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MGM to launch on Hong Kong Pay-TV service
LOS ANGELES : MGM Networks has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement for an MGM-branded movie network in Hong Kong. The MGM Channel will broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and feature English- language movies with Mandarin-language subtitles.
In India, MGM has a 50:50 JV with Zee. An official release informs that the MGM Channel will premiere in Hong Kong later this year as part of NOW Broadband TV. This is the pay-TV platform announced by PCCW the Hong Kong-listed flagship of the Pacific Century Group, one of Asia3’s leading integrated communications companies.
The PCCW carriage deal follows MGM Networks’ strategic alliance with CNBC Asia Pacific, which was announced last month.
MGM Networks’ executive VP Bruce Tuchman said:”Our deal with PCCW further confirms the high value distributors around the world place on our celebrated brand and unrivaled content library. Coming so soon after the announcement of our strategic alliance with CNBC Asia Pacific, this agreement demonstrates our determination to bring new subscribers to MGM Networks and more widely expand our presence across Asia and the Pacific region.”
The release adds that the PCCW deal is the latest in MGM Networks’ global expansion drive, which over the last two years has increased the company’s channel interests more than fourfold to about 100 countries on five continents.
The MGM Channel in Hong Kong, as with other branded MGM channels, relies on MGM’s library for its content.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
