BANGKOK/SINGAPORE, JUNE 5, 2009: MTV Networks Asia announced today carriage deal for Nickelodeon Asia on TrueVisions. Nickelodeon Asia debuts immediately on TrueVisions Channel 42 and will be available to Silver and Platinum subscribers.
Nickelodeon Asia will be a 24 hours nonstop portal for kids in Thailand and will feature all the top-rated shows fans in the region already love including SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar: The Legend of Aang, Dora the Explorer and tween hit series, iCarly. Thai viewers will also view the highly anticipated premiere of The Penguins of Madagascar coming up on June 12; along with the diverse range of programming genres Nickelodeon creates and produces including top-rating animation, live-action, comedy, game shows, and pre-school programs the channel is renowned for.
TrueVisions is Thailand’s leading cable satellite television operator with currently 1.5million subscribers nationwide.
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ABOUT NICKELODEON ASIA
Nickelodeon, a leading entertainment brand for kids and families, is seen in more than 242 million households throughout Asia Pacific region with seven 24-hour programming services including Nickelodeon Asia, Nickelodeon Japan, Nickelodeon India, Nickelodeon Pakistan, Nickelodeon Korea, Nickelodeon Australia and Nickelodeon New Zealand, as well as Nickelodeon branded program blocks and syndications. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does with a portfolio of branded businesses including Nickelodeon movies, music, publishing, interactive games, websites and consumer products. Internationally, Nickelodeon is the most widely distributed kid’s network in the world with a cumulative reach to 471 million households and 161 territories.
Nickelodeon Asia is broadcasted to 13 countries including Brunei, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Thailand and The Philippines.
Nickelodeon creates and produces a diverse range of programming genres, including animation, live-action, comedy, game shows, and pre-school programs that is high-quality, non-violent, gender-neutral, humorous, reflecting real kid experiences and most importantly, from a kids’ point of view. All original animations, featuring the wildly popular SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, Avatar: The Legend of Aang; plus award winning pre-school programs, such as Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego Go!, The Wonder Pets, and The Backyardigans. Nickelodeon also features a mix of live-action and comedy, including iCarly, Drake & Josh, The Naked Brothers Band and the highly profiled annual Kids Choice Awards show.
About TrueVisions by TrueVisions Plc.
A True Corporation Plc company, TrueVisions by TrueVisions Plc. is Thailand’s largest provider of subscription-based television. Serving signals through CAtv and DStv, the company is committed to providing leading popular programs from around the world, including information, knowledge, news, sports, and entertainment, along with superior customer services. The service is offered through 4 packages, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and True Knowledge Packages. In addition, the company also offers the Convergence package “TrueLife Free View,” allowing 39-channel free view upon using 299 Baht of TrueMove monthly package, or 300 Baht of prepaid package. The company also offers 3 additional packages: HBO Package, Discovery Package, and Disney Package, and the latest pre-paid TrueVisions – get more values by using TrueMove and enjoy 39 channels free.
Press Contacts:
Tay Shan Min
Communications
MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Phone: 65. 6420.7163
Email: tay.shanmin@mtv-asia.com