"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" Premieres On Astro National Geographic Channel

This writeup is to share on the latest TV Show on Astro. A SPACETIME ODYSSEY, the thrilling new 13-part series brought to viewers from executive producer/writer/director Ann Druyan and executive producer Seth MacFarlane (FAMILY GUY, “Ted”), will premiere on 15 March 2014 on the National Geographic Channel (Astro Ch 553) simulcast across other FOX International Channels platforms including Nat Geo Wild (Astro Ch 550), Nat Geo Channel HD (Astro Ch 573), FOX (Astro Ch 710), FX HD (Astro Ch 726), Nat Geo People (HyppTV Ch 503), FOX CRIME (HyppTV Ch 610) at 10 p.m.

"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" Premieres On Astro National Geographic Channel

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY comes more than three decades after the debut of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage, Carl Sagan’s stunning and iconic exploration of the universe as revealed by science. Seth MacFarlane teamed with Sagan’s original creative collaborators – writer/executive producer/director Druyan and co-writer, astronomer Steven Soter - conceived the 13-part series that will serve as a successor to the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning original series.

As with the legendary original series, the new COSMOS is the saga of how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time. The series brings to life never-before-told stories of the heroic quest for knowledge, transporting viewers to new worlds and across the universe for a vision of the cosmos on the grandest – and the smallest – scale.

COSMOS is the saga of how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time

The series invents new modes of scientific storytelling to reveal the grandeur of the universe and re-invent celebrated elements of the original series, including the Cosmic Calendar and the Ship of the Imagination. The most profound scientific concepts are presented with stunning clarity, uniting skepticism and wonder, and weaving rigorous science with the emotional and spiritual into a transcendent experience.

“We’re thrilled that COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY will be airing not only on the National Geographic Channel, but also simulcast on Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Channel HD, FOX, FX HD, Nat Geo People, and FOX CRIME, and FXHD. This is a follow up production to Carl Sagan’s revolutionary Cosmos: A Personal Voyage and we believe that it will captivate the audience like never before and that they will truly enjoy the show,” said Keerthan Adyanthaya, General Manager of FOX International Channels.

"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey"

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY is produced by Cosmos Studios, the Ithaca, NY-based company Ann Druyan co-founded in 2000, and Fuzzy Door Productions, MacFarlane's company. Druyan and Steven Soter are the series’ writers. Druyan, MacFarlane, Cosmos Studios President Mitchell Cannold and Brannon Braga  (the “Star Trek” franchise, “24”) will executive-produce the series. Jason Clark (“TED,” “42”) will co-executive produce. “Like” COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/COSMOSonTV. Follow the series on Twitter @COSMOSonTV and join the discussion at #cosmos.

"Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" Premieres On Astro National Geographic Channel

Catch this amazing new series on 15 March at 10 p.m on the following channels:-
National Geographic Channel – Astro Channel 553
National Geographic Wild – Astro Channel 550
National Geographic Channel HD -  Astro Channel 573
FOX – Astro Channel 710
FX HD– Astro Channel 726
National Geographic People - HyppTV Channel 503
FOX Crime HD – HyppTV Channel 610

Astro On-The-Go Now Available For Android Devices

I've been enjoying Astro On-The-Go for the past month or so on my iPhone and iPad, and it's definately good news to share that now the app has gone live on Android devices as well. Spread the love, and enjoy selected Astro channels on your favourite device.



Screenshot of Astro On-The-Go’s User Interface on Samsung Tab 10.1 & Samsung Galaxy S3

Following the successful launch of Astro On-The-Go for iOS devices, Android users can now rejoice, as the Astro On-The-Go application is now available in Google Play for free starting with selected Samsung devices. For Astro customers with Android devices to enjoy the Astro On-The-Go experience, Astro has extended the preview period for Astro On-The-Go to all Astro customers.



