, and maintains regional centers in Belgium, China, France, Greece, Japan, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. To learn more about PCCW Global, please visit www.pccwglobal.com.

About HKT

HKT (SEHK: 6823) is Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider and leading operator in fixed-line, broadband and mobile communication services. It meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sales, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.

HKT offers a unique quadruple-play experience in Hong Kong delivering media content on its fixed-line, broadband Internet access and mobile platforms jointly with its parent company, PCCW Limited.

HKT also provides a range of innovative and smart living services beyond connectivity to make the daily lives of customers more convenient, whether they are at home, in the workplace, or on the go.

For further information, please contact:

Issued by HKT Limited.

(Hong Kong, 26 August 2016) ITV is partnering with Global Eagle Entertainment to supply the ITV Choice channel to cruise ship passengers around the globe.

Cruise audiences now have a wide variety of beloved British programming to enjoy on-board. Upcoming dramas include the highly anticipated lavish mini series documenting the story of the girl who became one of history’s greatest monarchs, Victoria and Aiden Turner returns as Ross Poldark, the dashing adventurer in 18th century Cornwall, England in series 2 of Poldark. Entertainment highlights include the UK’s favourite talk show, The Jonathan Ross Show, heart-warming Paul O’Grady: For the Love Of Dogs and the revival of beloved nineties comedy drama Cold Feet, which follows the complicated lives of the much-loved gang played by original cast stars James Nesbitt, John Thomson, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris and Fay Ripley who now head from their 30’s into their 50’s.

ITV Choice also broadcasts Britain’s best-loved soaps, Coronation Street and Emmerdale, with the soaps airing within 48 hours of the UK.

Global Eagle Entertainment delivers the channels to the maritime Industry via the on-board TV service, MTN-TV, the global TV network of GEE. MTN-TV serves 27 cruise lines and is on more than 130 cruise ships around the world. The MTN-TV C-Band fully encrypted network is on three overlapping satellite beams providing global coverage.

Launch Cruise lines include:
All Leisure
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Crystal Cruises
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Lindblad Cruises
ResidenSea
Seabourn
Thomson Cruises
Viking River Cruises
Noble Caledonia
Ponant Cruises

About ITV Choice
Part of ITV, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, ITV Choice is the big British entertainment channel with a great big heart, available throughout Asia, the Middle East and Africa, reaching over 100 countries and territories. ITV Choice shows award-winning dramas, brilliant gameshows, star-filled entertainment and inspiring documentaries, all brought to you by famous faces from Britain and around the world.

About Global Eagle Entertainment
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. is a leading provider of satellite-based connectivity and media to fast-growing, global mobility markets across air, sea and land. Supported by proprietary and best-in-class technologies, GEE offers a fully integrated suite of rich media content and seamless connectivity solutions that cover the globe. With approximately 1,500 employees and approximately 50 offices on six continents, GEE delivers exceptional service and rapid support to a diverse base of customers around the world. Find out more at: www.geemedia.com

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For further information:
Natasha Storer
Marketing & PR Manager
Natasha.storer@itv.com
Direct: 852 2511 9701

Bill Witiak
General Manager MTN-TV
Bill.Witiak@emcconnected.com
Direct: 1 954 330 6554

Eric Lee to lead Cartoon Network’s location-based entertainment business

HONG KONG (August 25, 2016) – Turner Asia Pacific has appointed Eric Lee to lead its growing location-based entertainment (LBE) business for the region. Effective immediately, he is tasked with identifying opportunities to develop consumer-facing experiences such as waterparks, theme parks, branded retail and entertainment spaces. These environments utilize Cartoon Network’s global kids’ IP such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, We Bare Bears and Adventure Time, as well as Turner’s other youth-focused brands including Tuzki.

This is a new position for Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), Turner’s licensing and merchandising arm, and demonstrates its commitment to developing more LBE initiatives around the region. Mr Lee’s appointment is a part of a wider strategy by Turner to become an even more consumer-centric and IP-focused company.

Clément Schwebig, who is Turner Asia Pacific’s Senior Vice President of Business Development and oversees CNE, said: “Eric is a talented and experienced individual who will straight away look to forge strategic relationships with local partners that will enable us to engage existing fans and win over new ones. LBE and the themed attraction business has huge potential for growth in Asia Pacific, and Cartoon Network’s world-famous franchises are well-loved by kids and families across the region.”

