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ZEE Entertainment Q1 FY2017 Financial Results and Earnings Release

The Board of Directors of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) (BSE Code: 505537, NSE Code: ZEEL.EQ, Reuters Code: ZEE.NS, Bloomberg Code: Z IN) in its meeting held on July 26, 2016, has taken on record the unaudited consolidated financial results of ZEE and its subsidiaries for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Please find attached the Financial Results & Earnings Release for your reference and necessary use. Please let us know in case you require additional information on the same.

The results are also available on the company’s website www.zeetelevision.com

 

ZEEL Q1 FY2017 Earnings Release

ZEEL Q1FY2017 Financial Release

Discovery Strengthens Northeast-Asia Region with Appointment of Jay Trinidad as SVP and GM

Leading digital strategist with strong track record in consumer-centric operational excellence to scale up Japan and Korea markets

Singapore, 26 July, 2016 – In line with its ambition to accelerate growth, through new investment and innovation, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific has appointed Jay Trinidad as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Northeast Asia. Trinidad will focus on expanding the business and brands beyond pay-TV platforms toward a true convergent media and entertainment company. He will also be tasked with delivering compelling brand experiences to the millennial audience by redefining Discovery’s suite of products.

Trinidad began his career at Google and during his 10-year tenure, he rose through the ranks to become the Head of Consumer Marketing and Operations for the Asia region. While he was there, Trinidad was responsible for driving the acquisition of millions of new users for Google Chrome – making it the number one browser in Asia. Trinidad was most recently with McDonald’s Japan as Vice President of Digital where he led their strategy and intensified the customer experience and engagement through digital innovation. Trinidad also previously held senior roles in Gengo, an online people-powered translation platform, and mobile payment gateway Square, Inc.

Based in Tokyo, Trinidad will report into Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Trinidad takes over the Japan business from Louis Boswell who has switched portfolio to head Discovery’s Southeast Asia operations. Hee-Man Lee, the Country Manager for Korea and his team will now be folded into Trinidad’s group.

Commenting on the appointment, Bastings said, “As we inject digital into our DNA, I am thrilled to have someone of Jay’s calibre join our team. His expertise in pure-play digital and consumer-centric innovation is invaluable as we evolve and take Discovery to the next stage of growth, particularly in Northeast Asia, where we are looking to meaningfully invest and take full advantage of the region’s sophisticated and widespread wireless infrastructure.”

Trinidad is originally from the Philippines, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Stanford University.

New Asian entertainment channel GEM to make a dazzling entrance in Singapore!

Starting from 29 July, viewers can watch the latest Asian programmes, including express titles on the same day as their telecast in Japan, only on GEM (Singtel TV Ch 519)

Singapore, 26 July 2016 – Discover the delights of Asian entertainment with the new channel GEM, set to launch on Singtel TV Channel 519 on 29 July 2016! As the one-stop destination for the best of Asian entertainment, viewers in Singapore will now have access to high quality, hotly anticipated shows in high definition.

As a joint venture channel between Sony Pictures Television Networks and Nippon Television Network Corporation, Japan’s leading, award-winning terrestrial network, GEM’s offerings include first-run and exclusive programmes from Japan, as well as shows from other Asian territories including China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Spanning action, period, comedy, family and romance genres, the channel is anchored by a wide range of drama and variety series featuring a star-studded cast that will keep audiences returning for more.

“GEM has seen great success in territories such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Cambodia. Building on the abiding interest in Japanese programmes and lifestyle trends in this part of the world, we are delighted that GEM can strengthen the burgeoning return of the J-wave. We look forward to exciting viewers in Singapore with the latest shows and top Japanese artistes,” said Ang Hui Keng, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

Top-billed programmes in August include all three of Nippon TV’s current season of primetime dramas. Airing every Wednesday at 10.10pm on the same day as Japan, Your Home is My Business! is a Japanese comedy starring Keiko Kitagawa as a real estate agent who will go to any lengths to sell a property. Every Tuesday at 9pm, viewers can enjoy thriller series Lost ID within the same week as Japan. Starring Tatsuya Fujiwara from the Death Note movies, the series follows the journey of a man who has had his identity stolen from him. Rounding out the trio is a new television adaptation of acclaimed novel The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, which will premiere on 15 August and will air every Monday at 9pm, fresh from Japan.

