History (Southeast Asian TV channel)
| Country |  Singapore |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | AETN All Asia Networks (AETN/Astro) |
History (formerly known as The History Channel) is an Asian television channel with shows on historical events and persons. The channel is owned by AETN All Asia Networks, a joint-venture between A&E Television Networks, owner of the American History, and Astro All Asia Networks.
Company
AETN All Asia Networks was formed on 15 June 2007 through a joint venture between A&E Television Networks and Malaysia's pay TV provider Astro. Headquartered in Singapore, AETN All Asia Networks also have operations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[1].
In 2009, AETN All Asia Networks struck a US$800,000 co-production deal with the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia to co-produce programmes to be featured across its channels[2]. It has recently hired SPE Networks as a regional ad sales representative across the South East Asian region[3].
History HD Asia
On September 1, 2008 History Channel Asia was officially launch their own History HD Asia channel in Singapore and Hong Kong , followed by Japan, South Korea and in the Philippines. [4][5][6][7]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.aetninternational.com/news.jsp?id=17683138
- ^ http://www.brandrepublic.asia/Media/Mediaarticle/2009_02/AETN-partners-Malaysian-film-corp-for-co-production-deal/34182
- ^ History Press Release via SPE Network
- ^ History HD channel launched on SkyLife in Korea retrieved via www.medianewsline.com 05-05-2009
- ^ HISTORY HD TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN retrieved via www.aetninternational.com 09-30-2008
- ^ History Channel Asia HD launched on SkyCable Philippines retrived via www.skycable.com 06-09-2009
- ^ THE HISTORY CHANNEL HD TO LAUNCH IN SINGAPORE AND HONG KONG retrived via www.aetninternational.com 08-26-2008
External links
| Corporate directors |
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| Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd | |
| Astro Overseas Limited | |
| Defunct | |
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