Asia’s leading Pay-TV network has secured for SCM, its leading Chinese movies channel, first and exclusive rights to three record-breaking Korean box office hits.

Singapore, 1 September 2016 – FOX Networks Group (FNG) Asia today announced that it has acquired first and exclusive Pay TV rights to three record-breaking Korean blockbusters from Clover Films. Released this year, the trio of thrillers – The Wailing, Seoul Station and Train to Busan – will be made available to audiences in Singapore on SCM, and on-demand as well as online through the catch-up service, SCM Play.

The acquisition underscores FNG’s commitment to movie fans in Singapore and beyond by bringing the latest box office hits to local audiences more quickly, and to take quality Asian content to a broader global audience. It also reinforces FNG’s continuing efforts to strengthen the SCM brand, already the top movie channel in Singapore, as the undisputed leader in premium blockbuster content.

“The success of SCM has been its ability to be responsive to the changing appetites of the fans, while still staying true to its core promise of being the home of the biggest Asian blockbusters,” said Cora Yim, Senior Vice President, Chinese Entertainment at FOX Networks Group. “Through this agreement with Clover Films, fans will be able to enjoy some of this year’s hottest Korean films, first and exclusively on SCM.”
Train to Busan has sat on the top of the Singapore box office for weeks since it opened early last month, and is the highest-grossing Korean film in Singapore. The train-bound zombie thriller, directed by Sang-Ho Yeon (The King of Pigs) and starring Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince), looks set to become the top non-Chinese Asian film in Singapore.
Seoul Station is the animated prequel to Train to Busan, and is also directed by Yeon. Set to debut later this month, the film has already won critical acclaim and has been invited to a number of film festivals including Annecy, the New York Asian Film Festival, Fantasia and Sitges.
Rounding out the “thrilling threesome” is The Wailing, a Korean box office hit that made waves at the Cannes Film Festival and the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival this year. Produced by FOX International Pictures and distributed by Clover Films in Singapore, The Wailing is another indicator of international interest in Asian productions.

Lim Teck, Managing Director of Clover Films, said, “We are so proud to be collaborating with FNG on this exciting slate of Korean movies! We at Clover Films seek to bring the best Asian content to Singaporean audiences, and FNG has always been our best partner. We believe our Korean titles, especially the record breaking movie Train to Busan, will achieve great ratings for FNG channels!”
Train to Busan, Seoul Station and The Wailing will make their way to SCM in 2017. -End-
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.

About SCM
SCM (衛視電影台) (formerly known as STAR Chinese Movies) is the No. 1 Chinese movie channel in Asia and is the premier destination for lovers of blockbuster Chinese cinema, with more than 1,000 titles in its film inventory. SCM is dedicated to providing first-run, premium content as well as cutting-edge advanced services. Premiering box-office hits from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan, SCM guarantees exclusives from top Chinese and Asian producers and major studios such as Emperor Motion Pictures, Media Asia, Pegasus and Fortune Star. In addition to hit movies, SCM also offers a powerful combination of live events, major concerts and acclaimed Asian documentaries in Cantonese or Mandarin with Chinese and English as well as Bahasa Indonesia and Thai subtitles. With this unrivalled content together with HD viewing, a VOD service and a market-leading online catch-up service called SCM Play, the channel provides an unmatched entertainment experience.

About Clover Films Pte Ltd
CLOVER FILMS PTE LTD was established in 2009 and specializes in the distribution and production of Asian movies, with an emphasis on the Singapore and Malaysia markets. It acquires and distributes quality movies
from all over the world for the markets of Singapore and Malaysia, and with the belief in its immense potential and talent, Clover Films also produces movies in collaboration with regional directors and producers.
A key player in the Singapore movie scene, Clover Films has, since its inception, distributed more than 100 movies, including the record-breaking Jackie Chan blockbuster CZ12, the highest-grossing Chinese movie (excluding local movies) in the history of Singapore and other high-profile movies such as Jay Chou’s The Viral Factor, John Woo’s Reign of Assassins and The Fierce Wife: Final Episode.
Clover Films also co-produced, distributed and marketed Jack Neo’s Ah Boys To Men I & II, which set an all-time record in 2013 for local movies in Singapore’s history, grossing a total of more than S$14 million at the local box office. Other quality home-grown movies produced include 23:59, The Wedding Diary I & II, Ghost Child, Filial Party and King of Mahjong.