Other Asian drama highlights include Because of Love, a Chinese romantic series starring former F4 member Jerry Yan; the series premieres on 9 August and airs every Monday to Friday at 8pm. Viewers can also catch the on-going series Lady & Liar, a Chinese romance drama from the producers of the hit series The Prince of Lan Ling, every Monday to Friday at 7pm.

The channel also boasts a myriad of highly entertaining Japanese variety programmes including TOKUSON: Life Hacks!, a series offering easy, efficient tricks and handy shortcuts to mundane tasks, airing every Monday at 10.10pm; MOCO’S Kitchen, a top-rated cooking show featuring quick, simple recipes by talented actor-chef Hayami Mocomichi, airing every Tuesday at 10.10pm; and EXIT!, an exhilarating puzzle-solving escape game show that will put audiences at the edge of their seats, airing every Friday at 10.10pm.

Viewers in Singapore can catch all this excitement and more on Singtel TV Channel 519 starting 29 July, 2016. Visit www.singteltv.com.sg/gem.

From 26 July 2016 till 25 August 2016, Singtel subscribers will also get a free preview of GEM during the first month of its launch.

For more information on GEM’s offerings, please see www.GEMTVASIA.com.

HBO Releases Two New Game of Thrones Trailers and Silicon Valley Highlights at Comic-con International: San Diego 2016

SINGAPORE, JULY 23, 2016 – HBO has released new trailers from their critically-acclaimed Original series at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016, comprising of:

Please click on the hyperlinks to view the new trailers.

GAME OF THRONES recently received 23 Primetime Emmy® nominations, the most of any nominee for the third year in a row, including Outstanding Drama Series. SILICON VALLEY received 11 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series.

Watch both series anytime on HBO On Demand / HBO GO or catch the season six encore telecast of the Emmy®– and Golden Globe-winning series GAME OF THRONES every Monday at 8.30pm from August 8 on HBO SIGNATURE. Season three of SILICON VALLEY returns on HBO SIGNATURE every Monday at 10pm from August 29.

The seven episode seventh season of GAME OF THRONES will premiere same time as the U.S. in the summer of next year, exclusively on HBO.

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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.

HBO and Home Box Office are service marks on Home Box Office, Inc. Used with permission.

Viacom International Media Networks Airs a New MTV Branded Block in the Philippines With Free-to-air Broadcaster TV5 Network Inc.

PHILIPPINES, 25 JULY 2016 – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), today announced the launch of a new weekend MTV branded block, which started airing in the Philippines on 16 July 2016 with free-to-air broadcaster, TV5 Network Inc.

Over 18.4 million Filipino homes which can access TV5, are now able to enjoy a weekend of up to two and a half hours* of popular MTV international content including Catfish: The TV Show, Ex on the Beach and Ridiculousness. In the first weekend premiere on the channel, the shows for the branded block ranked within the top ten highly rated shows on TV5.

“We have a strong MTV fan base from the Philippines with a well-received localized channel via MTV Pinoy. The move to introduce an MTV branded block with TV5 allows us to get an expanded reach, especially with some of our more popular MTV international long-form content,” said VIMN Asia Pacific’s executive vice president and managing director, Mark Whitehead.

“We are delighted to introduce an MTV branded block on TV5. We’ve seen the continued popularity of the brand and believe the branded block will provide added value for the programming line-up targeted at our young viewers,” said Vincent “Coach Chot” Reyes, President of Media5, Exclusive Sales and Marketing arm of  TV5.

MTV is currently available in the Philippines as a localized channel, MTV Pinoy on DTH provider, Cignal and other Pay TV operators.

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Footnote:

* The weekend block includes a 1.5 hour slot on Saturday evenings at 9.30 – 11pm and a 1-hour slot on Sunday evening at 8.45 – 9.45pm.

 

About Viacom International Media Networks

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, and more. Viacom brands reach more than 3.4 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com, blog.viacom.com and the Viacom Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.

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.

 

About TV5 Network Inc.

TV5 NETWORK INC. (formerly ABC Development Corporation), ‹the television arm of MediaQuest Holdings Inc., is a company engaged in television and  radio broadcasting, program production for local and international  audiences, and other related businesses. It operates TV5, a free-to-air TV channel with its main studio and transmitter located in Quirino  Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City. TV5 Network Inc., sells and markets commercial airtime and other advertising opportunities to local and international brands through Media5 Corporation.

 

Contact:                                                

Viacom International Media Networks

Adeline Ong, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Asia

t: (65) 6420 7240  m: (65) 9366 7323

e: adeline.ong@vimn.com

 

TV5 Network Inc.

