On 1 June, the Go Jetters jetted to China with their teacher Ubercorn to celebrate Children’s Day. As part of the Children’s Day Gala 2017 organised by state broadcaster China Central Television’s children’s channel (CCTV-14), the four plucky heroes Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz and mentor Ubercorn danced in a character parade and took part in a live-stream interview. The Gala was broadcast to an audience of 110 million, and saw over 200 million streams on mobile streaming platforms in China like iQIYI in one evening – triple the viewership record of the previous year.

Our intrepid Go Jetters also climbed the Great Wall of China to inspect the wonderful world famous landmark that they had previously saved from the mischievous Grandmaster Glitch in series one, episode 11.

In China, besides state children’s channel CCTV-14, Go Jetters is available to young audiences in China on IPTV platform BesTV and on the online platform iQIYI. The show will also be available to watch on digital platforms Tencent and Youku at the end of August.

Go Jetters follows the adventures of four plucky heroes, Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz, as they travel the world with their teacher, mentor and friend, Ubercorn, a funky disco-grooving unicorn. A comedy, action adventure for 4-6 year olds, Go Jetters combines music, cool gadgets and disco-dancing to introduce the audience to geography and culture. Filled with comedy, teamwork, awesome sights, and funky facts, each episode offers older pre-schoolers a fun-filled and action packed exploration of their wider world.

Go Jetters has become a huge hit with boys and girls across the globe, with series one selling to over 90 territories and a second series of the animation is now in production. In the UK, Go Jetters was ranked number one for its pre-school launch on CBeebies in 2015 and has since reached a cumulative audience of 10 million viewers on linear television. New episodes on CBeebies in February 2017 peaked with an impressive 630,500 viewers. Overseas, Go Jetters consistently ranks in top 5 children’s titles for ABC2 in Australia and is also a top performing brand for France 5 outperforming its slot average share by 7% (A4+) in first two weeks, as well as rating as the number one show for children 4 to 10. Ratings in Canada have been particularly strong with the series jetting off to a very promising start on Treehouse with the show rating as number one for children between 2 and 11.

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For more information, please contact:

Jeanne Leong
BBC Worldwide
Tel: +65 6849 5292
Email: Jeanne.Leong@bbc.com

Jessie Lim
BBC Worldwide
Tel: +65 6849 5295
Email: Jessie.Lim@bbc.com

NOTES TO EDITORS

About BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC’s brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally.

In 2015/16 BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £133.8m and headline sales of £1,029.4m and returned £222.2m to the BBC.

For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review webpage: bbcworldwide.com/annual-review/.

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JV Co to focus on creating and monetising content verticals in Malaysia and Nusantara

9 June 2017, Kuala Lumpur – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“Astro”) and Kumpulan Media Karangkraf Sdn Bhd (‘Karangkraf”) today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to form a joint venture company (“JV Co”) for the creation and monetisation of content verticals in Malaysia and the Nusantara region.

Dato’ Rohana Rozhan, Group Chief Executive Officer of Astro said, “At core of this collaboration, we aim to pursue co-creation of a comprehensive line up of content IPs across Malay and Islamic verticals. The on-going trend of digital media consumption, paid or ads-supported, has expanded Astro’s addressable audience base in Malaysia considerably from households to individuals. Serving this diverse audience across a range of windows from theatrical, to TV, to digital and commerce, requires a wider breadth of IPs in order to satisfy the unique needs of each consumer segment. Ownership of these IPs allows us to maximise monetisation potential from licensing, Adex, subscriptions and commerce, while at the same time anchor a long-term sustainable role for us in the media value chain.

We also see a rising demand for fresh and differentiated vernacular content across the Nusantara region, partly due to the proliferation of direct-to-consumer OTT platforms. In order to position ourselves as a key player in this space we are strengthening our investments in signature vernacular and ASEAN IPs, to be more relevant to a regional audience. Karangkraf is an established leading creative force amongst the Malay speaking community across its media assets and we are pleased to announce our partnership with Karangkraf to develop a strong line-up of content IPs and brands jointly together. This partnership brings together two entities with like-minded vision, leveraging on each other’s strength to unlock new business opportunities to create Nusantara IPs that can travel not only in Malaysia but regionally.”

