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===STAR Movies Philippines===
===STAR Movies Philippines===
STAR Movies International began broadcasting to the [[Philippines]] on 30 November 2009 with local advertisements during and after the featured movie. The channel was simulcast with the Southeast Asia and China feed until 31 December 2009; a Philippines exclusive channel was launched on 1 January 2010.<ref>[http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/startv.html STAR Movies Philippines in Lyngsat] retrieved via www.lyngsat.com 11-24-2009</ref> It also has an English subtitle daily, but in selected film titles only. STAR Movies Philippines is a double bill with Fox Movies Premium Philippines, respectively.
STAR Movies International began broadcasting to the [[Philippines]] on 30 November 2009 with local advertisements during and after the featured movie. The channel was simulcast with the Southeast Asia and China feed until 31 December 2009; a Philippines exclusive channel was launched on 1 January 2010.<ref>[http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/startv.html STAR Movies Philippines in Lyngsat] retrieved via www.lyngsat.com 11-24-2009</ref> It also has an English subtitle daily, but in selected film titles only.


===STAR Movies HD===
===STAR Movies HD===

Revision as of 05:04, 12 October 2012

STAR Movies
CountryHong Kong
HeadquartersHong Kong
Ownership
OwnerSTAR TV
Fox International Channels
(owned by News Corporation)

STAR Movies is an Asian movie channel owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, subsidiaries of News Corporation. Star Movies now has been upgraded into Fox Movies Premium on 1 January 2012, therefore affecting its broadcast areas, except in India, China, Vietnam, Middle East, Taiwan and the Philippines.[1]

History

STAR Movies was launched on 1 May 1994, replacing BBC World when it was removed from STAR TV because of political reasons. At that time, it screened both Hollywood and Chinese movies and catered to a pan-Asian audience split into two stations: STAR Movies (an English movie channel) and STAR Chinese Movies (a Hong Kong Cantonese & Mandarin (Taiwan & SE Asia) movie channel).

On 1 August 1994, STAR Movies launched a separate channel for viewers in the Persian Gulf region and India, followed by STAR Movies International.

It was launched on 31 March 1996 for viewers in Southeast Asia, Mainland China, East Asia countries. STAR Movies currently has five channels, STAR Movies Asia (in Southeast Asia and People's Republic of China), STAR Movies Taiwan in Taiwan, STAR Movies India, STAR Movies Middle East and STAR Movies Philippines.

STAR Movies Philippines was launched on 1 January 2010, its viewers there had previously seen STAR Movies International.

STAR Movies HD Asia was launched on 1 May 2010.

STAR Movies On Demand Asia was launched on 16 September 2010.[2]

On January 1, 2012, STAR Movies was rebranded as Fox Movies Premium and will be available in Hong Kong and selected Southeast Asian countries. The STAR Movies brand will be continued in India, China, Vietnam, Middle East, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Overview

STAR Movies has first-run contracts for movies distributed by 20th Century Fox, Disney, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and StudioCanal and sub-run contracts for movies from Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. for countries where STAR Movies is available. It also features movies from other movie distributors including: Lions Gate Entertainment, Summit Entertainment and The Weinstein Company. It is a Hollywood movie channel whose main competitor is HBO Asia.

Rating System

STAR Movies shows their very own rating system similar to television rating systems, such as MTRCB of the Philippines. Star Movies' very own rating system is:

  • G: All ages are allowed to watch.
  • PG: All ages are allowed but Parental Guidance is advised for young viewers.
  • 12: Only for persons over 12.
  • 15: Only for persons over 15.
  • 18: Only for persons over 18. May contain strong maturity.

Operating Channels

STAR Movies Asia

STAR Movies International is transmitted in Southeast Asia and China. It is the only advertisement free version of STAR Movies and, unlike other versions of STAR Movies, this version also spends minimal time promoting its own upcoming movies. The channel does not air promotions of movies classified as unsuitable for people aged under eighteen, until 8 p.m. SEAT.

Since the rebranding of STAR Movies to Fox Movies Premium and high subscription charges in Sri Lanka, STAR TV found it viable to officially replace the commercial-free Fox Movies Premium channel with the advert-supported Indian version of STAR Movies.

As of January 1, 2012, STAR Movies International (now STAR Movies Asia) is limited to subscribers in China and Vietnam.

STAR Movies India

STAR Movies India is transmitted in India, Bhutan and Bangladesh. The channel has higher ratings in India than HBO South Asia, the only region where STAR Movies enjoys a lead in the viewer ratings. The channel is available on all DTH platforms across India and as part of the Star India bouquet. In contrast to STAR Movies International, the number of new movies premiered is comparatively low. This is the only beam that is managed by Star TV and not Fox International Channels.

STAR Movies Middle East

STAR Movies has an Arabic subtitled movie channel for viewers in the Middle East. Since the Middle East is a very culturally sensitive area, a lot of censorship is imposed on movies. Most of the movies aired on the channel are old, because the channel does not own the license to air newer productions to the region. As Pakistan is also a culturally sensitive country, STAR TV has replaced the Indian feed with the Middle East version there.

STAR Movies Taiwan

An advert-supported version of STAR Movies is targeted towards Taiwan specifically. It is the most localized version of STAR Movies, since most voice-overs in promotions for up-coming movies are in Mandarin Chinese. The channel also comes with Chinese subtitles.

STAR Movies Philippines

STAR Movies International began broadcasting to the Philippines on 30 November 2009 with local advertisements during and after the featured movie. The channel was simulcast with the Southeast Asia and China feed until 31 December 2009; a Philippines exclusive channel was launched on 1 January 2010.[3] It also has an English subtitle daily, but in selected film titles only.

STAR Movies HD

File:STAR Movies HD.svg
Star Movies HD Logo in India

STAR Movies International official launched their own HD (High Definition) channel in Asia on May 1, 2010. This channel is now available in AsiaSat 5. It now shares the same schedule via regular STAR Movies International, but is different in advertisement (including their logo, with the HD mark at the upper right side of the screen). This channel is currently available in Taiwan and India only. Star Movies India, launched their HD feed along with STAR TV India HD channels on 15th April, 2011. This is a commercial-free feed and has a different schedule than Star Movies India.

On July 15 2011, STAR Movies HD Taiwan was officially launched separate from the Asian feed. However, the said channel features a different TV schedule from the regular STAR Movies Taiwan feed.

On January 1, 2012, STAR Movies HD was rebranded to Fox Movies Premium HD in selected Asian territories.

STAR Movies HD is now available in Sri Lanka through the Dialog TV Platform. This was launched officially on 17th June, 2012.

See also

References

  1. ^ "SMV changed to FMP". NST. 3 January. Retrieved 1 January 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ STAR Movies HD in Asiasat 5 retrieved via www.lyngsat.com 05-26-2010
  3. ^ STAR Movies Philippines in Lyngsat retrieved via www.lyngsat.com 11-24-2009

External links


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