Astro On The Go on Samsung Tab 10.1 - Channels


The latest update for Astro On-The-Go application now includes 8 additional radio channels; Radio Hitz, Radio Mix, Radio MY, Radio Sinar, Radio Era, Radio Gegar, Radio THR Raaga and Radio Lite. iOS users are encouraged update their current Astro On-The-Go app to Version 2.7.2. via the Apple App Store to enjoy the new radio channels.

The Astro On-The-Go app is available for download for free via the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. Astro On-The-Go is currently available for the following Samsung devices;·        

• Samsung Galaxy S II (OS 4.0 and above)      
• Samsung Galaxy S III (OS 4.0 and above)      
• Samsung Galaxy Nexus (OS 4.0 and above)       
• Samsung Tab 10.1 (OS 3.2 and above)       
• Samsung Tab 7.7 (OS 3.2 and above)    
• Samsung Tab 7 Plus (OS 3.2 and above)        
• Samsung Tab 7.0 (OS 3.2 and above)      
• Samsung Tab 8.9 (OS 3.2 and above)      
•  Samsung Note (OS 4.0 and above)

For more information or to register for Astro On-The-Go, please visit www.astro.com.my/onthego.

Astro Brings To You The World Of Movies

Today, Astro launched Astro Best to bring its 3.1 million customers/homes the hottest Hollywood and Asian Movies available on both DTH (Direct-To-Home) satellite and IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) platforms.

With Astro Best, customers can now watch Hollywood and Asian titles as early as three months after the movies' cinema release and where available in stunning High Definition in the comfort of their homes. Starting today, customers can purchase Astro Best Hollywood titles –“ Marvel’s The Avengers”, “The Hunger Games” and the hit Korean movie chronicling the rise to stardom of several KPop artistes, “I AM: SM Town Live Tour in Madison Square” on Astro Channel 481, at RM10 per movie, available for 48 hours after purchase. Future titles of Astro Best include, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “The Cabin in The Woods”.



From Left:
Voo Chih Yeong, VP, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, SPE Networks-Asia Pte Ltd
Wendy Reeds, Executive Vice President, Lionsgate
Amit Malhotra, VP and General Manager, Media Distribution & Sales, Disney Media Distribution
Henry Tan, Chief Operating Officer, Astro
Liew Swee Lin, Chief Commercial Officer, Astro
Agnes Rozario, Vice President, Content Management Group, Astro
Brian Lenz, Chief Innovation Officer, Astro


Henry Tan, Chief Operating Officer, Astro said, “Today, Astro launches Astro Best to provide our customers with more titles to view Hollywood and Asian movies at an earlier window compared to the usual Pay TV channels. Astro Best is launched at the back of the phenomenal success of Astro First, which has set a new global benchmark for Pay Per View movie offerings. Customers with an Astro B.yond PVR internet connected box will also be able to access a bigger library of films, popular entertainment and drama ‘box-sets', documentaries, catch up titles, Astro First and Astro Best titles through Astro B.yond Video-on-Demand (VOD).”

Customers can purchase Astro Best movies via SMS on Astro Channel 481 at RM10 per movie with up to 12 different viewing times for each movie, giving Astro customers the convenience of watching it anytime within 48-hours upon purchase.

Astro is working with international studios like The Walt Disney Company, Lionsgate, Sundance Channel, Animax, Fortune Star, CJ Media and Unitel Classica so that Malaysians can access the studios’ library of Hollywood and Asian titles. Astro Best is a significant milestone in Astro’s partnership with international studios to provide an unmatched value proposition of bringing the hottest cinema titles to your home. By broadening the distribution of movies and allowing an extended viewing period beyond the cinema time frame, we are confident that more international and regional players will join us in delivering a new movie experience to more than 3 million Astro homes.



From Left:
Henry Tan, Chief Operating Officer, Astro
Liew Swee Lin, Chief Commercial Officer, Astro
Agnes Rozario, Vice President, Content Management Group, Astro
Brian Lenz, Chief Innovation Officer, Astro

 

Astro B.yond VOD is Astro's internet delivered video-on-demand (VOD) service, offering hundreds of hours of great TV to choose from - thus giving Astro customers more control and choice over how they enjoy entertainment.