Peachy Vibal-Guioguio, PR Consultant

t: (63) 908 897 3118

e: peachy@mediadotexchange.com

We have a strong MTV fan base from the Philippines with a well-received localized channel via MTV Pinoy. The move to introduce an MTV branded block with TV5 allows us to get an expanded reach, especially with some of our more popular MTV international long-form content.

VIMN Asia Pacific’s executive vice president and managing director, Mark Whitehead

We are delighted to introduce an MTV branded block on TV5. We’ve seen the continued popularity of the brand and believe the branded block will provide added value for the programming line-up targeted at our young viewers.

Vincent “Coach Chot” Reyes, President of Media5, Exclusive Sales and Marketing arm of TV5

The “2016 Nickelodeon Slime Cup” Continues as the Teams Compete for Gooey Green Glory in “the Slime Cup Games”

Tune in on 25 July at 5.30PM (TH/WIB), 6.30PM (HK/MY/SG) and 7PM (PH) to Go Behind the Scenes with the Orange Carpet Special Edition: Slime Cup, and Join the Fun Online at www.slimecup.com

Tweet it: The 2016 @nickelodeontv #SlimeCup continues as teams compete for gooey green glory in “The Slime Cup Games” starting 1 Aug!

 SINGAPORE, 25 JULY 2016 – The teams may be Blue, Purple, Red and Yellow, but the competition is glowing green as the Nickelodeon stars have been sorted into their 2016 Nickelodeon Slime Cup teams and are ready to compete in the The Slime Cup Games, an on-air event set to premiere on Monday, 1 August at 3pm (TH/WIB), 4pm (HK/MY/SG) and 4.30pm (PH) on Nickelodeon. During this week-long special from 1 to 5 August, for two-hours a day, the four Slime Cup teams will compete in the slimiest and gooiest of challenges with the goal of accumulating the most Slime points to win the Slime Cup trophy. The winning team will be announced on Friday, 5 August. The challenges will be accompanied by new competition-themed episodes of live-action favorites Bella and The Bulldogs; Game Shakers; Henry Danger; Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, & Dawn; and The Thundermans. A catch-up of the new episodes will be aired on Friday, 5 August at 3pm (TH/WIB), 4pm (HK/MY/SG) and 4.30pm (PH). Repeat telecasts of this special will air from 1 to 5 August at 7pm (TH), 8pm (HK/SG) and 8.30pm (PH).
  • Monday, 1 August: Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn – Diary of an Angry Quad

Dawn plots to get back at Nicky, Ricky and Dicky for reading her diary one too many times, leading to none of them trusting one another and a prank that goes a little too far.

  • Tuesday, 2 August: Bella and The Bulldogs – Parents & Pigskins

Bella fears that her mom is going to be embarrassed at the annual parents and students flag football game. Newt and Sawyer worry that Troy has a secret weapon for the game.

  • Wednesday, 3 August: Henry Danger – Twin Henrys

Henry has Schwoz’s shape-shifting android fill in for him at a family dinner so he can watch the MMA fight of the year with Charlotte and Ray.

  • Thursday, 4 August: The Thundermans – He Got Game Night

Hank raises the stakes of family game night to a new high, and each member of the family will do whatever it takes to win the grand prize.

Leading up to The Slime Cup Games, Nickelodeon will be airing the Orange Carpet Special Edition: Slime Cup, an 11-minute special featuring Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawnco-stars Casey Simpson and Lizzy Greene. The two co-hosts will take fans behind the scenes of the 2016 Nickelodeon Slime Cup. Lizzy and Casey will check out this year’s activities, get the inside scoop on the players’ strategies to win, and even experience a bit of the Slime action themselves!

The Nickelodeon Slime Cup Competition 2016 teams are:

Team BLUE:
  • Jack Griffo (The Thundermans)
  • Ella Anderson (Henry Danger)
  • Cree Cicchino (Game Shakers)
  • Mace Coronel (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn)

Team RED:

  • Addison Riecke (The Thundermans)
  • Jace Norman (Henry Danger)
  • Madisyn Shipman (Game Shakers)
  • Coy Stewart (Bella and the Bulldogs)

Team PURPLE:

  • Brec Bassinger (Bella and the Bulldogs)
  • Diego Velazquez (The Thundermans)
  • Sean Ryan Fox (Henry Danger)
  • Benjamin Flores Jr. (Game Shakers)

Team YELLOW:

  • Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans)
  • Riele Downs (Henry Danger)
  • Thomas Kuc (Game Shakers)
  • Aidan Gallagher (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn)

Kids at home can head to slimecup.com to register and play in the all-new interactive Slime Cup Games digital game, a collection of sports-themed, mini games featuring Nickelodeon’s popular animated characters. Gameplay via the Slime Cup Games interactive game earns kids Slime points, which automatically go towards their team’s tally as well as their individual standing within the local leaderboard for the chance at winning their own Slime Cup trophy and medal. Slime points are also redeemable for digital in-game rewards at the Nickelodeon SlimeStand marketplace.