Dato’ Hussamuddin Hj. Yaacub, Chief Executive Officer of Karangkraf said, “The Karangkraf Group looks forward to a deeper cooperation with Astro, having worked on many campaigns previously, such as Projek Ngaji, Quran Hour and so on. With our combined reach, Astro is the right strategic partner to position our content IPs across multi platforms of TV, OTT and digital in Malaysia and beyond. The JV Co will enable our group to have an equity in a Malay content powerhouse with regional aspiration as well as diversify into new businesses and accelerate digital innovation.”

Today, the content industry in in the Nusantara region command a total addressable market of RM48 billion, which makes local vernacular and ASEAN content IPs, the new premium. Astro and Karangkraf hope its win-win collaboration will bring together complementary strengths in creating a content IP pipeline as well as a culture of innovation and distribution to tap on the growing industry.

The Astro-Karangkraf partnership is consistent with Astro’s strategic imperative of co-owning content IPs that have regional appeal, and towards the group’s aspiration of becoming a leading Asean content creator, aggregator and distributor. Today, Astro is in 71% of Malaysian households, serving 21 million individuals on all screens, at home, live, on the go and on demand while Karangkraf has 15 million readers across its print, magazine publications and online media assets.

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Media Contact:
Tammy Toh
Vice President, Group Communications
Astro
Mobile: +6012 322 5184
Email: tammy_toh@astro.com.my

Producers Of The Action-Packed Series Include Taiwanese-American Justin Lin (The Fast And The Furious movies) and Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee

SINGAPORE, 12 JUNE 2017 – CINEMAX has picked up the straight-to-series drama WARRIOR. Starting production on its ten-episode season this fall in Cape Town, South Africa, the action-packed series will premiere on CINEMAX in Asia. The show is inspired by an idea from Bruce Lee and created and executive produced by Jonathan Tropper (creator of CINEMAX’s “Banshee”) under Tropper Ink Productions. Justin Lin and Danielle Woodrow will executive produce on behalf of Perfect Storm Entertainment, and Shannon Lee will executive produce for Bruce Lee Entertainment.

“WARRIOR follows in the spirit of the tradition of adrenalized CINEMAX dramas that we established with STRIKE BACK and BANSHEE,” said Kary Antholis, President, HBO Miniseries and CINEMAX Programming. He further adds, “We are brimming with excitement for this unique martial arts series combining Bruce Lee’s inspired conception with the immense storytelling talents of Jonathan Tropper and Justin Lin.”

WARRIOR is a gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century. The series follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who immigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances, and becomes a hatchet man for one of Chinatown’s most powerful tongs – a Chinese organized crime family.

“As a show that proudly bears the imprimatur of Bruce Lee, it’s our intention to deliver not only explosive martial arts action – which we will – but also a powerful and complex immigration drama that is as relevant today as it was in the 1870s,” says Tropper.

“I’ve always admired Bruce Lee for his trailblazing efforts opening doors for Asians in entertainment and beyond,” notes Lin. “So I was intrigued when Danielle (Woodrow) told me about the urban legend of his never-produced idea for a TV show and suggested we bring it to life. Then, when Shannon shared with us her father’s writings – rich with Lee’s unique philosophies on life, and through a point of view rarely depicted on screen – Danielle and I knew that Perfect Storm had to make it.”

“Partnering with CINEMAX has led to a wonderful collaboration with Jonathan Tropper, who has created a fantastic series inspired by Lee’s writings. We are all honored to continue what he started,” he adds.

WARRIOR is produced for CINEMAX by Perfect Storm Entertainment, Tropper Ink Productions and Bruce Lee Entertainment.

