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New Cinemax Original Drama Series Quarry

PREMIERES SAME TIME AS THE U.S. ON SEPTEMBER 10 AT 10AM (9AM THAI/JKT) ON CINEMAX

SINGAPORE, AUGUST 16, 2016 – A brand-new eight-episode thrilling action drama series, QUARRY, will premiere in Asia at the same time as the U.S., on Saturday, September 10 at 10am (9am Thai/ Jkt) with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (9pm Thai/Jkt), exclusively on CINEMAX. Subsequent new episodes of QUARRY will air on Saturdays at the same time.

Set in and around Memphis during the early 1970s, QUARRY tells the story of Mac Conway, a Marine who returns home from a second tour of duty in Vietnam, only to find himself stigmatised by his involvement in a highly publicised massacre while fighting abroad. Though he and his fellow Marine Arthur Solomon have been exonerated of wrongdoing, they are greeted with hostility and rejection in Memphis, with neither able to land a decent job.

With Mac’s relationship with his wife Joni growing tenuous, he and Arthur are tempted by a lucrative offer from The Broker, a shady criminal involved in a network of killing and corruption that spans the length of the Mississippi River. At first, Mac refuses to offer up his services to The Broker, but after Arthur opts to trade his principles for quick cash, Mac – whom The Broker codenames “Quarry” – finds himself conscripted against his better judgment into The Broker’s crew, a turn of events that has dire consequences for both himself and Joni.

QUARRY stars Logan Marshall-Green (Prometheus, 24, Spider-Man: Homecoming) as Mac Conway, whose decision to return to Vietnam cost him a “normal” life; Jodi Balfour (Final Destination 5) as Mac’s wife Joni, whose job at a local newspaper led to a regrettable decision during Mac’s absence; Peter Mullan (Olive Kitteridge) as The Broker, whose promises come with cruel demands; Nikki Amuka-Bird (Luther) as Ruth Solomon, wife to Mac’s Marine pal Arthur and mother of two; and Damon Herriman (Justified) as Buddy, an eccentric member of The Broker’s team.

Based on the novels of Max Allan Collins (who also wrote Road to Perdition), the eight episodes of QUARRY are directed and executive produced by Greg Yaitanes (CINEMAX’s Emmy®-winning “Banshee”; Emmy® winner for directing “House, M.D.”), along with executive producer Steve Golin (HBO’s Emmy®-nominated “True Detective”; “Mr. Robot”; the Oscar®-winning “Spotlight”; the Oscar®-nominated “The Revenant”). It is created, written and executive produced by Graham Gordy & Michael D. Fuller (“Rectify”).

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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, Cinemax and 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.

Kids’ Media Consumption In Australia Up As Spending Power Rises To A$1.8 Billion

Cartoon Network’s New Generations latest study reveals trends and media habits of Australian kids

Kids media consumption has increased
TV still the most influential channel for reaching kids with viewing up 8% on last year
Twice as many children notice ads on TV compared to social media
Kids’ pocket money is up 7% on last year, to A$1.8 billion annually including gift money
86% of kids went online in the past month with a 33% increase in kids watching and posting online videos

SYDNEY (August 16, 2016) – Kids’ media consumption in Australia has increased over the past year, with their total spending power rising to A$1.8 billion annually, Cartoon Network’s annual leading research study into children and parents New Generations 2016 has found.

The report revealed that TV ads are still the most effective for reaching children, with watching TV remaining the top media consumption activity for kids. An impressive 92% of children watched TV in the last month – up 8%, with most tuning in to watch cartoons. The report also highlighted that kids prefer ads that feature comedy and characters, with Captain Risky (Budget Direct) the most liked ad for kids, followed by Unicorn Pooping (Squatty Potty) and McDonald’s.

Three times more kids find ads on TV funny compared to ads on social media and twice as many children notice ads on TV compared to social media. A significant 58% of parents surveyed cited TV as the most influential advertising platform for kids.