 The site also includes additional games, quizzes, polls, photo flip books, player profiles, and exclusive videos. Kids can also create their very own customizable team stat cards or train along with their team via the Training Camp fitness challenge, in partnership with Team UNICEF.

Downloadable artwork is available at the end of this news release.

 The Slime Cup Games promo

Link to view/embed clip: https://vimeo.com/vimnasia/theslimecupgames

 On the final day of the weeklong stunt, the winning team will be revealed as the Slime points earned by kids in the Slime Cup Games digital game will be tallied up alongside the Slime points accrued by the Nickelodeon stars in the televised events. The team with the highest Slime point tally will be crowned the 2016 Slime Cup champions.

About Nickelodeon Slime Cup

Nickelodeon is bringing back the most Slimetastic international competition on the planet with the return of the 2016 Nickelodeon Slime Cup. This July and August, four teams of Nickelodeon live-action stars will compete in slimey head-to-head on-air challenges. Kids at home can root for their favorite team and join in the fun by watching the games beginning on 18th July on international Nickelodeon channels, and by participating online at slimecup.com. The team with the most combined Slime points, both from online gameplay and on-air events, will take home the Slime Cup trophy.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Viacom International Media Networks

 

Raemier Francis

Assistant, Communications, Southeast Asia

t: +65 6420 7260

e: raemier.francis@vimnmix.com

Twitter: @VIMNAsia_PR

 

Loh Bi Feng

Manager, Communications, Southeast Asia

t: +65 6420 7154  m: +65 9002 9607

e: loh.bifeng@vimn.com

Advertising agent for Premier League co-branded channels

HONG KONG, July 22, 2016 – LeEco has been appointed by LeSports HK and Now TV as the exclusive TV advertising agent for their Premier League co-branded channels. The advertisements and sponsorships will be broadcast through the Premier League co-branded channels on both LeSports HK and Now TV platforms, enabling advertisers to reach a broader customer base with maximum publicity effect.

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About LeSports HK

LeSports HK, a subsidiary of Letv Sports Culture Develop (Beijing) Co., was officially established in September 2015 with a mission to support and promote the sports industry and associations in the city and ultimately, to inspire Hong Kongers to participate in more sports. LeSports HK holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for Premier League from 2016 to 2019 and FA Cup from 2015/16 to 2018/19 as well as more than 2,500 licensed sports matches including the Chinese Super League, the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification games, the Copa Libertadores de America, the Copa do Brasil, the Fédération Equestre Internationale, Major League Baseball, the Chinese Women’s Super League, the Chinese men’s and women’s national football teams’ matches, the Chinese Olympic men’s team and the Chinese national youth basketball team, the China Touring Car Championship and many other international sporting events.

Launched in August 2012 as sports.letv.com, the company has evolved over time to become LeSports. The company provides users with video services including webcasting, video-on-demand, and additional information on football, basketball, tennis, golf, Formula 1 and other sports events. In March 2014, Letv Sports Culture Develop (Beijing) Co., Ltd. was officially established, modelled on sports.letv.com. The video-streaming website was transformed into an eco-sports company covering the entire industrial chain with its event operation, content platform, smart devices and value-added services. LeSports now possesses the exclusive broadcast rights to over 300 sporting events, including the Chinese Super League. With its abundant broadcast resources, LeSports has risen to become the largest copyright holder in the sports industry.

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About Now TV

Now TV is one of the world’s largest commercial deployments of IPTV and Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV provider. It is delivered by PCCW Media Limited, the multimedia and entertainment subsidiary of PCCW Limited. PCCW also holds interests in telecommunications, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

Now TV offers the widest range of local and international content on its platform in Hong Kong. Its quality self-produced content includes two news channels and a diverse line up of entertainment and infotainment programmes. This is complemented by leading Asian and international content and brands across news, sports, movie, drama, entertainment, information and kids genres.