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About HBO ASIA
Singapore-based HBO Asia brings the best of Hollywood to Asia first through its exclusive licensing deals with major Hollywood and independent studios, including Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate. HBO Asia has proprietary and award-winning HBO and HBO Asia Original programmes produced exclusively for HBO viewers. Wholly owned by HBO (a Time Warner company), HBO Asia reaches 23 territories across Asia with six 24-hour commercial-free subscription movie channels: HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits and Cinemax, as well as Red by HBO, internet streaming platform, HBO GO, subscription video on demand service, HBO On Demand, and in China, 鼎级剧场 (ding ji ju chang). HBO Asia is also the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst and the DreamWorks channel in the region. Log on to www.hboasia.com for more information.

For more information, please contact HBO Asia:

Karen Lai
Senior Director, Communications
Tel: (65) 6381 1796
Email: karen.lai@hboasia.com

Cheryl Foong
Manager, Communications
Tel: (65) 6381 1838
Email: cheryl.foong@hboasia.com

Chan Zi Ning
Executive, Communications
Tel: (65) 6381 1746
Email: zining.chan@hboasia.com

CNN International Commercial announces two new appointments in the Asia Pacific region, welcoming Delilah Chan as Sales Director, Southeast Asia, and Zab Ali as Digital Director, North Asia.

With 18 years of experience working and leading teams across South East Asia, Chan will oversee CNN’s Advertising Sales team based in Singapore. In this role, she will develop strategic partnerships and manage relationships with key clients and agencies to drive CNNIC’s business goals through multi-platform strategies that are industry-leading and innovative. Meanwhile, bringing his digital expertise to the CNNIC team, Ali will be based in Hong Kong and his primary role will be to engage with a greater number of brands on digital campaigns and enable brand integration through innovative adverting solutions. These include building and strengthening partnerships with advertising technologies, while promoting CNN’s data strategy and business development.

Commenting on the team expansions, Sunita Rajan, Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales, Asia Pacific, CNN International Commercial, said “These appointments are a crucial addition to the sales leadership team, which is focused on delivering best in class multi-platform solutions powered by data, content, insights and creativity which enable CNN’s growth in key markets such as Southeast Asia. I am pleased to have Delilah on our team as she has a proven track record of driving growth in media, content and technology sectors in the fast-paced and evolving SEA region. She brings a wealth of experience with her and I am certain that her contribution will further enable us to achieve CNNIC’s goals.”

Rob Bradley, Vice President, Digital Commercial Strategy & Revenue, ‎CNN International Commercial, added “In a world where a marketer’s role has never been more complex, CNN is offering a host of smart and truly cross-platform solutions that allow brands to reach local, regional and global audiences with impact from a single point. We are thrilled to welcome Zab, whose deep experience on the client as well as agency side and passion for digital will no doubt continue to forge these innovative solutions that enable brands to meet their marketing and business goals.”

Prior to joining CNN International Commercial, Chan was the Head of Sales in APAC for SuperAwesome, the largest kids-focused digital media platform in the world. Before that, she held positions such as Head of Business for Twitter in SEA, and led the BBC Advertising Sales team in Singapore.

Ali has worked in both the UK and Hong Kong before joining CNN International Commercial. He was most recently with Havas Media. Prior to that, he worked at agencies such as MRM//McCann, iProspect and Carat.

Tribe is now available in three markets with more than 1 million downloads

9 June 2017, Kuala Lumpur – Tribe, the Astro Malaysia owned online video service provider, available in Indonesia and the Philippines, is pleased to announce its third market, Singapore in partnership with Singtel, Singapore’s largest telecommunications company. Singtel’s OTT video portal app – Cast – will carry Tribe’s on-demand content via the Aneka Plus pack, which features Malay programs from various content providers, including Astro Malaysia.

Tribe’s content strategy is to curate content offerings tailored to each individual market. Tribe, through its standalone app in Indonesia and Philippines offers a range of live and on demand content across live sports, Korean drama, Anime, eSports, and Asian movies. In Singapore, Tribe aims to fulfil the current unmet demand for Malay content in the digital space.

“Our approach to every market is unique and this partnership with Singtel is a landmark first for Tribe as we explore different GTM models,” said Iskandar Samad, Chief Executive Officer of Tribe Limited.