For media inquiries, please contact:
FOX Networks Group Asia
Jason HO | Senior Manager, Marketing
Tel: +65 6809 3360 | Email: Jason.HoHan@fox.com

Ashlee ZHANG | Assistant Manager, Marketing
Tel: +65 6809 3362 | Email: Ashlee.zhang@fox.com

Clover Films Distribution Pte Ltd
Winnie TEO | Senior Manager, Marketing
Tel: +65 6841 0815 | Email: winnie@cloverfilms.com.sg

Star India’s Multi Screen Coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Receives Thunderous Response from Sports Fans

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Star India’s highly engaging coverage across screens of the recently concluded Rio 2016 Olympic Games once again proves that when it comes to Sports, the broadcast network continues to set new global benchmarks in viewer experience and viewership numbers. The immersive and data rich experience backed by powerful visuals and marketing, has once again created history in terms of user delight, translating into the highest ever viewership of Olympics in India.

As the official television broadcaster in India, Star Sports brought the game alive and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was bigger than ever before with an unprecedented 191mn* viewers tuning in to watch the games. Two out of every three viewers tuned in to watch the mega event on the Star Sports network, thus re-establishing its credentials as one of the leading sports networks in India capable of delivering national impact across geographies and demographics.

Hotstar, the exclusive digital streaming partner in India for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, on the other hand, which provided round the clock coverage of the games with 14 live streams for sports fans, established new online records. The digital platform attracted nearly 70 percent of the reach of television in affluent homes in the top 6 metros. The platform delivered an incremental reach of almost 10 million viewers in India with viewers streaming almost an hour of the Games during the two weeks, propelling Olympics into the top brackets of sporting events covered online.

The standout highlight of the tournament was when India came together to watch the thrilling badminton women’s singles final between PV Sindhu and Spain’s Carolina Marin. The grueling encounter garnered 17.2mn impressions*, making it the highest viewed TV programme on that day. It was also the highest rated non-cricket game on any Sports network since the inception of BARC. On Hotstar, more than 5 million viewers tuned in to watch the match live, unprecedented for any event outside of international cricket.

Nitin Kukreja, CEO, Star Sports said, “For us, it is a matter of pride that Star Sports is the destination network for multi sports consumption in the country. Our endeavour to build a multi sports ecosystem is being rewarded with audience interest and attention not just in cricket but even in other sports. We expect this to further gather momentum with the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad, the forthcoming season of the Indian Super League and the home cricket season for team India. Catering to the ever growing demands of the Television viewers and new-age digital sports fans, Star India’s unprecedented reach made the Rio 2016 Olympic Games the most epic sporting event in the history of viewing sports in India.”

Ajit Mohan, CEO, Hotstar says, “As the world celebrated its sports champions, Hotstar enabled an experience that was unprecedented for sports fans not just in India but anywhere in the world: free access to almost every single moment of the Olympics fans with big moments being curated and showcased on the platform round the clock. Olympics allowed us to showcase our mission of building India’s most exciting content destination on demand.”

Star Sports had given unprecedented coverage to the Olympics with multiple channels devoted to Olympics broadcast. Further, it launched a highly appreciated campaign #IsseBadaKuchNahi focused on the stature of the Olympics as well as the medal prospects from India.

Star Sports, which has some of the most premier sporting properties in its portfolio, has been assiduously creating a multi-sport ecosystem in India. In 2016, from the ICC World T20 to Seasons 3 & 4 of Pro Kabaddi to the recently concluded Olympics, new benchmarks have been set with each of these events delivering in excess of 175 million* audiences at an all India level (Source: BARC). Further in the year ahead, Star Sports has an enviable multi-sport calendar coming up, consisting of 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad, the international cricket season at home for team India and the Indian Super League.

