The first Hong Kong broadcaster to provide
Netflix content via all-in-one IPTV/OTT set-top boxes

PCCW (SEHK:0008) – HONG KONG, March 17, 2016 – now TV, Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV and a leading OTT service provider, and Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network, announced today a partnership that will start delivering Netflix to customers through now TV’s set-top boxes and the new 4K all-in-one appliance “now one” from the second quarter of 2016. This makes now TV the first broadcaster in Hong Kong to provide the best large screen experience for Netflix via its set-top boxes.

Ms. Loke Kheng Tham, PCCW’s Executive Vice President of Pay TV, said, “This partnership will enable now TV customers to enjoy high quality content through the Netflix app which is directly integrated into our set-top boxes and “now one”, our new ultra HD 4K all-in-one appliance, for the best big screen experience. Being Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV operator, now TV has a track record of innovation and commitment to satisfying the diverse viewing habits of our customers. Integration of Netflix into our service demonstrates our firm commitment to offering the widest possible range of content and functionality to our customers.”

Ms. Tham added, “Our partnership with Netflix builds on now TV’s leading position as Hong Kong’s ideal partner for global content creators. now TV offers a one-stop shop for unrivalled content breath to meet the entertainment needs of the entire family. We have long been proud of providing the widest range of first-run US, UK and Asian dramas, along with award-winning local and international movies to now TV customers with our leading content partners. We look forward to forging a great partnership with Netflix as we continue to bring the best of premium entertainment to the benefit of Hong Kong viewers.”

Mr. Bill Holmes, Netflix’s Global Head of Business Development, said, “Partnering with now TV is going to be an important component of Netflix growth in Hong Kong. We are delighted that Hong Kongers’ love for the wide variety of content on Netflix can now be experienced through now TV’s set-top boxes backed up by HKT’s best-in-class Internet provision and content distribution network.”

now TV customers with a Netflix membership will be able to watch popular Netflix original series such as Master of None, Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s Jessica Jones, and Orange is the New Black as well as a wide variety of documentaries and feature films.

Mr. Holmes added, “As early as the start of our global launch, our content library has been growing with new TV series and movies being added. Netflix members in Hong Kong can expect even more great content in the months ahead.”

Netflix offers three service plans in Hong Kong with monthly fees of $63 for 1-screen in standard definition, $78 for 2 screens simultaneously in high definition and $93 for 4 screens simultaneously in HD and Ultra HD 4K. The partnership will enable now TV customers to enjoy any tier of Netflix subscription via now TV’s set-top boxes and “now one”*.

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* Video quality of Netflix programmes is subject to customer’s Internet service and subscription to now TV’s HD/4K service. Other terms and conditions apply.

About Netflix

Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 75 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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, entertainment, information and sports genres including the exclusive Barclays Premier League.

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 global company headquartered in Hong Kong which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

Cont’d…

The Company holds a majority interest in the HKT Trust and HKT Limited, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider and leading operator in fixed-line, broadband and mobile communication services. 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, PCCW Media. PCCW Media operates the largest local pay-TV operation, now TV, and is engaged in the provision of over-the-top (OTT) video service under the Viu brand in Hong Kong and other places in the region.

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.

For media enquiry, please contact:

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

Jessica Lee Netflix PR Phone: +65 9723 8662 Email: jessical@netflix.com Tiffany Chan MSLGROUP (Netflix PR Representative in Hong Kong) Phone: +852 2804 8110 Email: tiffanyhn.chan@mslgroup.com

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THE SERIES, WHICH WAS PICKED UP FOR A SECOND SEASON EARLIER TODAY, WILL BEGIN ITS GLOBAL ROLLOUT ON JUNE 3RD ACROSS 125+ FOX CHANNELS OUTSIDE THE USA

Austin TX | March 14, 2016 – FOX networks in over 125 countries will mount a massive global premiere for OUTCAST, the group’s first original production. Created by Robert Kirkman, and developed and produced by FOX International Studios, OUTCAST will launch its ten-episode season starting Friday, June 3^rd, exclusively on FOX channels in over 125 countries outside the USA. In the US, OUTCAST was picked up by Cinemax as an original series. Cinemax announced a June 3^rd start date and a second year pick up earlier today at SXSW.