“Singtel is the market leader in mobile with a strong Malay base across prepaid and postpaid segments. Astro, on the other hand, is unrivalled in its production of premium original Malay content. Singtel’s Cast will be an effective channel to connect a strong customer base with relevant quality content. Singapore is a well-developed and exciting Asian market with robust monetisation opportunities and we look forward to leveraging this as a learning opportunity to gain better understanding of market dynamics before we consider launching a standalone OTT product as we have done in other markets.”

In conjunction with the fasting month, Tribe will release several Ramadan specials including ‘Imam Mudaku Romantik’, ‘Tolong Aku Nak Puasa’ and ‘Resepi Memikat Suami’. ‘Hero Seorang Cinderella’ featuring Fattah Amin and Fazura will also be available on Cast. Other highlights include top rated Malay dramas and telemovies such as ‘Suri Hati Mr. Pilot’, ‘Bukan Kerana Aku Tak Cinta’ and ‘Cinta Paling Agung’ featuring popular celebrities Aaron Aziz, Neelofa, Sharnaaz Ahmad, Nelydia Senrose and more. Other genres offered include variety, lifestyle programs and catch up of live programs.

Tribe is available on the Aneka Plus pack via the Cast app for a monthly subscription of SGD7.90 with a 12-month contract. At launch, Singtel is offering three months’ free subscription with the 12-month contract. For more information about Tribe on Cast, visit cast.sg/anekaplus.

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About Tribe

Tribe Limited, a subsidiary of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) offers an over-the-top (“OTT”) service for ASEAN video consumers. Tribe is all about building a community of fans around the most popular content genres, particularly in the younger demographic. Today’s consumers are highly mobile and socially connected and Tribe intends to build a relevant social connection between users through the content they watch. Tribe will be mobile-first, allowing consumption anytime, anywhere. It will deliver highly tailored content, combining both live and on demand and aims to provide the most compelling content that will resonate with consumers in each target market. Tribe is currently available in Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. For more information, go to www.tribenow.tv

Media Contact:
Tammy Toh
Head/Vice President, Communications
Astro
Tel: +603-9543 6688 EXT:2046
Email: tammy_toh@astro.com.my

Azaria Loh
Assistant Vice President, Communications
Astro
Mobile: +6019 668 2278
Email: azaria_loh@astro.com.my

CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) is investing in industry-leading data insight, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it evolves the way that advertisers can partner with CNN for pan regional TV and digital campaigns that are fully accountable, regardless of the platform.

These capabilities reflect the way that CNN now works with advertisers on pre-dominantly multiplatform brand solutions in a dynamic pan-regional trading environment. A new Audiences and Data centre of excellence is established within CNNIC, replacing the linear-focused research function which has traditionally relied on industry surveys for audience insight. Headed by data scientist Mark Sear, who joins from EMC Consulting, the Audiences and Data group will harness data to spearhead innovation across all parts of CNN’s international business and deliver cutting-edge evidence-based solutions for CNNIC’s clients.

Areas of focus for the newly-created group include:

• Predictive analytics for audience segmentation and engagement
• Use of AI to develop dialogue between brands and audiences as part of the digital advertising experience
• Advanced partnerships and systems integration between CNNIC and brands, tech companies and universities
• Development of advanced audience measurement metrics to complement, and eventually replace, the existing linear-focused survey data

Using data science in this way gives CNN and its clients deeper engagement with vast international audiences across linear, digital, mobile and social platforms. It also enables greater insight beyond traditional pan-regional media measurement surveys to understand audience behaviour and inform strategic, editorial and commercial decision-making. The same approach will develop CNNIC’s commercial data proposition through cutting-edge partnerships with clients and build on the success of CNN Audience Insight Measurement (AIM), which targets commercial content to audience segments, optimises campaigns and provides meaningful business insights to brands.

Leading these initiatives is Mark Sear, reporting directly to Rani Raad, President, CNN International Commercial. Sear has an impressive track record, most recently as Chief Technology Officer of Big/Fast Data and Analytics, EMEA, at EMC Consulting. Achievements include building predictive analytic solutions for media companies and integrating dozens of data sources for Havas to impact advertising engagement between brands and consumers.