Hotstar, having already established itself as the premier digital sports destination in India, offered the widest possible coverage of all 42 sports with over 3000 hours of live coverage on the web, and 14+ streams running on the app all day. Its communication was focused on the massive choice it offered sports fans, with access to every moment of the Olympics and the convenience of watching live games or catching up on big performances any time of the day.

*Source: BARC, CS 4+ Urban

About Star Sports

Home to a number of leading domestic and International sports, the Star Sports network with ten channels broadcasts premier sporting events which include cricket coverage under the purview of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket Australia, England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC); Pro Kabaddi; Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL); the Hero Indian Super League (ISL), Premier League, Bundesliga; Badminton World Federation (BWF) events, Premier Badminton League (PBL); Hockey India League (HIL); Formula 1; Wimbledon, The French Open and International Premier Tennis League.

About Hotstar

Hotstar is India’s largest premium streaming platform offering more than 85,000 hours of drama and movies in 8 languages, and coverage of every major global sporting event. Launched in February 2015, it has been downloaded by more than 72 million users and has attracted followers on the back of a highly evolved video streaming technology and high attention to quality of experience across devices and platforms.

Soon after its launch, Hotstar raced on to become one of the fastest adopted new apps anywhere in the world. Hotstar offers most of its content free of cost and recently introduced a pay wall that provides some of the most popular international TV series and films for a monthly subscription fee of Rs. 199.
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Mumbai, August 31, 2016 – Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) today announced that SPN and its affiliates have entered into definitive agreements to acquire TEN Sports Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and its subsidiaries for 385 million U.S. dollars. Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition will add South Asia’s leading sports network to SPN’s existing portfolio of channels.
The TEN Sports channels being acquired include TEN 1, TEN 1 HD, TEN 2, TEN 3, TEN Golf HD, TEN Cricket, TEN Sports that operate in several countries including the Indian sub-continent, Maldives, Singapore, Hong Kong, Middle East, Caribbean.
TEN Sports holds broadcast rights to major cricket boards (South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe). In addition, Ten Sports holds rights to wrestling (WWE), football (UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, French League, English Football League Cup), tennis (WTA Events, ATP events), golf (European Tour, Asian Tour, Ryder Cup, US PGA Championship, LPGA Tour, Professional Golf Tour of India and Golf Channel Block), athletics (Asian Games, Commonwealth Games), motor sports (Moto GP) and cycling (Tour de France) events.
Long a television destination for sports fans, SPN sports properties include cricket (IPL, CPL, Ram Slam), football (FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia, UEFA Euro 2016, FIFA World Events including FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 in India, European and South American Qualifiers for FIFA WC 2018, FIFA Confederations Cup, LaLiga, Serie A, FA Cup, Copa America Centenario, International Champions Cup), tennis (Australian Open, ATP 1000 and 500 World Tour Events, Champions Tennis League), fight sports (TNA, UFC, Pro Wrestling League), basketball (NBA) as well as NFL and Premier Futsal.

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NP Singh, CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India:
“I welcome TEN Sports to the Sony family. The acquisition of TEN Sports Network will strengthen SPN’s offering for viewers of cricket, football and fight sports, complementing our existing portfolio of international and domestic sporting properties. It also aptly demonstrates SPN’s commitment to providing a broad range of sporting entertainment to fans across India and the sub-continent.”
Andy Kaplan, President, Worldwide Networks, Sony Pictures Television:
“India has been a strong driver of Sony Pictures’ growing networks business for two decades, and sports continue to play a significant role in that growth. The acquisition of TEN Sports, following the launch of SONY ESPN channels, will mean that our Indian networks would reach over 800 million viewers and broadcast many of the most popular and prestigious sporting events in the world.”
Punit Goenka, Managing Director, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE):

“This is a landmark deal for ZEE and a step towards a strategic portfolio shuffle as we grow our general entertainment business both in the domestic and overseas markets. While we have grown our sports business over the last 10 years through acquisition of content at competitive prices, our focus now is on transforming ourselves into an all-round media and content company, comprising of five verticals, viz. broadcast, digital, films, live events, and international business; and we continue to move rapidly
towards our set business goals. While I have always been proud of our sports business, I strongly believe that Sony will add more value to it by taking it to even greater heights. I wish them all the success.”

