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The MGM Channel became available this month as part of UBC's Silver
and Platinum Packages. MGM and UBC also plan to introduce Thai subtitling
to the channel in the near future.
"This is a superb opportunity for UBC to add value to its
silver and platinum packages with MGM Channel Asia's content of
well-loved films. For us, this deal signifies a positive move towards
the South East Asia and Greater China markets," said CNBC Asia
Pacific president & CEO Alexander Brown.
The agreement with UBC is the most recent in a lengthy series of
distribution deals forged by MGM Networks across Asia over the past
year. Among other Asian operations, MGM Networks has a strategic
alliance in the Greater China and South East Asia market with CNBC
Asia Pacific, which assists MGM in the operation and distribution
of a dedicated MGM channel in the region. The UBC deal will be part
of this regional alliance. It follows announcements of the MGM Channel's
launch in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia.
"UBC is committed to providing the best-quality programs to
widen knowledge of the world and bring entertainment variety to
our customers," said UBC director marketing and sales Ongard
Prapakamol." The MGM Channel is an outstanding addition to
our new package offerings. We are confident that Thai viewers will
be entertained by the variety of movies available on the MGM Channel."
Separately, MGM Networks holds interests in MGM-branded and other
channels reaching scores of countries and territories worldwide.
In the Asia-Pacific region, these interests include two branded
channels in Korea and one in New Zealand.
In addition, branded MGM Channels reach millions of subscribers
across Europe, Latin America and Africa. Among MGM Networks' latest
channel launches are The MGM Channel in Spain, which premiered in
summer 2004, and a Russian-language version of the MGM Channel that
debuted in Russia last fall.
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