HONG KONG – November 5, 2013 – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. has announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick JR on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fiber networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on last November 1st.
The launch enables TVB Network Vision subscribers to access Nickelodeon and Nick JR. on Channel 65 and 66 respectively, and subscribers can access MTV China on Channel 38, Viacom said in a press release.
Indra Suharjono, VIMN Asia’s executive vice president and managing director, said they are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision and to see the expansion of their brands’ presence in Hong Kong. “We’re particularly excited to introduce Nick Jr. to Hong Kong and to help fill a gap in preschoolers’ programming here, which offers parents a trusted edutainment channel for their young children to learn while they ‘play’ with well-loved characters like Dora the Explorer and new properties like The Paw Patrol,” Suharjono said.
For his part, Felix To, TVB Network Vision’s CEO, said they are very excited to bring the high quality programming services to their subscribers on their new fiber-optic distributed platform.
"The addition of these channels, following our investments in our new fiber infrastructure demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best entertainment and education to our subscribers," To said.
Youth entertainment brand MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV China brings the best mainstream English and Chinese content to over 14 million households in China, and is available in Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia. MTV China’s tent-pole programmes include Style Gala and CCTV-MTV Mandarin Music Honors.
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year globally and 15th year in Asia, is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. Nickelodeon’s brands are seen globally in more than 450 million households in over 100 territories via more than 70 locally programmed channels and syndication.
Nick Jr., is “the Smart Place to Play,” gives kids and parents educational and entertaining content with great stories and characters that empower kids to learn while they play. The award-winning and exclusive international properties including Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies and Tickety Toc, are designed to engage and encourage early childhood development.