The appointment comes at a period of growth for both the industry and Turner’s extensive portfolio of IP. Cartoon Network Amazone, the waterpark in Thailand which opened in 2014, is going from strength to strength; and earlier this year, Turner opened a Tuzki-themed restaurant in Shanghai, China, and the first of a planned series of Cartoon Network retail stores in Seoul, Korea.

Meanwhile in Dubai, Cartoon Network is all set to open its own themed zone at IMG Worlds of Adventure. And in a number of other Asian markets, LBE projects in the CNE pipeline include Family Entertainment Centers and Retail-Dining-Entertainment experiences.

Mr Lee joins Turner from Rovio Entertainment in Europe, where he held the position of Director for Global LBE. There, he worked with large-scale licensing deals and led innovative projects such as the first ever Angry Birds 4D film and Angry Birds VR experience. He has also held roles in Jack Rouse Associates and JBJ Associates, and has worked on projects such as Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, Crayola Experience in the US, Sochi Theme Park in Russia, and Angry Birds parks in the UK, Russia and Qatar.

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For further information, contact:
James Moore, Director of Communications, Turner Asia Pacific

+852 3128-3720 / James.Moore@turner.com

About Cartoon Network Enterprises

Cartoon Network Enterprises (CNE), the licensing and merchandising arm of Turner Asia Pacific, is responsible for building world-class licensing programs across its franchises including The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Adventure Time, Regular Show, We Bare Bears, The Amazing World of Gumball, Mixels, and other Cartoon Network and Adult Swim originals. CNE connects with millions of Cartoon Network fans through consumer and home entertainment products, promotional licensing, interactive games, publishing, live events and location-based entertainment such as the Cartoon Network Amazone waterpark in Thailand.

About Turner Asia Pacific

Turner Asia Pacific creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout the region, running 63 channels in 14 languages in 37 countries. These include CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, World Heritage Channel, Warner TV, Oh!K, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, MondoTV, TABI Channel, and HBO and WB in South Asia. Turner manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.

Expands MultiChoice’s Leading Direct-to-Home Services in Sub-Saharan Africa

Luxembourg, 24 August 2016
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, today announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 36 satellite. Intelsat 36 was launched from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Liftoff occurred at 6:16 p.m. EDT. The satellite separated from the rocket’s lower stage at 6:57 p.m. EDT, and the Intelsat launch team has confirmed signal acquisition.

Built for Intelsat by Space Systems/Loral (SSL), Intelsat 36 is designed to enhance Intelsat’s media neighborhoods serving Africa and the Indian Ocean regions. The Ku-band payload was built to support MultiChoice, the leading direct-to-home platform in South Africa. The C-band payload provides in-orbit resilience for Intelsat’s leading video content distribution neighborhood at 68.5° E. Intelsat 36 will be collocated with Intelsat 20.

“Intelsat 36 is a testament to our dedication to working closely with our customers in Africa to support critical growing infrastructure needs in the region,” said Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat.

“Having consistent and affordable access to informative and entertaining content is vital to a community and its citizens.  Intelsat 36 will enable MultiChoice to extend high definition channels throughout the region via one of Africa’s premier video neighborhoods.  We are proud to once again partner with MultiChoice as they continue to deliver high quality and compelling educational and entertainment services to their customers throughout sub-Saharan Africa.”

Intelsat 36 is the 58th Intelsat satellite launched by Arianespace.

Resources:

• Intelsat Regional Vice President for Africa, Brian Jakins and MultiChoice CEO South Africa, Mark Rayner, Discuss Intelsat 36 and its Impact on the African Media Landscape:  http://www2.intelsat.com/e/48312/VHfStMJO-mY/46k49k/193697878
• Images for Intelsat 36: www.intelsat.com/global-network/satellites/fleet/intelsat-36/
• Steve Spengler on the Launch of Intelsat 33e and Intelsat 36:  http://www2.intelsat.com/e/48312/sipJgGZgMEs/46k49p/193697878
• Intelsat’s Media Services:  www.intelsat.com/solutions/media/
• Intelsat’s Video Neighborhoods: www.intelsat.com/solutions/media/distribution-solutions/video-neighborhoods/

About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure and managed services to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on the Intelsat Globalized Network to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries, and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.

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