David Webb, Director of Research at Turner Asia Pacific, parent company of Cartoon Network and sister-brands Boomerang, POGO and Toonami, commented on the results, saying: “This year, the theme of the study was ‘connecting with kids’ and it was interesting to see that, even as children are creating their own online video content, and despite the popularity of social media, TV ads are still significantly more effective for reaching them. Also, that regardless of the platform, relatable and humorous content generally cuts through and resonates with young audiences – a demographic with considerable purchasing influence.”

The report uncovered a 33% increase in kids watching and posting videos online and a 7% increase in kids’ pocket money, to an average of A$556 a year including gift money. Kids are also well connected, with 86% jumping online in the past month, up 12%.

When it comes to social media, Facebook is still the number one platform for kids, but children spend more time on Snapchat. Almost a third of Snapchat users spend up to an hour and a half on the platform each day, compared to a quarter of Facebook users. The social media usage increases dramatically with age – multiplying by five times as children grow from 7-9 years old to 13 years of age. Parents have the most safety concerns for children with YouTube and Facebook, with kids’ TV channels the most trusted media.

The New Generations report also highlighted key concerns of Australian parents in relation to their kids’ financial futures, revealing that 70% of parents are worried about their kids’ capacity to buy property in the future. This was the primary concern, ahead of their children’s ability to save money (56%), afford university tuition (50%) and support a family/kids of their own (46%).

It surfaced that parents are looking to banks for education on financial literacy, with 42% saying that banks should take the lead on educating children on the topic. This has highlighted an opportunity for financial institutions to attract more customers, with almost half of parents responding that they would be more likely to open an account with a bank that offered educational programs.

The study, now in its 12th year, was released in Sydney today. It surveyed a group of more than 1,000 individuals, comprising children aged 4-14 and their parents, to gain insights into kids’ media habits and trends.

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For media enquiries or interview requests, please contact:

James Moore

Director of Communications, Turner Asia Pacific

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

About Cartoon Network’s New Generations 2016

New Generations is Cartoon Network’s pioneering and patented kids’ survey to better understand Australian kids’ lifestyle – their values, aspirations, media habits, consumption, pocket money, opinions, preferences and parental influence. Celebrating its 12th edition in Australia, the long established and respected research has interviewed nearly 20,000 child and parent pairs since inception.

About Cartoon Network Asia Pacific

Cartoon Network, the number one kids’ channel in Asia Pacific, offers the best in original animated content including the multi-award-winning global hits Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time and new comedy We Bare Bears. In 2016, the network welcomes back new series of popular franchises Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls. Cartoon Network is available in 31 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is currently seen in more than 88 million pay-TV homes. Internationally, it is seen in 192 countries and over 370 million homes, and is an industry leader with a global offering of the best in award-winning animated entertainment for kids and families, known for putting its fans at the center of everything by applying creative thinking and innovation across multiple platforms. Cartoon Network also reaches millions more through its websites, games and apps, including Cartoon Network Watch and Play and Cartoon Network Anything. Cartoon Network, sister company to Boomerang, POGO and Toonami, is a brand created and distributed by Turner, a Time Warner Company.

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.

James Moore
Director · Communications · Asia Pacific
Turner International Asia Pacific Limited

36/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
T: +852 3128 3720 M: +852 6323 7550

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Babytv sets record viewing figures in Indonesia

FOX-owned toddler channel becomes most-watched Entertainment Channel

London, 02 August 2016: BabyTV, the award-winning baby and toddler channel from FOX Networks Group, delivered its best month yet in June, reaching #1 position among the Entertainment Genre and #1 among All People (excluding terrestrial) on top Indonesian platform PT MNC Sky Vision Tbk (MSKY) with their brand Indovision.

Since it launched over a decade ago, BabyTV has always rated amongst the top kids’ channels, continuously increasing its viewing figures and strengthening its presence in the territory.

Most popular programmes include favorites such as Billy BamBam, Hungry Henry, Oliver and brand new series Little Lola Visits the Farm.