About Sony Pictures Networks India

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) (formerly Multi Screen Media Private Ltd.), is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels.
As a leading television network in India, SPN comprises Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, a second Hindi movie channel showcasing great Indian Cinema; SAB, a family comedy entertainment channel; PIX, the English movie channel; AXN, the leader amongst English Entertainment Channels; AATH, the Bangla movie channel; MIX, a refreshing Hindi music channel; SIX, a sports channel ; SONY ESPN, the group of sports entertainment channels; LIV, the Digital Entertainment Channel; and SPN’s Motion Pictures division, formerly MSM Motion Pictures.
Sony Pictures Networks India is in its 21st year in India.

About Sony Pictures Television Networks

Sony Pictures Television Networks operates branded entertainment channels reaching over one billion households around the world. Based in Culver City, Budapest, London, Madrid, Miami, Milan, Moscow, Mumbai, Munich, Singapore and Tokyo, Sony’s linear and digital networks offer high-quality film and television content from Sony Pictures and third parties, as well as original content commissioned globally and locally. Sony Pictures Television Networks is a division of Sony Pictures Television Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.

About Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE)

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is one of India’s leading television media and entertainment companies. It is amongst the largest producers and aggregators of Hindi programming in the world, with an extensive library housing over 222,000 hours of television content. With rights to more than 3,818 movie titles from foremost studios and of iconic film stars, ZEE houses the world’s largest Hindi film library. Through its strong presence worldwide, ZEE entertains over 1 billion viewers across 171 countries.

Media Contacts
Humsa Dhir, SVP & Head, PR & Corp Communications, SPN; +91 22 6701171, humsa.dhir@setindia.com
Jayshree Kumar, DVP, Corporate Communications, ZEE; +91 22 71061367, jayshree.kumar@zee.esselgroup.com
Robert Lawson, Corporate Communications, SPE (USA); +1 310.244.4020; robert_lawson@spe.sony.com

New telecom centre opened by TSF in Macedonia

Ten years of supporting emergency connectivity solutions around the world
Paris, 30 August 2016 – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the leading global satellite operators, and Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF), a unique NGO specialising in emergency telecommunications, have renewed their partnership agreement initiated in 2007. The extension of the agreement and future collaboration was discussed today at Eutelsat’s Paris HQ by Rodolphe Belmer, Eutelsat CEO, Jean-François Cazenave, TSF Chairman and Monique Lanne-Petit, TSF Director.

TSF: active in more than 70 countries for over 800 humanitarian organisations

Based in Pau, France, and also operating from bases in Mexico and Thailand, TSF is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to facilitating critical communications services in emergency situations when terrestrial networks are disenabled, and also to providing links in extremely remote areas. Within 24 hours of a crisis TSF can be on the scene anywhere in the world to set up telecommunications centres and the IT equipment required for crisis units, with satellite at the core of the robust technologies deployed. Since its foundation in 1998, TSF has intervened in more than 70 countries, supporting the work of over 800 humanitarian organisations.

Ten years of partnership

The solid partnership nurtured with Eutelsat over almost 10 years enables TSF to leverage the satellite resources and technology of a global operator to establish resilient and immediately available connectivity in areas requiring disaster relief.

Eutelsat’s support of TSF’s missions has stepped up with the migration crisis in Europe and the Middle East. In order to meet increased need for connectivity by humanitarian organisations working in the field, including Save the Children, UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières and Oxfam, a dozen satellite dishes have been set up in seven refugee centres in Greece, Serbia and Macedonia. Satellite broadband terminals that are easily transported by air and set up on-site in just a few minutes have enabled more effective information-sharing between NGOs and improved cooperation with stakeholders further afield.

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 39 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

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About Telecoms sans Frontières

Founded in 1998, Télécoms Sans Frontières is the leading NGO specialised in emergency telecommunications and new technologies for humanitarian response. From the onset of a humanitarian crisis or emergency, TSF deploys telecom specialists from its headquarters or from one of its regional bases in less than 24 hours. Its mandate focuses on providing access to information for those affected by humanitarian crises such as refugees and victims of natural disasters as well as reconnecting families through the provision of priority voice or internet connectivity. At the heart of the crisis, TSF teams also install emergency communication centres for aid agencies that strengthen aid coordination by providing relief organisations, UN agencies and local authorities with Internet, phone lines and technical assistance. Télécoms Sans Frontières is part of the United Nations Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) and a partner of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). In addition, TSF is a consultative member of the UN Working Group on Emergency Telecommunications (WGET) and the Directorate General of Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection of the European Commission (ECHO). Within the framework of these operational partnerships, TSF is regularly called upon to provide training for international aid agencies in the use of emergency telecommunications for humanitarian response.