“For 35 years the pan regional TV sector has relied on recall surveys, the power of the brand and smart commercial solutions to deliver value to clients and generate revenues,” said Rani Raad. “The creation of our Audiences and Data group, led by Mark’s vision, is part of the transformation of our business to put data at the very heart of everything we do across all platforms. For our clients, this means greater insight into the planning, execution and reporting of campaigns to generate deeper engagement with CNN’s audiences and, ultimately, yield better results.”

“Harnessing the explosion of data across pan-regional media is a huge opportunity and a mammoth task for any organisation,” said Mark Sear, Vice President, Audiences and Data, CNN International Commercial. “CNN’s advantage is that we are leaders in content, already have international audiences at scale and are well ahead of the competitive set in understanding behaviour and targeting in a smart way. These investments in artificial intelligence and data science will bring greater understanding and value to CNN’s international business and open up new conversations about how brands can work with us.”

About CNN International Commercial

CNNI Commercial (CNNIC) is responsible for CNN’s intercontinental commercial operations, spanning a diverse multiplatform portfolio across five continents. Its strategy is to grow CNN’s dominance in the pan-regional TV market while accelerating growth through digital and data capabilities. This includes monetising and growing linear and digital news brands such as CNN International, CNN en Español, CNN Arabic, Great Big Story, CNN Style and CNN Money, and a number of other verticals and local properties. CNNI Commercial delivers best-in-class, award-winning cross-platform ad sales, brand and marketing solutions underpinned by advanced digital expertise and data insight. It operates a Content Sales and Licensing business called CNN Access, which offers a suite of consultancy, content and CNN-branded initiatives around the globe as well as establishing strategic partnerships to serve new audiences. The organisation’s branded content studio, Create, has been producing award-winning multiplatform content for clients for over ten years. CNNI Commercial is part of Turner, a Time Warner company. For more information, visit http://commercial.cnn.com

The Twelve-Episode Series Will Also Be Streaming On HBO GO.

SINGAPORE, 12 MAY 2017 – HBO’s new original series produced by the Duplass Brothers, ROOM 104, has been set to debut same time as the U.S. on Saturday July 29 at 11.30am (SIN), with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (SIN), exclusively on CINEMAX. The series will also be streaming on HBO GO. The twelve-episode, half-hour anthology series is set in a single room of an average American motel and tells a different story of the assorted characters who pass through it in each episode.

Cast members include Hugo Armstrong, Davie-Blue, Melonie Diaz, Jay Duplass, Veronica Falcon, Adam Foster, Ellen Geer, Keir Gilchrist, Philip Baker Hall, Sarah Hay, Poorna Jagannathan, Orlando Jones, Ethan & Gavin Kent, Amy Landecker, Konstantin Lavysh, Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris, Keta Meggett, Natalie Morgan, Ross Partridge, Karan Soni, Dendrie Taylor, Tony Todd, Will Tranfo, James Van Der Beek, Mae Whitman and Nat Wolff.

Episodes of ROOM 104 are directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, Patrick Brice, Marta Cunningham, Doug Emmett, Megan Griffiths, Dayna Hanson, Chad Hartigan, Ross Partridge, Sarah Adina Smith and So Yong Kim. Series writers include Xan Aranda & Ross Partridge, Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, Mark Duplass, Dayna Hanson, Carson Mell and Ross Partridge.

ROOM 104 is created and executive produced by Mark Duplass and Jay. Joining them are Executive Producer, Xan Aranda, Co-Executive Producer, Ross Partridge and Producer, Sydney Fleischmann.