Maya Talit, SVP Affiliate Sales and Marketing, said, “We are incredibly pleased by these impressive results and we believe they are due to our continuous efforts to provide parents and children with fresh, quality and safe content. Our channel is truly unique and we pride ourselves in offering an unrivalled TV experience for families.”

“We are very grateful to Indovision for this successful long-term collaboration and we are convinced our new upcoming shows will carry on drawing more viewers”, she added.

“We are extremely happy with the achievement we have working together exclusively with Baby TV for almost a decade. We hope that our long term partnership will continue to inspire Indonesian children to ideas and information in a friendly way, that opens the door for future learning”, said Dhini W. Prayogo, Director of Marketing and Programming MSKY.

BabyTV is launching a whole host of exclusive new programmes and episodes such as Look What I Found!, The Post Train and Grandpa Joe’s Magical Playground so families can look forward to more fun and entertainment.

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Notes To Editors

ABOUT BABYTV:

BabyTV is the world’s leading baby and toddler network for children aged 4 & under and their parents, airing 24 hours a day, and completely commercial free. A FOX Channel, BabyTV is available in over 100 countries, via 700+ platforms and in 20 languages. BabyTV features top quality, original & exclusive shows, created by child development experts and designed for child & parent to enjoy together. Each hour on BabyTV is an enriching journey full of stories, songs, rhymes & lovable characters.

For more information, please visit: www.babytv.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT FOX NETWORKS GROUP:

FOX Networks Group (FNG) is 21st Century FOX’s international multi-media business. We develop, produce and distribute 300+ wholly- and majority-owned entertainment, sports, factual and movie channels in 45 languages across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. FNG’s core channel brands include FOX, FOX Sports, FOX Life, FOX+ and National Geographic Channel. FNG’s movie channels include FOX Movies, FOX Movies Premium and SCM (formerly Star Chinese Movies). Our non-linear brands include FOX Play, FOX Play+ and Nat Geo Play. These networks and their related mobile, non-linear and high- definition extensions, reach over 1.825 billion cumulative households worldwide. In addition, FNG owns and operates two production studios and produces thousands of local programming hours for its wholly owned channels and third parties.

For further information:

Anne Le Sinq

Marketing Manager

anne.lesinq@babytv.com

+44 20 3426 7091

ABOUT PT. MNC SKYVISION, TBK. (MSKY)

MSKY is the largest pay-TV Company in Indonesia, MSKY uses S-band satellite technology, the best in its class, with high resistance against weather disruption and superior broadcast capability. In terms of channel, MSKY owns the largest channel line-up, with 146 channels in its portfolio, 38 of which are exclusive channels that can only be seen on MSKY’s platforms. Various genres are offered by MSKY’s brand, skewed especially for children and families. Today MSKY is the leader of Indonesia’s pay-TV, market share more than 70% of 4 leading players pay-TV in Indonesia based on the report from the media partners Asia.

For more information, please visit: www.indovision.tv, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

For further information:

Domas Bathoro

Head of Brand Activation and PR Department

domas.bathoro@mncgroup.com

+62 21 5828000 Ext. 8105

BBC Pashto TV programme on Mashriq TV in Pakistan

12 August 2016. The BBC Pashto TV programme BBC Naray Da Wakht (BBC World Right Now) will be part of the daily schedule of Pakistan’s new Pashto-language channel, Mashriq TV, which starts broadcasting on Sunday 14 August.

Broadcast live from London in prime time – 18.30 Pakistan Standard Time – and presented by Sana Safi and Amanullah Atta, BBC Naray Da Wakht brings 24 minutes of key global and regional news reporting. The Friday sports supplement, Lobay, includes in-depth coverage of sporting developments that are of special interest to regional audiences.

The move to bring BBC Naray Da Wakht to Pashto-speakers in Pakistan via Mashriq TV builds on the show’s success in Afghanistan where it has a weekly viewership of 1.6 million via Shamshad TV. It adds to the BBC’ presence in Pakistan where it reaches a weekly audience of 13.1 million people on TV, radio and digital platforms, in Urdu, Pashto and English (2015).