For more information about TSF
tsfi.org
Tel: +33 5 59 84 43 60
communication@tsfi.org

Celestial Tiger Entertainment and Endemol Shine Group to Produce The Ultimate BROcation, a Reality Series Backed by Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong (August 29, 2016) – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced today that it has greenlit its second original production, a structured reality series entitled The Ultimate BROcation. The series will be produced by Endemol Shine Group, the global production powerhouse behind Big Brother and MasterChef. On board as the anchor sponsor is Hong Kong Tourism Board.  The show will premiere exclusively on CTE’s top-rated action entertainment channel, KIX.

The Ultimate BROcation is a structured reality series set in one of the most vibrant and trendy cities in the world, Hong Kong. The five-episode series will follow the adventures of four celebrities from four different Southeast Asian countries as they revel in a five-day, all-expenses paid vacation, tailor-made for “bros”. This will be the vacation of every guy’s fantasy, filled with parties, exhilarating adventures, fantastic food, beautiful ladies, and some solid male-bonding. The only catch is that the “bros” have to let it all be filmed.

Casting is currently underway in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, for well-known male celebrities who have very distinct personalities, and an appetite for adventure.  Production for the upcoming, one-of-a-kind reality show will take place in Hong Kong in October.

“We are excited to partner with Hong Kong Tourism Board to bring this fun and unique show to life. If you have ever wondered what it is like to walk in the shoes of a male star, The Ultimate BROcation will be your guide. We will follow our fearsome foursome as they go about their adventures in Hong Kong, showcasing the city as the ultimate guy’s playground.  But this show will go beyond a travelogue, and be rooted in our celebrities; their personalities and humor and the bonds they build during this epic vacation,” said Andy Chang, Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Original Productions, Celestial Tiger Entertainment.

“We are thrilled to be working with Endemol Shine Group, one of the world’s leading production companies, on this exciting and highly-entertaining series,” said Betty Tsui, Vice President, Programming – KIX and Thrill, Celestial Tiger Entertainment. “Showcasing all of the exciting possibilities Hong Kong has to offer, The Ultimate BROcation will be an ideal show for the action-loving and adventure-seeking KIX audience.”

“The Ultimate BROcation is an aspirational new reality format and we are thrilled to partner with Celestial Tiger Entertainment and Hong Kong Tourism Board to make a brilliant show for audiences across Asia,” and said Fotini Paraskakis, Managing Director of Asian Operations at Endemol Shine Group. “With four celebrities from four countries, set against the magnificent backdrop of one of the world’s greatest cities we truly believe this has all the right ingredients to be a hit.”

“We are glad to be part of the Celestial Tiger Entertainment and Endemol Shine Group team to produce The Ultimate BROcation.  Hong Kong is Southeast Asians’ destination of choice for its great dining options, shopping experiences, parties and thrilling adventures. And with four celebrities from four different countries with very distinct cultures gathering in Hong Kong, we believe that this series would be able to bring new insights and inspire the audience to create their very own experiences when they visit Hong Kong,” said Simon Wong, Regional Director, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Southeast Asia.

With a slate of first and exclusive action-packed programs, KIX has become one of the most watched channels across Asia. For the first half of 2016, KIX HD was the #1 English general entertainment channel in Malaysia*, and one of the top 3 regional English general entertainment channels in the Philippines**.