Now TV’s premium content can be accessed through linear TV channels, on-demand and via OTT companion apps while on the move. Now TV can also be enjoyed on the eye devices provided by HKT, the telecommunications business of PCCW.

To learn more about Now TV, please visit http://nowtv.now.com/.

About PCCW Limited

PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a Hong Kong-based company which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

The Company holds a majority interest in HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider. HKT 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 sale, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.

PCCW also owns a fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong, which includes a highly successful IPTV operation, Now TV. As the provider of Hong Kong’s first quadruple-play experience, PCCW offers a range of innovative media content and services across four delivery platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile.

Also wholly-owned by the Group, PCCW Solutions is a leading information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing provider in Hong Kong and mainland China.

In addition, PCCW holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the wholly-owned UK Broadband Limited. To learn more about PCCW, please visit www.pccw.com.

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About LeEco

Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting, LeEco is committed to creating the “Le Ecosystem,” a next-generation Internet engine that offers an online platform completed with Content, Device and Application. There are seven sub-ecosystems within Le Ecosystem, namely Internet and Cloud, Mobile, Content, Big Screen, Sports, Automobile and Internet Finance Ecosystem. The sub-ecosystems is engaged in a rich array of businesses, spanning from Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets, large-screen applications to e-commerce, sports content broadcast and event management, open cloud platform, Internet-based electric vehicles, etc. LeEco has undergone a rebranding process in January 2016 and opened a new chapter in Le Ecosystem’s development as it fully gears up for global expansion.

Le.com made history on August 12, 2010 when it was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, making it the world’s first IPO Company in the sector. Prolific as well as successful, Le.com currently offers more than 100,000 episodes of TV dramas and over 5,000 movie titles. In addition, the site draws an estimated 250 million page views per day, 350 million users per month, 100 million daily content viewers on mobile devices, and 10 million daily content viewers on large-screen TVs.

LeEco Hong Kong, the headquarters of Asia Pacific region, was officially set up in August 2014, marking an important milestone of the company’s expansion in the overseas market. The company provides Hong Kong with an established, vertically-integrated Le Ecosystem. LeEco has held 20 online sales in Hong Kong, with thousands of smart devices sold on every occasion. Currently, LeEco Hong Kong offers various sales channels for users, including online pre-ordering services and 1,800+ offline outlets in Hong Kong and Macau. As the only entertainment platform with over 1,700 hours of 4K programs in Hong Kong, LeEco has always been committed to providing rich and diverse online content including movies, dramas, variety shows and concerts to its fans.

For further information, please contact:

Ronnie Tong

LeEco

Tel:      +852 5299 0861

Email: ronnietong@le.com

 Ivan Ho

PCCW Media Limited

Tel:      +852 2883 8747

Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

Jointly issued by LeSports HK and PCCW Media Limited.

2016-19 Premier League will be delivered on LeSports HK and Now TV platforms

All 380 matches in each season to be broadcast live in HD

HONG KONG, July 21, 2016 – LeSports HK and Now TV will broadcast through their co-branded channels all the Premier League matches during 2016-19 seasons. The content will be fully produced by LeSports HK and delivered to the respective customers of LeSports HK and Now TV via their platforms. LeSports HK platforms include official website (www.LeSports.com), LeSports HK smartphone app, Le Super TV app and Le TV Box. Now TV platforms include IPTV, Now Player app and website (nowplayer.now.com), and Now Soccer app.

Starting in August, LeSports HK and Now TV customers will be able to watch all Premier League matches on 11 co-branded channels, including 10 bilingual channels (Cantonese and English) and one English channel (PLTV Channel). Soccer fans may also access the matches live via Le Sports and Now TV OTT platforms, or relive their favourite moments via on-demand services.

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About LeSports HK

LeSports HK, a subsidiary of Letv Sports Culture Develop (Beijing) Co., was officially established in September 2015 with a mission to support and promote the sports industry and associations in the city and ultimately, to inspire Hong Kongers to participate in more sports. LeSports HK holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for Premier League from 2016 to 2019 and FA Cup from 2015/16 to 2018/19 as well as more than 2,500 licensed sports matches including the Chinese Super League, the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification games, the Copa Libertadores de America, the Copa do Brasil, the Fédération Equestre Internationale, Major League Baseball, the Chinese Women’s Super League, the Chinese men’s and women’s national football teams’ matches, the Chinese Olympic men’s team and the Chinese national youth basketball team, the China Touring Car Championship and many other international sporting events.