BBC Afghan Editor, Meena Baktash, said: “We are proud that Mashriq TV will carry BBC Naray Da Wakht as part of its inaugural broadcast. A quarter of BBC Pashto’s global weekly audience of 6.7 million people is in Pakistan, and we hope that our programme’s daily broadcasts via Mashriq TV will make our content even more accessible to them. We are looking forward to this collaboration.”

Based in Peshawar, Mashriq TV aims at reaching Pashto-speaking audiences in north-western Pakistan and Islamabad. CEO, Mashriq TV, Syed Ayaz Badshah commented: “Launching a channel from Peshawar has been a great endeavour which we hope will help revive the entrepreneurial spirit in the region. We welcome this rebroadcasting collaboration with the BBC and are looking forward to the daily broadcasts of the BBC Pashto programme – they set a high standard for our editorial team to live up to.”

BBC Naray Da Wakht is also available on demand via the BBC Pashto channel on YouTube and the website bbcpashto.com. BBC Pashto is part of BBC World Service.

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For more information, please contact:

BBC World Service Group Communications – Lala Najafova lala.najafova@bbc.co.uk

Notes to editors:

BBC World Service delivers news content around the world, on radio, TV and digital, reaching a weekly audience of 246 million. As part of BBC World Service, BBC Learning English teaches English to global audiences. The BBC World Service Group operates around the world in 30 languages, on radio, TV and digital. The BBC attracts a weekly global news audience of 320 million people to its international news services including BBC World Service, BBC World News television channel and bbc.com/news.

PCCW Media collaborates with STX Entertainment to bring unique content to enrich its service offerings

PCCW (SEHK: 0008) – HONG KONG, August 12, 2016 – PCCW Media has collaborated with STX Entertainment to bring more premium content to viewers in Hong Kong, South East Asia and India.

PCCW has acquired an equity interest in US-based STX Entertainment, a fully integrated, diversified, global media company designed from inception to unlock value from the 21^st century’s changed media landscape. STX specializes in the development, production, marketing and distribution of talent-driven films, television, and digital media content, with a unique ability to maximize the impact of content across worldwide, multiplatform distribution channels. STX Entertainment is led by Mr. Robert Simonds, one of Hollywood’s most prolific and profitable film producers and entrepreneurs, and co-founded by Mr. Bill McGlashan, Managing Partner of TPG Growth.

In connection with the investment, PCCW has signed an overseas content distribution agreement with STX Entertainment to bring original and first-run Hollywood content, including recent US hit “Bad Moms” starring Mila Kunis, as well as co-produce regionally tailored programmes for PCCW to distribute across its pay-TV and OTT services in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and India further strengthening its content offerings of its OTT and pay-TV businesses.

Ms. Janice Lee, Managing Director of PCCW Media Group, said, “The new alliance represents an important milestone in expanding PCCW’s strategic investments into compelling content creation, not only for audience in Hong Kong but also for international audiences in markets which we operate. Furthermore, STX’s wide release of films and scripted television series can also be distributed across PCCW’s pay-TV and OTT platforms, thus bringing the best content to viewers in Hong Kong and in the region.”

The transaction does not constitute a notifiable transaction of PCCW Limited under Chapter 14 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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For more information, please contact:

Stella Wong

Group Communications

Tel: +852 2888 2253

Email: stella.wm.wong@pccw.com

Ivan Ho

Group Communications

Tel: +852 2883 8747
Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

Virginia Lim promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production & Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia

SINGAPORE, August 10, 2016 — Virginia Lim has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production and Marketing at Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia, it was announced today by Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager for SPT Networks, Asia.

Based in Singapore, Lim continues to oversee the entire network portfolio of Asian and English content channels, including leading general entertainment powerhouses AXN and ONE, as well as Animax, Sony Channel and GEM. Specifically, Lim is responsible for the overall content management for the five channels, including programming, acquisitions and original productions; as well as brand marketing and on-air promotions.