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About HBO ASIA

Singapore-based HBO Asia brings the best of Hollywood to Asia first through its exclusive licensing deals with major Hollywood and independent studios, including Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate. HBO Asia has proprietary and award-winning HBO and HBO Asia Original programmes produced exclusively for HBO viewers. Wholly owned by HBO (a Time Warner company), HBO Asia reaches 23 territories across Asia with six 24-hour commercial-free subscription movie channels: HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits and Cinemax, as well as Red by HBO, internet streaming platform, HBO GO, subscription video on demand service, HBO On Demand, and in China, 鼎级剧场 (ding ji ju chang). HBO Asia is also the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst and the DreamWorks channel in the region. Log on to www.hboasia.com for more information.

For more information, please contact HBO Asia:

Karen Lai
Senior Director, Communications
Tel: (65) 6381 1796
Email: karen.lai@hboasia.com

Cheryl Foong
Manager, Communications
Tel: (65) 6381 1838
Email: cheryl.foong@hboasia.com

Chan Zi Ning
Executive, Communications
Tel: (65) 6381 1746
Email: zining.chan@hboasia.com

BBC Worldwide today announced a deal with Youku that will see five of BBC Earth’s award-winning Giant Screen films available on TV channels and mobile devices in China.

Broadcast in HD, Earthflight, Incredible Predators, Tiny Giants, Walking with Dinosaurs, and Wild Africa will be available on Youku’s digital platforms. The deal also allows Youku to distribute the 4K versions to linear channels with the capacity to transmit in the format.

Youku’s 500 million monthly active users in China will now be able to access the following five BBC Earth films:

Earthflight – The BAFTA-nominated film is shot with revolutionary aerial techniques and takes viewers on a breath taking flight on the wings of birds across six continents. Experience some of the world’s greatest natural spectacles from a bird’s-eye view.

Incredible Predators – far from a film about the kill, Incredible Predators delves into the interactions between predators and their prey, revealing some of the most dramatic events in nature.

Tiny Giants – this multi award-winning film tells the story of a day in the life of two little heroes – a scorpion mouse and a chipmunk, both trying to survive in a sometimes hostile world.

Walking with Dinosaurs – a 2013 family film from the iconic Walking with Dinosaurs series set in the Late Cretaceous period, 70 million years ago. The production features computer-animated dinosaurs in live-action settings with actors John Leguizamo, Justin Long, Tiya Sircar, and Skyler Stone providing voiceovers for the main characters.

Wild Africa – narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, the award-winning Wild Africa transports audiences on a thrilling journey through Africa to discover how water shapes all life.

Kelvin Yau, General Manager, Greater China, BBC Worldwide commented, “With our BBC Earth Giant Screen films available in 3D, HD and 4K formats, viewers will have even more opportunities to get up close and personal with some of nature’s most awe-inspiring events.”

Incredible Predators premiered at the China Science and Technology Museum Film Festival in Beijing earlier this year. Other BBC Earth films are available in over 20 science and technology museums in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenyang, Hefei, and Hong Kong.

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For more information, please contact:

Jeanne Leong
BBC Worldwide
Tel: +65 6849 5292
Email: Jeanne.Leong@bbc.com

Jessie Lim
BBC Worldwide
Tel: +65 6849 5295
Email: Jessie.Lim@bbc.com

NOTES TO EDITORS

About BBC Worldwide
BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC’s brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally.

In 2015/16 BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £133.8m and headline sales of £1,029.4m and returned £222.2m to the BBC.

For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review webpage: bbcworldwide.com/annual-review/.

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SINGAPORE (June 6, 2017) Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced today the appointment of Tiff Wang as Director & Business Head, Taiwan.

Based in Taipei and reporting to Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ms. Wang will oversee the business and channel management for AXN and Animax channels in Taiwan.

“Taiwan remains a strategically important market for our Asia business and as the pay-TV industry moves towards a fully digitized model, Tiff’s depth of digital experience will ensure AXN and Animax continue to thrive, delivering premium entertainment to our viewers, as well as high impact integrated solutions for our advertisers,” said Mr. Ang.

Ms. Wang has over 20 years’ experience in the media and entertainment industry with her professional experience spanning business development, channel management, content production and integrated, digital marketing.

