May 2018

11 May

CHRIS PRATT HONORED WITH THE GENERATION AWARD AT THE 2018 “MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS” HOSTED BY TIFFANY HADDISH

MTV announced today that Chris Pratt, one of Hollywood’s most renowned and sought-after actors, will be honored with the Generation Award during the 2018 “MTV Movie & TV Awards." Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, this year’s show will have its simulcast global premiere on MTV Asia on Tuesday, 19 June at 8am (WIB) and 9am (MY/SG/PH), with a same day primetime* encore at 7pm (WIB) and 8pm (MY/SG/PH).
04 May

“BLACK PANTHER” AND “STRANGER THINGS” LEAD NOMINATIONS FOR 2018 “MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS” HOSTED BY TIFFANY HADDISH

MTV today announced the categories and nominees for the 2018 “MTV Movie & TV Awards”, hosted by actress, comedian and New York Times bestselling author, Tiffany Haddish. She is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after actresses and comedic talents in television and film. She exploded onto the scene after her breakout performance in the blockbuster hit “Girls Trip”, recently released a New York Times bestselling book, The Last Black Unicorn, and late last year became the fi...

A-MAY-ZING FEMALE ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU ON NICKELODEON THIS MONTH!

This May, the spotlight is centered on the A-MAY-ZING female leads on Nickelodeon! We kick off with hairstylist extraordinaire Sunny in brand new animated series, Sunny Day where Sunny and friends celebrate individuality and girl power as they use creative problem-solving skills to tackle dilemmas that arise in their seaside town. Female empowerment also goes up a notch with new adventures with the fearless heir to the throne in Nella the Princess Knight and the whimsical twin genies in Shim...

April 2018

26 Apr

VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS TO DEBUT NICK JR. ON I-CABLE IN HONG KONG

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), today announced its broadened collaboration with Hong Kong Pay-TV operator, i-Cable to debut Nick Jr. linear channel on i-Cable’s platform in Hong Kong for the first time in the coming months. The existing collaboration with i-Cable already includes Comedy Central Asia and MTV China on their basic pack and Nickelodeon on their Kids pack.
25 Apr

VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS SEALS FIRST SOUTHEAST ASIA GAME COLLABORATION WITH GAME PUBLISHER GOGAME

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), today announced its first Southeast Asia game collaboration with mobile game publisher goGame. The Nickelodeon x goGame mobile game, which will be named at a later stage, is slated to launch in the third quarter of 2019. It will be the first game licensed to an Asian game developer that brings a family of Nickelodeon properties together.
24 Apr

VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS EXPANDS COLLABORATION WITH SOLAR ENTERTAINMENT TO DEBUT MTV CLASSIC IN THE PHILIPPINES

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), today announced its expanded collaboration with Solar Entertainment Corporation, content provider and television network, to debut MTV Classic in the Philippines. This marks the first time that the 24-hour music channel will be available in Asia. Effective 2 May, MTV Classic will be offered on AGILASAT – a joint venture TV satellite service between Solar and global satellite operator ABS that delivers p...

BELLATOR’S HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DREAM MATCHUP BETWEEN FEDOR EMELIANENKO AND FRANK MIR

The third opening round matchup in 2018’s Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix will feature the greatest heavyweight of all time Fedor Emelianenko (36-5, 1 NC) taking on former world champion Frank Mir (18-11) in Bellator’s return to Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. on Saturday, April 28. The event will air live on Paramount Channel on 29 April, Sunday at 8am (TH), and 9am (MY), with a same day primetime repeat telecast at 9pm (TH) and 10pm (MY). It will also air on MTV Asia and MTVph in ...
16 Apr

BE BLOWN AWAY BY NEW TALENT COMPETITION “AMAZINGNESS” PREMIERING TUESDAY, 17 APRIL 2018

Get to know all about the amazing things that people are capable of as MTV Asia premieres “Amazingness” an irreverent and hilarious variety talent competition show hosted by reality TV star, producer and professional skateboarder, Rob Dyrdek! The star-studded panel of celebrity judges on the show include producer and writer, Eddie Huang, on-air personality, Krystal Bee, and Chris “Drama” Pfaff, founder of fast-growing youth apparel brand Young & Reckless.
13 Apr

RIOT GAMES AND MTV COLLABORATE FOR HYPERPLAY, THE 1ST INTEGRATED ASEAN ESPORTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Riot Games and MTV announced today the introduction of Hyperplay, the first integrated ASEAN esports and music festival. Hyperplay is presented by the Singapore Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Youth Council (NYC) of Singapore, and will integrate the two biggest pop culture pillars of this generation, esports and music, into a weekend event on 4 and 5 August at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
04 Apr

COMEDY CENTRAL ASIA IN APRIL IS NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED!