Outcast was created and executive produced by Robert Kirkman (“The Walking Dead”), and executive produced by showrunner Chris Black, David Alpert, Sharon Tal Yguado and Sue Naegle.

“It’s been an incredible ride watching Outcast come to life from an idea, to a comic and now to a television series that is going to be seen across the globe through our partners at FOX,” said Kirkman. “Having Outcast find the same international home as The Walking Dead, and having it launch day and date with the US, just like The Walking Dead did six years ago, is surreal. I hope international fans enjoy the world of Outcast, and hopefully, are a little bit scared of it too.” he added.

FOX has long been the world’s most widely distributed premiere entertainment destination, known for groundbreaking, trend setting and critically acclaimed programming beloved by audiences in the U.S. and abroad. The day & date TV launch model is a staple of the FOX programming and marketing strategy for its viral, high-profile series, including The Walking Dead, X-Files, American Crime Story, Wayward Pines and others. FOX is available as a linear channel and non-linear offering in over 340 million homes across the U.S. and virtually all international TV markets. 

OUTCAST, based on the Skybound/Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, follows Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. Now, with the help of the Reverend Anderson, a preacher with personal demons of his own, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the normal life he lost. But what Kyle discovers could change his fate — and the fate of the world — forever.

Patrick Fugit (“Gone Girl”) stars as Barnes, a man searching for answers, and for redemption, who sequesters himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Philip Glenister (“Life on Mars”) stars as Reverend Anderson, a West Virginia evangelist who believes he is a soldier in God’s holy war against the forces of evil on Earth. An inveterate drinker and gambler, he doesn’t believe God intends people to sweat the small stuff. Gabriel Bateman (“Stalker”) stars as Joshua Austin, an eight-year-old who lives across town from Kyle. To his family’s dismay, he appears to be in the clutches of demonic possession, but there’s something very different about this possession and its connection to Kyle Barnes.

The pilot was directed by Adam Wingard (“The Guest”).

 

“Like” OUTCAST on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Outcast. Follow the series on Twitter at @outcastfox and join the discussion using #Outcast. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @outcastfox

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ABOUT FOX

FOX is the #1 general entertainment channel globally. The brand is synonymous with groundbreaking Hollywood entertainment and delivers a varied programing schedule that includes comedy, drama, science fiction, action and animation.  It is inclusive and broad in its appeal, and delivers the best shows first to a wide audience. FOX offers international viewers exclusive, original and breakthrough series such as The Simpsons, The X-Files, The Walking Dead, Empire, American Horror Story, Homeland and Wayward Pines. FOX is available in 31 local languages in over 255 million homes across 127 countries outside the U.S.  As a result of its scale and global synergies, FOX was able to pioneer a global day-and-date release strategy for key series, and remains the only international network able to release TV series at the same time as the U.S. at scale. FOX is available as a linear SD and HD channel and through authenticated FOX Play apps.

 

 

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Alexandra Marinescu

Vice President, Global Marketing | FOX Networks Group

Email: alexandra.marinescu@fox.com

Tel: +1.310.369.5467 | +1.213.399.4151

 

Kelly Jang

Vice President, Marketing & Communications | FOX Networks Group Asia

Email: kelly.jang@fox.com

Tel: +852.2621.8875

New App Invites Users to Create and Share Their Own Images in Support of Global Environmental Campaign

 

Culver City, CA (March 15, 2016)—Sony Pictures Television Networks announced today the launch of a free app to help users capture and post images of a better world.   The app supports Picture This, the company’s global campaign on behalf of efforts to preserve and protect the environment.

The new Picture This app was developed by REDspace, known for their award-winning interactive design and development services, and is available for both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets..