Prior to joining SPT Networks, Asia, Ms. Wang served as Senior Assistant Vice President at Eastern Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), one of the largest television networks in Taiwan. Before EBC, Ms. Wang held the role as Digital Director at Universal Music where she managed the digital and mobile music business including sales and marketing with global new media partners. During her stint at Yahoo Inc., she led the Asia media team and channels, covering Asia sports, finance, and entertainment product management and planning across Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea.

Ms. Wang holds both a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California where she majored in Marketing.

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About Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia is a leading operator of ad-supported channels including English general entertainment powerhouses AXN and Sony Channel; and Asian content giants Animax, GEM and ONE. SPT Networks’ portfolio collectively features the biggest and best titles from Korea, Japan and the U.S that are first run, exclusive and aired close to the original telecast. Taking the content beyond the screen, SPT Networks immerses viewers in its premium entertainment via large-scale festivals, celebrity fan meets and social platform conversations. In Asia, SPT Networks’ portfolio is available across 20 territories and in over 45 million homes.

About Sony Pictures Television Networks

Sony Pictures Television Networks operates branded entertainment channels reaching over one billion households around the world. Based in Culver City, Amsterdam, Budapest, London, Madrid, Miami, Milan, Moscow, Mumbai, Munich, Singapore and Tokyo, Sony’s linear and digital networks offer high quality film and television content from Sony Pictures and third-parties, as well as original content commissioned globally and locally. Sony Pictures Television Networks is a division of Sony Pictures Television Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.www.SonyPicturesTelevision.com

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Media Contact
Jennifer Doig / Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia
Jennifer_doig@spe.sony.com / +65 6622 4278

Telstra today announced it had been selected by FOX SPORTS to be its network partner of choice, using Telstra’s Distributed Production Network (DPN) to enhance FOX SPORTS’ outside broadcasting model.

DPN is an end-to-end IP network, which has been custom built for the media industry. DPN enables professional media customers to produce live broadcasts at a distance from the actual event by sending multiple raw camera feeds, audio and equipment control signals over the network back to centralised production hubs.

The long-term deal will see Telstra’s countrywide DPN connect 29 sporting stadiums across regional and metro Australia to new Remote Production Hubs located in Sydney and Melbourne.

Head of Telstra Broadcast Services Trevor Boal said the DPN would be fully operational ahead of the 2018 NRL and AFL seasons and would support more than 520 live tier one sporting events each year.

“Telstra’s DPN is designed to help our broadcast customers meet the rapidly growing demand for live content by offering access to our high capacity, low latency, multi-tenant network of scale,” Mr Boal said.

“The deployment of a remote production model in Australia requires a world-class countrywide network to overcome the unique challenges of Australia’s vast and expansive geography. In a world first, multiple channels of uncompressed linear contribution video at the lowest possible latency will be traversing our network from sporting venues up to 3500 kilometres away from the Remote Production Hubs.

“Telstra’s DPN will play a pivotal role in satisfying audience demand for live, high quality, content-rich sporting coverage and we look forward to strengthening our longstanding partnership with FOX SPORTS to deliver the next evolution of live sport broadcasting.”

FOX SPORTS’ Director of Operations and Digital, Les Wigan, said: “FOX SPORTS, in partnership with Telstra and NEP Australia, is proud to be leading the way for the outside broadcast production model of the future. These new hubs will allow us to cover multiple sports from a centralised, revolutionary facility that will deliver the highest quality broadcast to sports fans around the country.”

This deal builds upon Telstra’s reputation of delivering innovative technology solutions to enhance the way audiences engage with sport, with Telstra’s Globecam technology – a world leader in live, point-of-view miniature wearable camera technology – integrated in FOX SPORTS’ broadcasts.

About Telstra’s Distributed Production Network (DPN):

• Telstra’s DPN has standard capacity of 100Gbps into each venue nationally, which is achieved through diverse network paths.
• Telstra’s DPN has standard capacity of 100Gbps into each venue nationally, which is achieved through diverse network paths.

Telstra Media contact: Michael Zappone, +61 438 004 959, media@team.telstra.com.

Media reference number: 053/2017.