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Launched in August 2012 as sports.letv.com, the company has evolved over time to become LeSports. The company provides users with video services including webcasting, video-on-demand, and additional information on football, basketball, tennis, golf, Formula 1 and other sports events. In March 2014, Letv Sports Culture Develop (Beijing) Co., Ltd. was officially established, modelled on sports.letv.com. The video-streaming website was transformed into an eco-sports company covering the entire industrial chain with its event operation, content platform, smart devices and value-added services. LeSports now possesses the exclusive broadcast rights to over 300 sporting events, including the Chinese Super League. With its abundant broadcast resources, LeSports has risen to become the largest copyright holder in the sports industry.

About Now TV

Now TV is one of the world’s largest commercial deployments of IPTV and Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV provider. It is delivered by PCCW Media Limited, the multimedia and entertainment subsidiary of PCCW Limited. PCCW also holds interests in telecommunications, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

Now TV offers the widest range of local and international content on its platform in Hong Kong. Its quality self-produced content includes two news channels and a diverse line up of entertainment and infotainment programmes. This is complemented by leading Asian and international content and brands across news, sports, movie, drama, entertainment, information and kids genres.

Now TV’s premium content can be accessed through linear TV channels, on-demand and via OTT companion apps while on the move. Now TV can also be enjoyed on the eye devices provided by HKT, the telecommunications business of PCCW.

To learn more about Now TV, please visit http://nowtv.now.com/.

About PCCW Limited

PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008) is a Hong Kong-based company which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

The Company holds a majority interest in HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider. HKT 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 sale, outsourcing, consulting, and contact centers.

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PCCW also owns a fully integrated multimedia and entertainment group in Hong Kong, which includes a highly successful IPTV operation, Now TV. As the provider of Hong Kong’s first quadruple-play experience, PCCW offers a range of innovative media content and services across four delivery platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile.

Also wholly-owned by the Group, PCCW Solutions is a leading information technology outsourcing and business process outsourcing provider in Hong Kong and mainland China.

In addition, PCCW holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the wholly-owned UK Broadband Limited. To learn more about PCCW, please visit www.pccw.com.

About LeEco

Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting, LeEco is committed to creating the “Le Ecosystem,” a next-generation Internet engine that offers an online platform completed with Content, Device and Application. There are seven sub-ecosystems within Le Ecosystem, namely Internet and Cloud, Mobile, Content, Big Screen, Sports, Automobile and Internet Finance Ecosystem. The sub-ecosystems is engaged in a rich array of businesses, spanning from Internet TV, video production and distribution, smart gadgets, large-screen applications to e-commerce, sports content broadcast and event management, open cloud platform, Internet-based electric vehicles, etc. LeEco has undergone a rebranding process in January 2016 and opened a new chapter in Le Ecosystem’s development as it fully gears up for global expansion.

Le.com made history on August 12, 2010 when it was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, making it the world’s first IPO Company in the sector. Prolific as well as successful, Le.com currently offers more than 100,000 episodes of TV dramas and over 5,000 movie titles. In addition, the site draws an estimated 250 million page views per day, 350 million users per month, 100 million daily content viewers on mobile devices, and 10 million daily content viewers on large-screen TVs.

LeEco Hong Kong, the headquarters of Asia Pacific region, was officially set up in August 2014, marking an important milestone of the company’s expansion in the overseas market. The company provides Hong Kong with an established, vertically-integrated Le Ecosystem. LeEco has held 20 online sales in Hong Kong, with thousands of smart devices sold on every occasion. Currently, LeEco Hong Kong offers various sales channels for users, including online pre-ordering services and 1,800+ offline outlets in Hong Kong and Macau. As the only entertainment platform with over 1,700 hours of 4K programs in Hong Kong, LeEco has always been committed to providing rich and diverse online content including movies, dramas, variety shows and concerts to its fans.

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For further information, please contact:

Lennie Chan

LeSports HK

Tel:      +852 3996 3138

Email: lenniechan@le.com

 Ivan Ho

PCCW Media Limited

Tel:      +852 2883 8747

Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

Jointly issued by LeSports HK and PCCW Media Limited.