“Since taking over the consolidated content group in April 2015, Virginia has made an outstanding contribution to growing SPT Networks’ business in Asia, ensuring our channels remain leaders in their respective genres and that we continue to deliver entertainment that is multi-screen, locally relevant and engaging for our viewers in Asia,” said Ang.

“It is highly satisfying to select and deliver engaging content to expand our presence in Asia,” said Lim. “In this dynamic industry, we must remain nimble, so we’ll be rolling out a pipeline of initiatives in the near future that will bring our stories, talent and brands even closer to our viewers across the region.”

In the past year, Lim has spearheaded several key initiatives for SPT Networks, Asia. For AXN, Lim oversaw the pan-regional roll out of the channel’s brand refresh, complementing the dynamic new look with a stellar programming lineup that included the premiere of the highly anticipated FBI drama, Quantico. On the original programming front, Lim led the local adaptation of Cash Cab for AXN in the Philippines and the return of the hit-rated series, The Amazing Race Asia Season 5, which premieres this October.

In addition, Lim has cemented ONE’s leading position in Southeast Asia, introducing the express telecast primetime belt “Ppalli Ppalli” (“quick, quick” in Korean), and a major schedule refresh earlier this year to better reflect the needs of ONE’s viewers. The recent premiere of the wildly popular Doctors, which stars Park Shin Hye (Pinocchio) and TV veteran Kim Rae Won (Punch), was the highest rated Korean drama series in Singapore and Malaysia this year across all Korean channels. Later this month, ONE will premiere the region’s first ever same-time-as-Korea drama telecast of Scarlet Heart, the highly anticipated South Korean remake of the similarly titled Chinese series.

SPT Network’s portfolio was further strengthened by the launch of GEM in October 2015, with Lim collaborating with the channel’s joint venture partner, Nippon Television Network Corporation, to ensure a steady pipeline of prime Japanese content. A relative newcomer to the Asian entertainment genre, GEM recently expanded its distribution footprint to include Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines, in addition to its launch markets of Cambodia, Hong Kong and Thailand.

Lim joined SPT Networks, Asia in 2008 as Director of Programming for Animax and became Vice President of Asian Content in 2012. In this capacity, Lim oversaw the programming, marketing and on air promotions for ONE, Animax and GEM. In 2015, Lim was promoted to Vice President, Content and Marketing where she oversaw all functions of programming and marketing for the entire networks portfolio. Prior to joining SPT Networks, Asia, Lim worked with StarHub for over 10 years.

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 19 territories and in over 42 million homes.
www.SonyPicturesTelevision.com

Media Enquiries:
Jennifer Doig
Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia
jennifer_doig@spe.sony.com / +65 6622 4278

Music for your eyes – Channel V transitions into a definitive 24 hours music channel for the youth

Mumbai, 8 August 2016: Star India’s Channel V has made the much-awaited transition into a 24 hours music channel this August, continuing with its legacy. With this, Channel V promises to introduce the Indian youth to the future of music entertainment in India where content will be curated for visual delight. The programming will focus on music videos that not only sound good but look good as well, presenting them in the most clutter free environment offering its viewers a great viewing experience.

According to our research, music channels rarely look different from one another. Not only do they lack a unique voice, but they also feature a cluttered environment where the visual experience is compromised. With an idea of actively involving audiences, rather than just passively consuming music, the new look of Channel V is refreshing. Uncluttered look, great music videos, minimal graphics on screen will ensure a high-quality experience to the viewer, promising an unparalleled visual experience.

The global Indian youth today enjoys latest Indian hits as well as popular international music. Staying true to its image, V will be the only channel to deliver a complete package at the consumers doorstep.

With the foray back into the music television industry, Hemal Jhaveri, General Manager and Executive Vice President – Channel V, Star Gold, Movies OK & Utsav movies said, “Channel V has been a strong brand synonymous with music in India. We at V are keen on changing the music videos viewing experience. Last few years the TV music category has been dormant. With the revamp of Channel V, we aim to redefine the music video experience by delivering an uncluttered high-quality experience, with curated content for a visual delight.”