Whether an urban garden, a person recycling unwanted items, or a clean waterway, users are encouraged to post images that show beautiful urban and rural landscapes that illustrate what a better world can look like and  efforts—big and small– that can accomplish this.

“Through photo storytelling, we’re inviting everyone to capture and share images of a better place, a more sustainable community and a cleaner environment,” said Andy Kaplan, president of worldwide networks for Sony Pictures Television.

“Using our expertise to not only create revolutionary interactive experiences but also influence positive change in the world we live in? Well, it doesn’t get any better than that,” says Mike Johnston, REDspace’s President & CEO. “Especially when it involves working with an incredible collaborator like Sony Pictures Television, whose passion for inspiring others to work together and make a global impact is infectious.”

The Picture This campaign launched on September 28^th, 2015 in 30 languages as an effort to bring attention to environmental issues in the networks’ footprint of 178 countries around the world.  Forty-five networks are participating, using their resources—from on-air and social media campaigns to community events—to bring attention to the issues affecting their regions, and together make a global impact.  Learn more at www.sptpicturethis.com.

 

 

About REDspace

REDspace has been pushing digital boundaries and providing clients with unforgettable, interactive experiences for nearly two decades. From Emmy Award-winning websites and mobile apps to hundreds of fun and addictive games, REDspace’s design and development services rank amongst the best in the world. The team of 140 works together to help top international media and entertainment brands, including Nickelodeon, MTV, Fox, Cartoon Network and Sony Pictures, achieve unrivalled results. www.redspace.com

About Sony Pictures Television

Sony Pictures Television (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com), a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing and distributing programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) boasts a current program slate that includes top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. In addition to its US production business, SPT has 18 wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 11 countries and also maintains offices in 31 countries. SPT’s worldwide television networks portfolio includes 150 channel feeds available in 178 countries, reaching more than 1.3 billion cumulative households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages the studio’s premium streaming network, Crackle. Additionally, SPT owns US production company Embassy Row and is a part owner of the cable channel Game Show Network (GSN). 

Contacts:

 

Jennifer Doig

Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia

Jennifer_doig@spe.sony.com

+65 9852 1459

The channel to be launched mid-2016

Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) today announced that its Global English News Channel, slated to be launched this summer, will be called ‘WION – World is One News’.The channel will report global news and issues from a South Asian perspective. 

Commenting on the new channel, Dr. Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Essel Group & ZEE said, “Zee Media’s new Global English News Channel – WION, will look to offer a seamless experience to empower, educate and energise our discerning viewers. Inspired by the Group’s motto, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam-The World is My Family”, WION aptly stands for ‘World is One News’ and will give a global view of the world with a South Asian lens.”

Sharing more details on the news network, Rohit Gandhi, Editor-in-Chief – English News Broadcast and Related Content said, “With WION, we will meet the aspirations of 2 billion South Asians by delivering a global News network reflecting a South Asian world perspective. It’s high time for South Asian reporting from front lines, war zones and prominent global capitals.”

“While a TV channel is the face of this mobile-first start-up, our newsgathering, reporting, production and publishing processes are an ambitious leap into a multiscreen future. We aim to disrupt conventional ways of thinking about news and set a new template for storytelling across platforms,” Rohit Gandhifurther added.

WION’s target audience is Generation Z, not in terms of age, but in terms of values, beliefs and attitude. A generation that is global, social, visual and tech savvy.

WION is a mobile/digital first platform and later will be an international television channel. The news content will be available to audiences at their convenience, on their preferred screens. The network will use technology to bring in user-generated content, it is the audience’s voice that will define WION. Its newsgathering teams will be equipped with mobile technology for an ‘anytime-anywhere’ live approach.

WION will have bureaus across the globe. Using a mix of young and seasoned journalists with diverse nationalities, WION will dare to be on the forefront of what’s happening today in thought-provoking ways. 

