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SE Asia: Showtime content for Fox

June 1, 2017

Fox Networks Group Asia and CBS Corporation have announced a content licensing and trademark agreement for Showtime in South East Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The agreement will bring the Showtime brand to these markets for the first time.

Under the agreement, Fox Networks Group Asia viewers will have access to hundreds of hours of Showtime content, including future series such as the highly anticipated return of Twin Peaks, as well as I’m Dying Up Here, a new drama executive produced by Jim Carrey.  In addition to new shows, Fox viewers will also have on-demand access to current and back catalogues of Showtime programming, including Ray Donovan and Dexter.

“This partnership with CBS Corporation not only cements our position as market-leader in Asia Pacific for scripted series, but it also demonstrates our commitment to providing world class content and the best of entertainment to our viewers,” said Keertan Adyanthaya, Executive Vice President, Content and Communications, Fox Networks Group Asia. “Showtime is one of TV’s most exciting brands, and we are excited to be able to offer our viewers access to its slate of premium TV including upcoming new dramas and past award-winning scripted series on the platform of their choice, when they want and where they want.”

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