The new logo and channel packaging have been created by the in-house design team. In a beautiful mix of the real world meets contemporary digital design. The origami-inspired logo manages to create a distinct, youthful and approachable form that connects perfectly with today’s youth. The packaging is bold, vibrant, yet simple while building upon the ‘V’ form.

Along with a new look and programming, Channel V will also launch a high decibel 360 marketing campaign across key metros. With prime focus on the digital medium, the campaign will also have a presence on TV, radio and outdoor sites. Other than this the channel will also participate in some exciting on ground activities to tap into young audiences at major youth hangouts across key metros.

About STAR India
STAR India has defined the Indian media landscape since 1991 and today is one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, reaching approximately 650 million viewers a month across India and more than 100 other countries. STAR generates 20,000 hours of content every year and broadcasts 40+ channels in 8 different languages, reaching 9 out of 10 C&S TV homes in India.

The network’s entertainment channel portfolio includes STAR Gold, Channel V, STAR World, STAR Movies, STAR Utsav, Star Utsav Movies, Life OK, Movies OK and STAR Plus, India’s No. 1 Hindi General Entertainment Channel. It has a leading presence in regional broadcasting as well, through a bouquet of affiliate channels which includes STAR Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, STAR Pravah, Asianet, Asianet Plus, Suvarna, Suvarna Plus, Vijay and now Maa. It is also present in the Indian movie production and distribution space through Fox STAR Studios, an affiliate joint venture company.

STAR India is making quantum leaps in transforming sports in the country by leveraging the group’s strengths in superior content and audience engagement. STAR’s sports business has grown rapidly to 8 channel properties (STAR Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 and STAR Sports HD1, HD2, HD3 and HD4), making it the leading sports network in the country.

STAR is set to drive the agenda on digital content consumption in the country with Hotstar, STAR’s revolutionary digital platform that brings your favourite TV shows, movies and sports in one destination.

STAR India is a fully owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

MEASAT and Globecast Bring Four (4) BBC Channels to Asia

Kuala Lumpur, 01 August 2016 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today an agreement with Globecast Asia (“Globecast”) and BBC Worldwide (“BBC”) to distribute four (4) BBC channels via the MEASAT-3 satellite.

BBC Earth HD showcasing the work of the world’s foremost factual filmmakers.
BBC Lifestyle HD on home, design, and food to entertain, engage and inspire.
CBeebies HD for children under six, delivering a safe, non-violent, interactive experience to promote imaginative play, social interaction, language skills and educational values.
BBC Entertainment featuring seductive contemporary drama and thrilling crime series along with classic and cutting-edge comedy.

“MEASAT is excited to partner with Globecast and support the distribution of these channels via the MEASAT-3 distribution platform,” said Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Commercial Officer, MEASAT. “The addition of these channels strengthens the MEASAT video neighbourhood and MEASAT’s position as the satellite provider of choice.”

MEASAT-3 is collocated with the MEASAT-3a and MEASAT-3b satellites at Asia’s prime video hot slot of 91.5°E. The three satellites form the region’s strongest video neighbourhood, providing UHD, HD and SD channels across Asia, Australia, East Africa and Eastern Europe.

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About MEASAT

MEASAT is a premium supplier of services to leading broadcasters, Direct-To-Home (DTH) platforms and telecom operators. With capacity across six (6) communication satellites, MEASAT provides satellite services to over 150 countries representing 80% of the world’s population across Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

The MEASAT satellite fleet includes the state-of-the-art MEASAT-3, MEASAT-3a and MEASAT-3b satellites co-located at 91.5°E, supporting Asia’s premium DTH and video distribution neighbourhood; MEASAT-2 at 148.0°E; and, MEASAT-5 at 119.5°E. In Africa, the AFRICASAT-1a satellite at 46.0°E provides satellite capacity across the African continent with connectivity to Europe, the Middle East, Malaysia and Singapore. The MEASAT fleet will be further strengthened end 2018 with the addition of MEASAT-2a at 148.0°E.