Photo credit: Astrium

Paris, Singapore, 14 March 2016 – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that Singtel, one of Asia's leading communications groups, has selected capacity on its EUTELSAT 70B satellite to support network connectivity in South-East Asia.

Singtel is establishing a new relationship with Eutelsat, a global satellite operator, through a flexible contract that enables it to progressively ramp up capacity over the coming 12 months as demand grows.

The high-performance Asian footprint of EUTELSAT 70B, that stretches from Myanmar to Australia, enables users to operate secure, scalable networks and extend access to outlets in rural and isolated regions areas.

Jean-Francois Fenech, CEO of Eutelsat Asia, located in Singapore said: "We are honoured to win the confidence of Singtel following its consultation of various satellite alternatives, and to strike a new relationship with a reference telco in Asia. Thanks to the orbital position and footprint of the EUTELSAT 70B satellite it is in a strong position to serve diverse South-East Asia markets that include corporate networks, video distribution to cable headends and cellular backhaul. As part of Eutelsat‘s global fleet it also connects to the rest of the world. Satellites are a vital infrastructure in fast-developing Asian markets and we are delighted to increase our participation in this growth."

 

About Eutelsat Communications

Established in 1977, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world's leading and most experienced operators of communications satellites. The company provides capacity on 40 satellites to clients that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations, pay-TV operators, video, data and Internet service providers, enterprises and government agencies.

Eutelsat’s satellites provide ubiquitous coverage of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, enabling video, data, broadband and government communications to be established irrespective of a user’s location.

Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat represents a workforce of 1,000 men and women from 37 countries who are experts in their fields and work with clients to deliver the highest quality of service.

For more about Eutelsat please visit www.eutelsat.com

Press

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Investors and analysts

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The two Fox entities will expand their current film productions in the Greater China region, the most lucrative international film market

 

Hong Kong, March 14, 2016 – Fox International Productions (FIP), 20^th Century Fox’s international production arm, and FOX Networks Group Asia (FNG Asia) today announced their collaboration to develop and co-produce Chinese-language content, including films, mini-series, and TV series for distribution globally. 

 

Both FIP and FNG Asia have been actively producing and investing in Chinese-language content.  Combining the resources and expertise of the two FOX units will further strengthen their capability and competitive edge in the production business, making them the go-to platform for local creative talents to work with in creating high quality content for audiences in China and around the world. 

 

Tomas Jegeus, President of Fox International Productions, said, ”Greater China, and Asia overall, represent a very significant portion of our strategic focus on the production of feature films globally. FIP joining forces with FOX Networks Group Asia will now solidly position us as a go-to, one-stop shop for our local partners, and amongst the creative community overall in the region.”

 

Zubin Gandevia, President of FOX Networks Group Asia said, “There is an appetite for high quality Chinese-language content and FNG, through our well established and renowned Chinese movies channel brand SCM, is perfectly placed to drive positive developments in this area.  Now with our partnership with our sister company, Fox International Productions, I have no doubt together we will be a formidable force in the Chinese content space.”

 

He continues, “There is so much talent in Asia and so much potential in Chinese and Asia film and TV making. FNG is committed to producing great content in and for this region.  We look forward to working with FIP to help shine an international spotlight on Chinese content and see the genre gain the recognition and status it deserves.” 

 

The collaboration will include development of new scripts and remake of existing Fox titles. The first title will start production in 2017.

 

Since its inception in 2010, FIP has produced, co-financed and distributed more than 50 local-language titles in 11 countries.  The company has produced films specifically for the Greater China region, including Hot Summer Days; The Butcher, The Chef & The Swordsman; Love in Space; Kwai Boo: Crazy Space Adventure and Bride Wars.

 

FOX Networks Group Asia, through its flagship Chinese blockbusters movies channel, SCM, has co-produced and distributed a number of box office hits, including award-winning , critically-acclaimed Sara; Ah Boys To Men 3; Full Strike; 1965; Let’s Eat; and Go Lala Go 2.     