It’s No Joke! Comedy Central Premieres First Asia Original Stand-up Series on Tuesday, 23 August

Comedy Central

MALAYSIA, 20 JULY 2016 – Get ready to LOL, LMAO and ROFL! Comedy Central will launch its first Asian original stand-up series Comedy Central Stand-up, Asia! on Tuesday, 23 August at 7.55pm (TH/WIB), 8.55pm (HK/PH/SG/TW) and 9.55pm (MY). Comedy Central Stand-up, Asia! is an eight-part short series produced by Comedy Central Asia in collaboration with comedy entertainment company LOL Events in Malaysia. Featuring the most diverse and extended line up of 24 popular Asian comedic acts from the region and across the world, a half-hour episode airs every week giving audiences a unique and first of its kind opportunity to taste different flavours of Asian stand-up. Click HERE to view/embed a video message from comedian Phoon Chi Ho (Malaysia).

 “We’re excited to bring Comedy Central Stand-up, Asia! to viewers in line with our continued aim to promote Asian comedy and place a spotlight on some of the most talented comedians from the region. With this one unique offering, fans will get the most engaging and entertaining laughter fix from some of the best stand-up talents,” said Paras Sharma, Senior Vice President of MTV, Comedy Central & Paramount Channel Brands and Digital Media, Asia, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN).
The line-up consists of 24 well-known and up-and-coming talents such as Ron Josol (Canada), Vivek Mahbubani (Hong Kong), Mo Sidik (Indonesia), Douglas Lim (Malaysia), GB Labrador (Philippines), Sharul Channa (Singapore), Chris Wright (Thailand), Atsuko Okatsuka (U.S.) and more. Viewers can expect hilarious insights into a melting pot of kungfu, Indian parents, the brutal truth of what it is like for a foreigner to date a Chinese girl and other jokes reflective of Asia culture. The complete list of comedic acts can be viewed at the end of the webpage here.
Filming for Comedy Central Stand-up, Asia! took place in July in front of a live audience at Southeast Asia’s biggest comedy club, LOL @ Live House located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in collaboration with Enrich by Malaysia Airlines,PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur, Uber and Killer Gourmet Burgers in Malaysia.
Since the channel was launched in 2012, Comedy Central has become one of the fastest growing brands for VIMN, which is now available 24/7 in 22 Asian markets via 51 providers. Over the last four years, the channel has collaborated with local comedy clubs to develop featurettes, on-air promotions and marketing partnerships.
About Comedy Central

Comedy Central, the world’s biggest comedy network, has been making audiences laugh since it first launched in the United States in 1991. Renowned for featuring a stable of exclusive and tailor-made local and international comedy, the brand has become the ultimate destination for all kinds of humour, from traditional to satire to sketches to popular sitcoms. Outside of the United States, Comedy Central, seen in over 70 territories via more than 12 locally programmed and operated TV channels, is part of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information about Comedy Central in Asia, visit www.comedycentralasia.com.

About LOL Events

LOL Events began its foray in the Malaysian comedy scene in 2009 with the highly successful ‘The Comedy Club KL’ shows. They then extended their range of comedy shows by producing the LOL Comedy Stars Series, Laugh Off Asia, Comedy Kao Kao and Kings & Queen of Comedy Asia. In over 7 years, LOL have hosted more than 150 proclaimed comedy acts including Russell Peters, Gabriel Iglesias, Jeff Dunham, Maz Jobrani and even magician David Blaine. Their comedy portfolio includes a comedy festival, tv shows, comedy tours, talent management and have opened South East Asia’s biggest comedy club called LOL @ Live House in TREC, KL. For more info, visit www.lolevents.my or check out their Facebook and Instagram page.

About Enrich

Enrich, Malaysia Airlines Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) brings you a world of privileges and preferential treatment. Earn Enrich Miles when you fly with Malaysia Airlines, oneworld member airlines and Enrich partner airlines. Also earn Enrich Miles with your credit card spending, when you rent a car, shop, indulge in recreational activity with our lifestyle partners, and so much more. To sign up for Enrich, visit www.malaysiaairlines.com or download MHmobile app and start enjoying a world of benefits and privileges on Malaysia Airlines.

About PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur

PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is a business hotel with 426 rooms and strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It offers comfort and convenience with dining, shopping and entertainment inspirations right at its doorstep. The adjacent Bukit Bintang monorail station ensures traffic-free access to other parts of the city. Dining options include authentic Sichuan flavours at Si Chuan Dou Hua and local as well as international cuisine at Chatz Brasserie. A holistic experience awaits with the integration of therapy, wellness and aesthetics at St. Gregory spa. Organising meetings and events are a breeze with 2,620 sq metres of meeting space, including two ballrooms and 12 different-sized meeting rooms. For more information, visit parkroyalhotels.com.

