Singapore, 27 January 2010 – TV buffs will soon reap more fruits of a union between StarHub and FOX International Channels (FIC) come February! Starting 1 February, StarHub TV will launch three new channels under the FOX umbrella. The new additions are - FOX, tvN, and Nat Geo Music.
These three channels will initially be made available free to all StarHub TV subscribers via its respective channels for a month, starting 1 February 2010. Additionally, the world’s leading 24-hour wildlife channel - Nat Geo Wild will be reoffered as part of StarHub’s Basic Education group, giving subscribers a more wholesome entertainment experience.
FOX (StarHub TV Channel 132) dominates the top ranking across Japan, Korea, the Middle East, US, Latin America, Spain and some other markets as the world’s Number 1 US TV series channel. FOX brings to viewers the most recent US TV first-runs in comedy, drama, science fiction, action, animation and reality. Some of these US’ top-performing TV series to be premiered exclusively on FOX in the coming months include “Lie to Me”, “White Collar”, “The Simpsons”, “Burn Notice”, and “Criminal Minds”. FOX will be available under the Basic Entertainment Group.
tvN (StarHub TV Channel 175) is Korea’s leading general entertainment channel with its exclusive high-rated programming in self-produced dramas, entertainment, reality and lifestyle programs. Powered by CJ Media, the creator of some Korea’s best quality entertainment programming, StarHub viewers can get access to their favourite Korean superstars in tvN’s star-studded programs featuring Rain, Lee Jun Ki, Kwong Sang Woo, Song Hye Kyo, Park Eun Hye, Lee Hyo Ri and more. Some hottest Korean hits available on tvN include “The Fighter”, “8 Days”, and “Love Rescue”. tvN will be offered under the Chinese Entertainment Upsize group.
Nat Geo Music (StarHub TV Channel 131) is a unique channel profiling world musicians and their passion for music and world cultures. The channel features seasoned artists, emerging talents and their famous anthems that bring a huge addition to the music scene. Local issues and cultures will be showcased through music videos and programming that put songs into context. Nat Geo Music will be offered under the Education Upsize group.
Nat Geo Wild (StarHub TV Channel 77) enables viewers to get closer to the untamed corners of the natural world - from the remotest savannah and sweeping plains, to the forbidding ocean depths and deep jungles – Nat Geo Wild will be offered as part of the Education Basic Group
“Our relationship with Fox has built another milestone with the launch of these three new channels. We are delighted that our customers are able to enjoy the fruits of our union. We constantly aim to bring added value to our customers by offering them a wide variety of branded channels, and strengthening our highly acclaimed content from all over the world. We want to be able to bring the best entertainment all over the world without them having to leave their own sofas,” said Ms Ong Bee Lian, StarHub’s Vice President of Home Solutions.
“FOX International Channels is proud to partner with StarHub on the launch of these new channels. Fox, tvN and Nat Geo Music builds further on our commitment to deliver more choices and quality entertainment to audiences in Singapore. We are also excited with having Nat Geo Wild available to basic education group subscribers as it will enable a wider audience to experience the wonders of the natural world in a manner only National Geographic can showcase,“ said Avinash Himatsinghani, Senior Vice President and General Manager, SE Asia, FOX International Channels.
StarHub TV customers can call 1633 to subscribe to the new channels, while new customers who wish to subscribe to StarHub TV can call 1630. Alternatively, they may visit www.starhub.com/tv for more information.
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