 

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About 20th Century Fox Film

One of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, 20th Century Fox Film produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of 20th Century Fox Film: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox International Productions, Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios.

About Fox International Productions

Fox International Productions (FIP) builds upon 20th Century Fox’s industry-leading international motion picture activities and upon parent company 21st Century Fox’s unparalleled global media reach by aligning all the company’s international film productions under one banner. FIP also complements Fox’s worldwide film releases with films sourced through partnerships with international producers, filmmakers, financiers, and strategic production & distribution agreements.

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 media inquiries, please contact:

 

FOX Networks Group – Asia

Kelly Jang | Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Tel: +852 2621 8875 | Email: Kelly.Jang@fox.com

 

FOX Networks Group – Hong Kong

Valerie Lee | Assistant Manager, Marketing, Hong Kong Market

Tel: +852 2621 8870 | Email: Valerie.Lee@fox.com 

Another world-class sports event adding to now TV’s lineup as “Home of Sports”

 

PCCW (SEHK:0008) – HONG KONG, March 10, 2016 – now TV, Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV and a leading OTT service provider, will be the host broadcaster of the 2016 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens to be held from April 8-10.

 

As one of Hong Kong's flagship sporting events, the Hong Kong Sevens is the most popular and prestigious event on the HSBC Sevens World Series. 28 teams from all over the world, including 16 in the core team competition and 12 in the World Rugby Sevens World Series qualifier, will compete in Hong Kong in April. These include all but one of the 12 teams already qualified for Rugby Sevens’ Olympic debut in Rio this summer.

 

As the host broadcaster, now TV will provide an unprecedented coverage experience for Hong Kong viewers. 10 HD cameras and a production team with over 100 people will be allocated to support this three-day mega event. now TV customers will enjoy full coverage of the event live on now SPORTS 4 (Ch. 634) in HD with exclusive interactive features including the Timeshift feature so that they will not miss a single moment of the action and entertainment. Customers also have the option to relive their favourite moments via now TV's VOD service, or to enjoy the games on the move via their smart devices on now Player.

 

The tournament will also be made available to the general public through a number of means. Live full broadcast is available on now SPORTS Prime (Ch. 630) via now Player for free. The public can also watch selected matches* via ViuTV, a free TV service to be broadcast via spectrum on channel 99 from April 6.

 

Ms. Loke Kheng Tham, PCCW's Executive Vice President of Pay TV, said, “We are proud to be Hong Kongers as Hong Kong is being chosen to host one of the greatest events in the world – Hong Kong Sevens. Being Hong Kong’s “Home of Sports”, now TV is dedicated to deliver the greatest content to local sports fans, and this is the reason why we strive to bring you back this world-class event again.”

 

Ms. Tham added, “now TV has always been and will continue to be in the leading role for providing a strong lineup of sports to Hong Kong viewers. We believe that the coverage of a variety of premium and exclusive sports content from around the world, including the top football leagues namely Barclays Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga, tennis Grand Slams, ATP World Tour, NBA, all 4 golf majors, PGA Tours, F1, snooker, badminton, rugby and many more, will continue to entertain Hong Kong’s sports fans.”

 

Mr. Vern Reid, CEO of the Hong Kong Rugby Union said, “The HKRU is delighted to again partner with now TV as the host broadcaster of the world-famous Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Leveraging now TV’s range of innovative broadcast platforms will provide the ultimate access to the event for those not able to attend in person and will help spread the excitement and passion of Sevens to a vast local audience, a particular goal for us with Rugby set to boom after its Olympic debut in Rio this summer.”

 

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* The broadcast arrangement will be announced in due course.

 

 

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, entertainment, information and sports genres including the exclusive Barclays Premier League.

 

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 global company headquartered in Hong Kong which holds interests in telecommunications, media, IT solutions, property development and investment, and other businesses.