Working with a select group of world-class partners, MEASAT also provides a complete range of broadcast and telecommunications solutions. Services include UHD/HD and SD video play-out, video turnaround, co-location, uplinking, broadband and IP termination services. For more information, please visit www.measat.com.

Contact: Ilham Bakti Adnan / ilham@measat.com / +60 3 82132154

ONE set to premiere ‘Scarlet Heart’ at the same time as Korea

‘Doctors’ achieves 2016 ratings records in Singapore and Malaysia

Scarlet Heart

SINGAPORE (August 4, 2016)— In a first for Southeast Asia, Sony’s ONE channel is set to premiere the highly anticipated South Korean drama series Scarlet Heart at the same time as its telecast in Korea on August 29. The unprecedented announcement comes hot on the heels of the successful Doctors series premiere last month, which tops primetime as the highest rated Korean drama series amongst all Korean channels in Singapore and Malaysia.*

Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production & Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia said, “ONE continues to break new ground when it comes to bringing the best South Korean entertainment to our viewers. Scarlet Heart’s simulcast with Korea means that fans will enjoy unprecedented access to the latest episodes as soon as they are released, with absolutely no waiting. Scarlet Heart, together with the incredible popularity of Doctors and our other captivating series, further strengthens ONE’s position as the top destination for the best in Korean entertainment.”

Scarlet Heart is the South Korean remake of the similarly titled Chinese series, and is set to premiere on 29 August, every Monday and Tuesday at 9pm (8pm JKT), first and exclusively on ONE. The original Chinese series is widely perceived to be one of the most popular Asian romance period drama productions to date, and the remake has generated much buzz amongst Korean drama fans since it was first announced.

Helmed by a star-studded cast, Scarlet Heart builds on the same premise as the original Chinese series but is based on the Korean Goryeo dynasty instead of the Chinese Qing dynasty. Headlining the series as female protagonist is singer-songwriter and actress Lee Ji Eun (IU), whose character is catapulted back in time from the modern era. In the past, she finds herself trapped within a web of political intrigue and complicated love lines involving the princes of Goryeo, who are played by Lee Joon Ki, Kang Ha Neul, Hong Jong Hyun, Baek Hyun of K-pop boyband EXO, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Ji Soo. Rounding off the ensemble cast are rookie actress Kang Han Na and idol-actress Seol Hyun of Girl’s Generation fame, who will both play princesses.

The South Korean remake is led by director Kim Kyu Tae, whose past works include acclaimed series such as That Winter, the Wind Blows. Scarlet Heart will be fully pre-produced for a 20-episode run and has moved into post-production after filming wrapped earlier this month.

*Doctors ratings notes:

Singapore

Doctors is the #1 mini-series on Korean channels in Singapore this year.
During the airing of Doctors, ONE is the top rated Korean channel, tripling the rating of all other Korean channels combined.

Source: Kantar Media Singapore TAM Jan 1 – Jul 15 2016, Doctors rating for the period of Jun 21-Jul 13, 2016. Target: Cable 4+

Malaysia

Doctors is the highest rated drama series on Korean channels in Malaysia this year.
During the airing Doctors, ONE is the top rated channel on Astro. Its rating is more than 10 times of the combined rating of other Korean channels.

Source: Kantar Media Malaysia DTAM Jan 1 – Jul 15 2016, Doctors consolidated rating for the period of Jun 21-Jul 13, 2016. Target: Astro 4+

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About ONE

ONE is the first Asian general entertainment channel from Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, the broadcaster of Asia’s leading cable channels AXN, Animax, Sony Channel and GEM.

