HONG KONG, March 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Anyplex, the only television video-on-demand (VOD) service for new film releases in Hong Kong, today announced that it has signed a content licensing deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Thanks to this new partnership, Hong Kong consumers will be able to rent the latest and classic Hollywood blockbusters distributed by SPT through Anyplex-embedded iDTV and set top boxes.
"The launch of Sony Pictures Television's content on our VOD service establishes a milestone for Anyplex, where customers could enjoy Hollywood movies instantly at home at any time," said Mr. Ringo Lam Wing-kwan, CEO of Anyplex.
"Sony Pictures Television is excited to be partnering with Anyplex to provide Hong Kong audiences with our new releases and library films over Anyplex's internet-connected VOD service. The deal is another example of SPT's continuous effort to lead in delivering the best content across all platforms," said Angel Orengo, Senior Vice-President, Asia Pacific
Titles included in the deal are some of Sony Pictures Television's latest blockbusters such as "2012", "Julie & Julia", "Michael Jackson's This is It", "Angels & Demons" as well as the Academy(R)Award nominated film "An Education"
Other blockbusters include "Kung Fu Hustle", "Spider-Man 2", "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", "Big Fish", "Men In Black II" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
About Anyplex
Anyplex, is one of the television video-on-demand service in Hong Kong. Partnership with local set-top-box (STB) and iDTV manufacturers, Anyplex marks its streaming service to be embedded in TVs or STBs. Anyplex is independent of internet service provider (ISP) or pay TV channel, all that's needed is just a LAN cable connected to device. Videos will be streamed directly from the internet to the TV set, without an additional device. Movie lovers, who have purchased Anyplex-embedded TVs or STBs, will enjoy instant streaming videos at home.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television is one of the television industry's leading content providers. It produces and distributes programming in every genre, including series, telefilms, theatrical releases and family entertainment around the world and for every platform : broadcast and cable television, first-run and off-network syndication and digital distribution. In addition to one of the industry's largest libraries of feature films and television shows, SPT boasts a current program slate that includes the top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. Internationally, SPT is a leader in local language productions around the world, some of which are co-produced with local partners, and sells SPE-owned formats in approximately 70 countries. To better serve its clients and partners worldwide, SPT maintains offices throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the People's Republic of China, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Venezuela and the United Kingdom. SPT's worldwide television networks portfolio is a key strategy in SPE's long-range commitment to the global marketplace, with 122 channel feeds, which are available in more than 140 countries reaching almost 438 million households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages SPE's premium video website, Crackle. Additionally, SPT is a part owner of cable channel GSN, FEARnet, the premier horror/thriller website and VOD service, and national media sales company ITN Networks, Inc. SPT advertiser sales is one of the premiere national advertising sales companies, handling the commercial inventory in SPT's syndicated series as well as in all of SPE's digital businesses in the United States. SPT (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com ) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
For enquiries, please contact:
Anyplex Hong Kong Limited
Fiona Fong
Email: fionafong@anyplex.com
Tel: +852-3107-0477/ +852-9631-4739
Sony Pictures Television
David Chau (Madison Communications)
Email: david@madisonmission.com
Tel: +852-2881-1787/ +852-9388-4997
