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:

 

Ivan Ho PCCW Group Tel:      +852 2883 8747 Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

W Y Choy HKESports Tel:      +852 3952 0168 Email: ychoy@hkesports.com

 

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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Rising Star G-Eazy will Join Britney for the First Time for World-Premiere Performance of “Make Me…” from Her New Studio Album “Glory”

Ty Dolla $ign Joins Jonas for Performance of “Bacon” from His Latest Studio Album “Last Year was Complicated”

SINGAPORE, 18 AUGUST 2016 – Returning to the VMA’s stage for the first time in 10 years, multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears announced that she’ll thrill fans with a world-premiere performance of “Make Me…” ft. G-Eazy from her new, ninth studio album, Glory, at the 2016 “MTV Video Music Awards.” The appearance is the first time fans will see a live performance from Spears’ new album, set for release by RCA Records before the VMAs. “Make Me…” collaborator and multi-platinum selling rapper, G-Eazy, will join Spears on stage for the first time for an unforgettable performance.
Multi-platinum recording artist Nick Jonas today announced that he will hit the streets of New York City in a special performance, presented by Pepsi. He will perform his hit single “Bacon” ft. Ty Dolla $ign from his second solo studio album, “Last Year was Complicated,” making his debut as a solo artist during the VMA’s main show. The 2016 VMAs will air LIVE from New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden for the first time ever on Monday, 29 August at 8am (TH/WIB) and 9am (MY/PH/SG). It will air on MTV LIVE HD on Tuesday, 30 August at 7.30pm (TH/WIB) and 8.30pm (HK/MY/PH/SG).
In keeping with the spirit of this year’s show celebrating the creative expression of artists, Spears made her announcement across social media with a video created by experimental L.A.-based experimental director Radical Friend. To view the video – in which Spears is heard reflecting on the VMAs as a python winds through a sultry neon-lit room with remnants of her past VMA performances – click HERE (embed code below).
Jonas made his announcement with a video that was custom-created by Brooklyn-based motion graphics artist, Zolloc. To view the video – click HERE (embed code below).

Britney Spears

With 28 nominations and 5 wins, Britney has been a mainstay at the VMAs with some of the most memorable and talked about moments in their history. Some of those moments include her 1999 medley performance of “Baby One More Time” / “Tearing Up My Heart” with *NSYNC, her 2000 fiery performance of “Oops I Did It Again,” her white python-clad performance of “Slave 4 You,” steamy lip lock with Madonna, her 2011 Video Vanguard Award and so much more.
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears is one of the most successful and celebrated entertainers in pop history with nearly 100 million records sold worldwide. In the U.S. alone, she has sold more than 70 million albums, singles and songs, according to Nielsen Music. Born in Mississippi and raised in Louisiana, Spears became a household name as a teenager when she released her first single “…Baby One More Time,” a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash and international hit that broke sales records with more than 27 million copies sold worldwide and is currently 14x Platinum in the U.S.

Her musical career boasts countless awards and accolades, including six Billboard Music Awards and Billboard’s Millennium Award, which recognizes outstanding career achievements and influence in the music industry as well as an American Music Award and the 2011 MTV Video Vanguard Award. So far, Spears has earned a total of six No.1-debuting albums on the Billboard 200 chart and 24 top 40 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 — five of which went to No. 1. Spears has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards and won for Best Dance Recording in 2005.
Her cutting-edge pop concert Las Vegas residency, “Britney: Piece of Me,” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has been voted “Best Show in Las Vegas” and “Best Bachelorette Show in Las Vegas.” Spears also has been creating fragrances for over ten years, to date has introduced 19 fragrances, available in over 90 countries around the world.

Nick Jonas

Island Records artist, Nick Jonas, introduced himself as a fully-formed solo artist on his hit, self-titled debut, released in November 2014. The critically-acclaimed album included the double-platinum and #1 U.S. radio hit, “Jealous” and his sultry chart-climbing radio single, “Chains.”

Jonas, also an accomplished actor, stars in the gritty television show ‘Kingdom’ — a mixed martial arts drama that premiered in the fall of 2014. He recently appeared in two more high-profile roles, a guest-starring role in Fox’s horror-comedy series, ‘Scream Queens’ and a lead in the critically-acclaimed ‘Goat’ produced by and featuring James Franco.
A recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jonas released his sophomore solo album “Last Year Was Complicated” in June of 2016, which debuted as the Billboard #1 selling album of the week and includes the platinum hit “Close” featuring Tove Lo.
Most recently the solo powerhouse joined his longtime friend, Demi Lovato, on their “Honda Civic: Future Now” tour which will be touring throughout North America until early this fall.

G-Eazy

Bay Area rapper G-Eazy is 2016’s biggest breakout hip hop artist. He has skyrocketed to superstardom with the release of his sophomore album When It’s Dark Out (RVG/BPG/RCA Records) which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and Top Rap Albums Chart and #5 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums Chart and now is RIAA certified platinum selling over 1 million copies in the US. The album features his smash single “Me, Myself, and I” with Bebe Rexha which is certified 3 times platinum and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The track was #1 at both Top 40 and rhythm radio for 2 weeks and reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On Spotify, “Me, Myself, and I” has over 455 million listens and peaked at #2 on the US and #3 on Global Charts.
G-Eazy is currently wrapping arguably one of the biggest tours of the summer, The Endless Summer Tour, where he is headlining amphitheaters and arenas across the country and included sold out shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn NY, The Forum in Los Angeles, CA and an momentous hometown show outside of Oakland at The Shoreline Amphitheatre in front of 22,000 strong. This year alone he has played over 150 shows and performed on The Today Show, The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon twice, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Coachella, and most recently Lollapalooza.

Ty Dolla $ign

Los Angeles born R&B Singer, Tyrone Griffin more notably known as Ty Dolla $ign shot to stardom with his breakout mixtape, 2012’s Beach House. His hit single “My Cabana” was not only last summer’s round the clock party anthem, but it figures to be played in every pool and beachside cabana around the country. Ty Dolla $ign has written some of the most well-crafted and melodic pop songs on the radio. He is one of the most popular street rappers in LA, but it wasn’t until he wrote and produced his hit “Toot it and Boot it,” that he earned radio airplay.
Spears, Jonas, G-Eazy, and Ty Dolla $ign join previously announced performer and 2016 “Video Vanguard” recipient Rihanna for this year’s show.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2016 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Garrett English, Erik Flannigan, Sandy Alouete, Lee Lodge and Jen Jones are Executive Producers.
Garrett English also serves as Executive in Charge of Production for MTV. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent.
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About MTV

MTV is the world’s biggest youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of nearly 785 million households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all platforms. For more information about MTV in Asia, visit www.mtvasia.com. 

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