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*Source: Kantar Media, DTAM Malaysia. Jan-Jun 2016; all time; live and consolidated viewing data (as of 19 July, 2016); ranked by average audience on an individual channel basis.  Astro 4+; across English GE channels (incl. AXN, AXN HD, Diva, Diva HD, E!, Fox HD, FX HD, Hits HD, ITV Choice, KIX HD, Lifetime, MTV, Star World, Star World HD)

**Source: Kantar Media, Philippines National

C&S 2+; Jan-Jun2016; ranked by average audience; across regional English GE channels (incl. AXN, Diva Universal, E!, Fox, Fox Crime, HITS, KIX, Lifetime, RTL-CBS, Sony Channel, Star World, SYFY, Tru TV, Universal Channel, Warner TV)

Media Contact:

Pauline Poon

Celestial Tiger Entertainment

Public Relations Manager

T: 852 2239 6131

E: pauline.poon@celestialtiger.com

Crystal Tham

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Public Relations Executive

T: 65 6432 0120

E: crystal.tham@hktb.com

About Celestial Tiger Entertainment

CELESTIAL TIGER ENTERTAINMENT (CTE) is a leading independent media company dedicated to entertaining audiences in Asia and beyond. The company creates and distributes branded pay television channels and services targeted at Asian consumers.
CTE operates a powerful bouquet of distinct pay television services including: CELESTIAL MOVIES, the premier 24-hour first-run Chinese movie channel in Asia and beyond; CELESTIAL CLASSIC MOVIES, the world’s most-widely distributed Chinese movie channel with an unparalleled array of Chinese movie masterpieces; CELESTIAL MOVIES PINOY, the Chinese movie channel that is programmed, dubbed and promoted specifically to Filipino viewers; cHK, the Chinese entertainment channel offering the latest Hong Kong and other Asian blockbuster movies, alongside highly-anticipated Chinese dramas and series; KIX, the ultimate destination for action entertainment; KIX 360, the dedicated Over-The-Top (OTT) linear feed for KIX; MIAO MI, the Mandarin “Edutainment” channel created for preschool kids across Asia; THRILL, Asia’s only regional horror, thriller and suspense movie channel; and THRILL 360, the dedicated Over-The-Top (OTT) linear feed for THRILL.  All of CTE’s channel brands are available as linear, on-demand and over-the-top services.  CTE also produces original production for its bouquet of channels.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CTE’s majority shareholders are Saban Capital Group, a leading private investment firm specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries; Celestial Pictures, a diversified Asian entertainment company owned by Astro Overseas Limited; and Lionsgate, the world’s largest independent filmed entertainment studio.

For more information, please visit www.celestialtiger.com.

About Endemol Shine Group

Endemol Shine Group is a global production powerhouse creating world class content for all platforms.  As a producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group works on a unique local and global axis, comprised of 120 companies across more than 30 markets dedicated to creating content that enthralls and inspires.

In 2015, the company’s travelling formats originated from eleven different countries across the Group with global hits including Masterchef, Big Brother, Deal or No Deal, The Money Drop, Your Face Sounds Familiar, The Brain, Hunted and The Island. Endemol Shine Group’s drama portfolio is similarly international and diverse, with acclaimed worldwide hits such as Humans, Bron, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Kingdom, Grantchester, The Fall, Intersection, Spring Tide, Penoza and Broadchurch.  The Group’s award-winning digital production and distribution studio Endemol Shine Beyond helps advertisers and brands to engage millennial audiences around the world through popular online content and channels including eSports format Legends of Gaming and lifestyle brand ICON, each with local adaptations in multiple markets.

In 2015, Endemol Shine Group produced a total of 733 productions in over 50 languages airing on 256 channels around the world.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and to enhance visitors’ experience once they arrive. For more information, please visit DiscoverHongKong.com.

Mumbai, August 26, 2016: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) today announced the appointment of its new CEO – Domestic Broadcast Business, Mr. Punit Misra. Mr. Misra will report to Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL for his role. His appointment is with effect from October 1^st, 2016.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Punit Misra was Executive Director – Sales and Customer Development for Hindustan Unilever (HUL).

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Media Contact:

Jayshree Kumar / Arantxa Gonsalves

Corporate Brand – Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL)

Mobile: +91 9769286661 / +91 9820336890

Landline: +91-22-7106 1367 / 7108 5464

Email: jayshree.kumar@zee.esselgroup.com / arantxa.gonsalves@zee.esselgroup.com