Original Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia Press Release:
VIMN Launches MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, 4 NOVEMBER 2013 – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1st. This enables TVB Network Vision subscribers to access Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on Channel 65 and 66 respectively, while subscribers can access MTV China on Channel 38.
"We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands' presence in Hong Kong," said VIMN Asia's executive vice president and managing director, Indra Suharjono. "We're particularly excited to introduce Nick Jr. to Hong Kong and to help fill a gap in preschoolers' programming here, which offers parents a trusted edutainment channel for their young children to learn while they 'play' with well-loved characters like Dora the Explorer and new properties like The Paw Patrol."
"We at TVB Network Vision are very excited to bring VIMN's high quality programming services to TVB Network Vision's subscribers on our new fibre-optic distributed platform. The addition of these channels, following our investments in our new fiber infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best entertainment and education to our subscribers, " said TVB Network Vision's CEO, Felix To.
MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. 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. MTV China is seen in over 14 million households in China, and is available in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The channel brings the best mainstream English and Chinese content to its audience. MTV China's tent-pole programmes include Style Gala and CCTV-MTV Mandarin Music Honors.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year globally and 15th year in Asia, is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. Creating surprising and playful entertainment experiences everywhere it goes, Nickelodeon has a portfolio that includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon's brands are seen globally in more than 450 million households in over 100 territories via more than 70 locally programmed channels and syndication.
Nick Jr., is "the Smart Place to Play," giving kids and parents what they want – educational and entertaining content with great stories and characters that empower kids to learn while they play. The educational curriculum is in everything Nick Jr. does – the shows, packaging and promos – delivered by all the Nick Jr. characters kids know and love. The award-winning and exclusive international properties including Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies and Tickety Toc, are designed to engage and encourage early childhood development.
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About TVB NETWORK VISION
TVB NETWORK VISION Limited is principally engaged in providing pay TV services and teleport services both in Hong Kong and internationally. Major shareholders of TVB NETWORK VISION Limited include Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Gemstone Pacific Limited and See Corporation Limited.
TVB NETWORK VISION offers over 62 local and international channels. Other than the driver channels provided by TVB, namely "Drama 1", "Drama 2", "TVB Classic", "TVB Encore", "TVB Movies", "TVB Window", "TVB Good Show", "TVB Sports ", "TVB Food", "TVB Kids", "TVB Entertainment News", "TVBN", "TVBN2", TVBS-News", "TVBS-Asia" and "TVB8", TVB NETWORK VISION also provides programming in news, movies, sports and infotainment to meet the diverse needs of the Hong Kong audience.
TVB NETWORK VISION is currently transmitted via satellite through existing communal aerial broadcast distribution (CABD) networks into set-top boxes of individual homes or via DTH to homes without CABD networks. It also transmits its service via the broadband television networks of PCCW's NOW TV and the broadband and optical- fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited.
For more information, please visit www.tvbnetworkvision.com.
About Viacom International Media Networks
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Channel, VH1, VIVA, COLORS, Game One and Tr3s: MTV, Música y Más. Viacom brands are seen globally in more than 600 million households in 170 territories and 37 languages via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties. For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/Viacom.
Media Contact:
Viacom International Media Networks
Adeline Ong, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Asia
t: (65) 6420 7240 m: (65) 9366 7323
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TVB Network Vision Limited
Amy Poon, Assistant Public Relations Manager
t : (852) 2399 9335
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Emma Bok, Public Relations Executive
t : (852) 2399 9312
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Also, from Kidscreen:
Viacom bows Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. in Hong Kong
Viacom International Media Networks Asia launched Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on Hong Kong’s TVB Network Vision via the optical-fiber networks of Hutchison Global Communications on November 1.
The move will expand the presence of the global kids TV brands in Hong Kong, and VIMN believes the intro of Nick Jr., in particular, will fill the current gap in preschool programming in the local market. TVB subscribers can expect to see established Nick Jr. programs like Dora the Explorer, alongside new series like Spin Master Entertainment's Paw Patrol (pictured).
Nickelodeon has a portfolio that includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon’s brands are seen globally in more than 450 million households in more than 100 territories via more than 70 locally programmed channels and syndication.
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