 

The Company holds a majority interest in the HKT Trust and HKT Limited, Hong Kong's premier telecommunications service provider and leading operator in fixed-line, broadband and mobile communication services. 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, PCCW Media. PCCW Media operates the largest local pay-TV operation, now TV, and is engaged in the provision of over-the-top (OTT) video service under the Viu brand in Hong Kong and other places in the region.

 

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 the Hong Kong Sevens

 

First established in 1976 and organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, the Hong Kong Sevens is the world’s premier international sevens event, marking its 40th year in 2015. In 1999, the Hong Kong Sevens became a part of the International Rugby Board’s World Sevens Series. To date, Hong Kong is the only HSBC Sevens World Series event to host 28 international teams, more than any other tournament, and offers the largest prize purse in international sevens (USD150,000). The Hong Kong Rugby Union is also the only international rugby union to have hosted two Rugby World Cup Sevens in 1997 and 2005.

 

 

For media enquiry, please contact:

 

Ivan Ho

PCCW

Tel:   +852 2883 8747

Email:   ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

 

 

For further information on the HKRFU or the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens please contact:

 

Sean Moore (English language enquiries)

Tel:   +852 2808 0977

Email:   sean.moore@elitestep.com

 

Andy Yeung (Chinese language enquiries)

Tel:   +852 2808 0977

Email:   andy.yeung@elitestep.com

 

 

Issued by PCCW Limited.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

BRAN STARK VISITS SINGAPORE FOR HBO ASIA’S

“THE GAME OF THRONES EXPERIENCE: WORLDS OF WESTEROS” EVENT

Fans and StarHub subscribers stand to meet actor Isaac Hempstead Wright there on April 2

 

Isaac Hempstead Wright as Bran Stark and Max von Sydow as the Three-Eyed Raven – Photo credit: Helen Sloan/HBO

 

Download high res pictures of the #GOTAsiaWOW event here

         Download other production stills from the new season of Game of Thrones here

Watch the #GOTAsiaWOW trailer

Watch the Game of Thrones season 6 trailer

 

SINGAPORE, MARCH 11, 2016 – Winter is coming to Singapore this April. 17 year old British actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, best known for his role as Bran Stark in HBO’s GAME OF THRONES series, will be in Singapore to publicize the season premiere of the series’ wildly anticipated sixth season.In Asia for the very first time, Isaac will make his appearance to fans this April 2, at HBO Asia’s “The Game of Thrones Experience: Worlds of Westeros” event (#GOTAsiaWOW) in ION Orchard.

 

Details of Isaac’s appearance at the event will be broadcast on HBO Asia’s social media platforms. Join the conversation using hashtags, #GOTAsiaWOW and #BranStarkInSG. Fans who want their pictures taken with Isaac at the event should follow HBO Asia on Facebook for updates, or participate in StarHub’s contest which concurrently offers the chance for subscribers to meet Isaac at the same event. 

 

The Game of Thrones Experience: Worlds of Westeros (#GOTAsiaWOW)

When: April 2 to 7, 2016

Time:   10am to 10pm

Where: ION Orchard, Basement 4 Atrium

 

A free interactive event open to all, HBO Asia’s “The Game of Thrones Experience: Worlds of Westeros” event features:

 

A meet and greet session with Isaac Hempstead Wright, who plays Bran Stark in the series, for select fans and subscribers on Saturday, April 2

Catch a glimpse of Isaac at the event. Fans who want their pictures taken with Isaac at the event should follow HBO Asia on Facebook for updates, or participate in StarHub’s contest which concurrently offers the chance for subscribers to meet Isaac at the same event.

 

The Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall virtual reality experience

Available for the very first time in Asia at this event and powered by Oculus Rift, this 4D immersive entertainment experience will take users on a journey to the top of the 700-foot ice Wall in Westeros, where they find themselves in a virtual version of the Castle Black winch elevator, with everything looking, sounding and feeling extremely real.