It’s a battle-worthy season to prove who has what it takes to sync it to the top! Comedy Central Asia packs a merciless line-up and hits all the right notes with the Season 4 premiere of the lip sync battle between British Divas, Charli XCX and Rita Ora. They are friends offstage, which will surely make things all the more interesting onstage! The girls will turn up the shock factor and show off their awesomely sick onstage groove and up the celebrity ante with epic performances.

March 2018

26 Mar

DWAYNE JOHNSON, DEMI LOVATO, ED SHEERAN, CAMILA CABELLO, ZENDAYA, SHAWN MENDES, MILLIE BOBBY BROWN, FIFTH HARMONY, STRANGER THINGS, COCO AND MORE WIN BIG AT NICKELODEON'S 2018 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS

Dwayne Johnson, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Zendaya, Shawn Mendes, Millie Bobby Brown, Fifth Harmony, Stranger Things, Coco and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon's 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 24, 8-9:30 p.m. (ET). Hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena, the unpredictable mess-fest was broadcast from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., where kids celebrated the best of everything they love in pop culture.
08 Mar

CRASH FOR CASH IN MTV ASIA’S NEWEST ROGUE “CRASH KARAOKE” GAME SHOW PREMIERING 19 MARCH

MTV Asia is set to premiere the international music game show “Crash Karaoke” this March. The 10-episode season of pop-up karaoke challenges will be hosted by Hannah Rad, an NYC based on-air talent and radio host, and Dylan Landon, live host and director based in the US. Expect the two show hosts to burst in on unassuming locations and surprised patrons in this new game show. Airports, bath-houses, local gym, no place is off limits! As they aim to win over the crowds and disrupt business-as...
07 Mar

MARCH ALONG TO INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH A SLEW OF BRAND PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES FROM VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia will be celebrating International Women’s Day this 8th March in a big way. From brand programming initiatives to a women’s panel discussion, the focus of this celebratory occasion calls for all individuals - female or male - to commemorate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of all women. As with this year’s campaign theme, #PressForProgress, our brands’ programming efforts are dedicated to showcase female empowerment and ...
01 Mar

DARRION CALDWELL TO DEFEND BELLATOR BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST LEANDRO HIGO ON 3 MARCH

The Bellator bantamweight championship will be up for grabs when Darrion Caldwell (11-1) makes his first title defense against Leandro Higo (18-3) at Bellator 195 inside WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla., the same venue where “The Wolf” captured the belt earlier this year. With International Women’s Day happening on 8 March, it is fitting that the spotlight will also shine on the women’s flyweight matchup between Kristina Williams and Emily Ducote in Bellator 195.

February 2018

27 Feb

NICKELODEON ANNOUNCES 2018 KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Nickelodeon announced the superstar nominees and a one-of-a-kind performance for the highly-anticipated 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards. Celebrating kids’ favorites across movies, television, music and digital, this year’s nominees include: Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Beyoncé, Kevin Hart, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Luis Fonsi, Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Chris Pratt, Khalid, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Millie Bobby Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Chris Hemsworth, Ed Sheeran, Coco, Juman...
13 Feb

BRING BACK THE 90’S WITH CHRISTINA MILIAN AND LANCE BASS IN MTV’S “90’S HOUSE” PREMIERING 22 FEBRUARY 2018

If the 90’s were the best decade eva for you, then you’ll want to hang with hosts Christina Milian and Lance Bass in MTV’s series “90’s House”! The show guest stars 90’s fan favorites such as Mario Lopez, Tatyana Ali, Michelle Williams, Joey Fatone, Marques Houston, Tyson Beckford, Salt N’ Pepa, Kid N’ Play, Bill Bellamy and more! 90’s House premieres on Thursday, 22 February at 7.00pm (WIB), 8.00pm (SG/PH) and 9.00pm (MY), and airs every Thursday at the same time. Catch the replay every Su...
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