Henry Tan, COO Astro shows how to order Astro Best in 3 easy steps on Channel 481

Amongst the new titles added to Astro B.yond VOD are exciting box office titles such as “50/50,” “Man On A Ledge” “Abduction,” “Here,” “Teddy Bear” as well as Asian and Bollywood movies such as  “Nightmare,” “Ghost On Air” “Ashoka” “Chalte Chalte” “Penny Pinchers” and many more. The title lineup on Catch Up TV includes “Oh My English,” Korean and Chinese dramas such as “City Hunter,” “Palace II,” and “The Other Truth,” as well as Disney favourites such as “Phineas and Ferb” and “Upin and Ipin” with more catch up titles refreshed daily. Selected VOD content is also available online and on mobile via Astro On-The-Go service which is currently free for all customers.

For more information on Astro Best and Astro B.yond VOD, please visit www.astro.com.my/vod 

Astro Celebrates The Best of 1Malaysia with 56 New Premiers

Astro celebrates the best of Malaysia with over 160 titles of which 56 are new premieres across various channels on our platform in conjunction with Malaysia’s 55th Independence day celebrations. The NEGARAKU campaign which will run from 15 August to 17 September, 2012 will include a new dedicated channel, My Hometown (Channel 318) celebrating Malaysian hometowns featuring videos submitted by Malaysians nationwide.

Passage to Malaysia - Feast in the East


Vincent De Paul, Vice President, News, Content Group, Astro said “Astro brings the best of Malaysia through a wide variety of content, on air and online to match the diverse taste of our viewers this Merdeka. Young and old, city or ‘kampung’ all Malaysians will find their favorites amongst the programmes offered through our strong partnerships with global media networks alongside our own local channels to celebrate the Merdeka spirit”

Siti Nurhaliza on BIO

From 15 August to 17 September 2012, Malaysians will have the opportunity to catch premiere local titles such as ‘Era Kegemilangan Sukan Negara (Era 50an – 90an)’ on Astro Arena (Channel 801), ‘Agenda Awani - Banyak Etnik, Banyak Budaya & Satu Bangsa’ on Astro Awani (Channel 501), ‘Behind the Dialect Groups’ on Astro AEC (Channel 301), ‘The evolution of Music in Malaysian Tamil Films’ on Astro Vellithirai (Channel 211) and many more.

Special Forces Malaysia GGK


Malaysia’s rich diversity and culture will also take center stage on Astro’s international channels. Leading the lineup are ‘Inside: Istana Negara’ on National Geographic Channel (Channel 553), ‘Revealed: Malaysia’s Majesty – Twice a King’ and ‘Eye on Malaysia 2: Royal Carver’ on Discovery Channel (Ch 551), ‘Passage to Malaysia: Feast in the East’ and ‘Art and About’ on TLC (Channel 707), ‘Siti Nurhaliza’ on BIO (Channel 731), ‘Special Forces: Malaysia GGK’ and ‘Last Journey To Sarawak’ on HISTORY (Channel 555).

King Taking Oath



This year, Astro brings back memories to many Malaysians and at the same time, inject a sense of history and pride in the younger generation through a new dedicated channel, My Hometown (Channel 318) from 31 August to 17 September 2012 as part of the NEGARAKU campaign. My Hometown invites Malaysians to celebrate unity in our diversity by sending in their own unique videos on what makes their hometowns distinctive and unforgettable to be shown on My Hometown (Channel 318). As part of My Hometown, Astro introduces My Hometown Short Films, a project featuring 14 short films, each covering 14 states in Malaysia and directed by 14 young film directors who will tell a story about his or her hometown.

Astro's Negaraku Schedule Aug 2012



Astro's Negaraku Schedule Sept 2012



Viewers can log on to www.astro.com.my/NEGARAKU for the schedule of the special NEGARAKU, programmes starting from 15 August till 17 September, 2012. For more information on My Hometown, log on to www.astro.com.my/myhometown.