  MEDIA CONTACTS

Viacom International Media Networks

Raemier Francis

Assistant, Communications, Southeast Asia

t: +65 6420 7260

e: raemier.francis@vimnmix.com

Twitter: @VIMNAsia_PR

Loh Bi Feng

Manager, Communications, Southeast Asia

t: +65 6420 7154 m: +65 9002 9607

e: loh.bifeng@vimn.com

 

Singtel expands content suite with launch of Cast OTT video portal app

Singapore’s first OTT video portal app will offer Kids, Asian and Hallyu content packs and Viu Premium service sign-ups                                                                           

Singapore, 7 July 2016 – Singtel today announced a brand new way for consumers to enjoy their favourite entertainment on-the-go with the launch of Cast, Singapore’s first OTT video portal app. Cast will offer thousands of hours of exciting movies, dramas, variety shows and kids’ edutainment delivered on Singtel’s extensive 4G network.

Singtel Mobile postpaid customers can choose from Kids, Asian Hits and Hallyu content packs at launch. Each pack is priced at S$4.90/month and customers can opt for a special 1GB data add-on for just S$3 more per month.

Customers can also sign up for Viu’s premium service at Cast to enjoy the latest Korean and Japanese entertainment at the same prices.

Mr Goh Seow Eng, Managing Director of Home at Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, “Our customers are huge fans of entertainment on-the-go and we know that they want greater flexibility with what they watch and also when and how they watch it. With Cast, there is entertainment for everyone and the flexibility and freedom to enjoy it anywhere, anytime. Customers can have the latest Korean dramas, Chinese soap operas, Taiwanese variety shows and kids’ edutainment at their fingertips and at a great price. Mundane daily commutes will soon be a thing of the past.”

He added, “We are forging ahead in the OTT space through more strategic partnerships with strong content providers such as Nickelodeon. We look forward to partnering more top content providers to offer an ever-growing selection on Cast that will give our customers greater choice and the best entertainment experience.”

Cast subscribers will enjoy:

·        Instant access to Full HD episodes or downloads to watch offline with the ‘Watch Now’ and ‘Download’ functions1

·        Uninterrupted streaming on Singtel’s high-speed, extensive 4G network or any WiFi connection

·        Convenience of paying for their subscriptions through their monthly Singtel bill

Viu Premium service – Offers the widest range of the latest Korean drama and variety shows such asUncontrollably Fond, Doctors, Lucky Romance, and Running Man, as well as the latest Japanese dramas such asA Girl & Three Sweethearts and Love Song. Viu Premium subscribers can enjoy privileges such as unlimited download2, priority viewing with English and Chinese subtitles as fast as eight hours after original telecast, full HD and uninterrupted viewing3 on the Viu app.

Kids Pack – Features the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels along with popular programmes such as Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, and more at launch.

Asian Hits Pack – Features up to 1,000 hours of popular hit movies, entertainment and drama series from Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China in their original languages, including blockbusters Helios and Mr Unbelievable, variety shows Are You Hokkien?, The Voice of Taiwan, Chef Nic and hit drama series Once Upon A Song, Legend of Mi Yue, Taste of Love, and The Legend of S.

Hallyu Pack – Offers the best of Korean entertainment from top Korean broadcasters on popular channels ONE, Oh!K and KBS World such as highly-anticipated drama series Doctors, W and Uncontrollably Fond within 24 hours of Korean telecast and all-time variety show favourites like Running Man, Infinite Challenge and Return Of Superman.

Subscriptions for each pack start from S$4.90/month with a 12-month contract or S$6.90/month with no contract. A pack can be bundled with 1GB of data for just an additional S$3/month. Customers can enjoy extra value when they stack individual packs bundled with 1GB of data. This means a customer with Asian, Kids and Hallyu packs bundled with data, will get to enjoy 3GB data every month.

 

  With one-year contract Without contract
Without data S$4.90/month per pack S$6.90 per pack
With 1GB data + S$3/month per pack + S$3/month per pack

 

Customers can subscribe to Cast via the My Singtel app and download Cast from the App Store for Apple iOS devices and Google Play Store for Android devices.

For more information on Cast, visit www.cast.sg.

1 Offline viewing is only available for selected content at launch.

2 Unlimited downloads depend on the storage capacity of device. Videos will be stored in the device for 7 days from the day of download.

3 Uninterrupted viewing with only a short ad before each episode.

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