 

A display of the weapons from the series

Including swords Oathkeeper (given to Brienne of Tarth by Jaime Lannister), Arya Stark’s Needle, Ned Stark’s Ice, the White Walker sword, Oberyn Martell’s sword, and Jon Snow’s Longclaw.

 

A spectacular replica of the iconic Game of Thrones Iron Throne

For both fans and the uninitiated to sit and experience

 

Original storyboards and concept art from the series

Illustrated by storyboard artist, Will Simpson

 

Photo opportunities with Drogon against a green screen set up

Probably the only time fans can get their pictures taken with Daenerys Targaryen’s dragon without fearing for their lives.

 

StarHub customers* will be given priority at “The Game of Thrones Experience: Worlds of Westeros” event, for the Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall – virtual reality experience and for photo opportunities on the Iron Throne and with Drogon.

 

HBO’s most successful series of all time, GAME OF THRONES (#GameofThrones) begins its ten-episode sixth season (#GoTSeason6) in Singapore the same time as the US – exclusively on HBO (StarHub TV Ch 601) this April 25 at 9am, with a same day primetime encore at 9pm. The series will also be available on HBO GO on StarHub Go and HBO On Demand.

 

Based on George R.R. Martin’s popular book series “A Song of Ice and Fire”, HBO’s Emmy^®-winning fantasy series chronicles an epic struggle for power in a vast and violent kingdom. The HBO series has won 26 Emmys^®, among many other awards.

 

The ensemble cast for the fifth season included Emmy^® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen, Kit Harington, Diana Rigg, Natalie Dormer, Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner. Executive producers, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger, Bernadette Caulfield; co-executive producers, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, George R.R. Martin.

 

About Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall – Oculus Rift virtual reality experience

 

Game of Thrones: Ascend the Wall was developed by HBO in cooperation with its experiential agency, Relevent. Powered by Oculus Rift, this experience combines the latest in interactive technology and computer graphics generated by Framestore, the Academy Award^® winning imaging company for Best Visual Effects for its work on the blockbuster, Gravity. 

 

An unprecedented immersive entertainment experience that takes fans into the show and on a journey to the top of the Wall, visitors step into a physical recreation of the Castle Black winch elevator where they don the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and a pair of headphones. From that moment on, they are transported into Westeros and find themselves inside a virtual version of the same elevator – everything looks, sounds and feels extremely real.

 

The elevator starts to go up, taking our rider on a journey 700 feet up to the top of the Wall.  Along the way, 4D elements create the sensation of wind whipping their hair and the elevator rattling underfoot, adding to the realism. At the top, they can look out across all of the Seven Kingdoms and walk across to the other side for a breath-taking view of the land beyond the Wall.

 

 

 

* StarHub customers and one guest can get ahead of everyone else at “The Game of Thrones Experience: Worlds of Westeros” event, with the provision of one of the following:

 

• The StarHub network indication on their mobile phone
• A digital or hardcopy StarHub bill from February, March or April 2016
• The successful log in withHub iD via the My StarHub App or StarHub Go App.  

 

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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 that are produced exclusively for HBO viewers. Wholly owned by HBO (a Time Warner company), HBO Asia reaches 23 territories across Asia and offers a bouquet of channels and services including 24-hour commercial-free subscription movie channels in standard-definition and high-definition – HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO FAMILY, HBO HITS, CINEMAX and RED by HBO – as well as HBO GO and HBO ON DEMAND. HBO Asia is also the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst and the DreamWorks channel in Asia. Log on to www.hboasia.com for more information.

 

 

GAME OF THRONES, HBO and Home Box Office are trademarks of Home Box Office, Inc. Used with permission

 

 

For more information, please contact HBO Asia:

 

Karen Lai

Director, Communications

Tel: (65) 6381 1796 / 9111 2655

Email: karen.lai@hboasia.com

 

Angela Poh

Manager, Communications

Tel: (65) 6381 1838 / 9187 0886

Email: angela.poh@hboasia.com