ONE showcases the latest South Korean drama and entertainment programs. These include selected prime time dramas within 24 hours of their debut broadcasts in Korea. Viewers can catch the biggest stars and hottest names in Korean entertainment, from young and trendy idol dramas to popular soap operas, along with the current variety buzz and the top K-pop hits. In addition, ONE has also regularly brought South Korean artistes on promotional tours to meet with fans. Successful events have included stars like Ricky Kim and kids (Oh! My Baby), Joo Won (The Gang Doctor), Zo In Sung (That Winter, The Wind Blows), Lee Hyun Woo (To the Beautiful You), Lee Dong Wook (Scent of a Woman), Kim Sun-A (Scent of a Woman), Jang Hyuk (Midas), and K-pop boy group BTOB; as well as the resoundingly successful Running Man fan meet in Singapore and Malaysia. ONE has also recently launched an online news site ONE Scoop that brings its viewers the latest K-drama news, pop quizzes and giveaways. For the latest K-buzz, visit www.onetvasia.com/ONEScoop.

ONE HD is the high definition feed of ONE which is available in Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. See www.onetvasia.com for more.

Media Contacts

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Timothy Oh

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Discovery Communications Invests in VS Media Group, the First and Largest Chinese Multi-channel Network

– Investment reinforces Discovery’s commitment to accelerate multi-platform growth and be a leading convergent media company of the future –

Shanghai/Singapore, 2 August, 2016 – Discovery Communications today announced it has taken a minority stake in VS MEDIA, a top MultiChannel Network (MCN) that super-serves digital natives in Greater China. With more than 55 million subscribers and 320 million video views a month, VS MEDIA is the first and largest MCN that focuses on Chinese content creators.

Founded in 2013 by media entrepreneur Ivy Wong, VS MEDIA is devoted to young Chinese leading mobile-enabled and socially-driven lives. In just three years, the next generation media company has recruited and mentored a multi-talented cohort of more than 500 creators. It empowers creators by providing production facilities and funding, offering direction and support for cross-marketing, social media and search optimisation to enable monetisation opportunities.

Commenting on the investment, Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “I admire the strong community spirit Ivy has fostered with local creators and their followers. As Discovery looks to build deeper traction in the Chinese-speaking markets, VS MEDIA’s robust following is incredibly valuable to us. Through their advanced analytics, we can get fully plugged in to the Chinese millennial zeitgeist.”

“This group of digital natives is the most mobile-connected generation in history with a huge thirst for online content. Discovery’s great track record in innovative and immersive storytelling, coupled with VS MEDIA’s cutting-edge community, presents a creative and unique content ecosystem to meet this ever-growing demand,” Bastings added

Ivy Wong, Founder, VS MEDIA said, “This partnership is a significant milestone in our company’s evolution. We believe that everyone can be an influencer as well as a digital entrepreneur. We continue to uncover, nurture and present the next generation of talent, raising the bar and setting industry best practices. Our creators are instilled with a deep sense of professionalism and we help fulfil their dreams by maximising opportunities in and outside of China. VS MEDIA is fortunate to have investors who support our mission. Last month, we received the backing of CMC Holdings and today, Discovery Communications. Leveraging on Discovery’s expertise, we are driven, more than ever, to propel our growth by empowering creators to come up with more high quality and addictive content.”

Through recent investments, VS MEDIA is setting up a US$4million content development fund which will be used to collaborate with creators to produce local formats. The fund allows creators to pitch original content ideas with potential for multi- franchises. This will be produced for VS MEDIA’s consumer brand, VS ME, which embodies the maverick spirit and tenacity of its creators and followers.

To kick off the initiative, VS MEDIA has identified five strong concepts from its creators:

An eSports docudrama which will feature Jay Chou, Derek Chung, Forrest Li, MiSTakE and Toyz – movers and shakers of the industry.
A VR series with an iconic Chinese fashion figure, to uncover local designers in China.
A rockumentary on up-and-coming musician Tien, who will be performing for the President of Cuba.
A travelogue shot in VR featuring three prominent viral stars from Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
A dramedy by one of VS MEDIA’s most influential creators, Jin Da Wei, who presents a humorous take on the industry, the misconceptions and the journey to online fame.

VS MEDIA will tap into content from Discovery Digital Networks (DDN), which produces and distributes digital-native programming appealing to millennial audiences across platforms globally. The DDN content will be locally branded, customised and curated for VS ME. To further boost engagement with the global Chinese-speaking communities, Discovery will lend its expertise in developing strong IPs and content.

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