PCCW (SEHK: 0008) – HONG KONG, July 21, 2017 – Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media Group, has added an unparalleled lineup of Asian movies through collaborations with tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies on Demand. This is a welcome addition to Viu’s existing impressive lineup of premium Asian content that includes the latest Korean, Bollywood, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Thai dramas and variety shows and more in its various markets. Viu also has its own Viu Original series comprising Chinese content produced by ViuTV in Hong Kong as well as Korean, Indian and Indonesian productions. As the first regional OTT platform to collaborate with tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies On Demand, Viu enables users* to enjoy Korean movies encompassing award-winning films, box office hits and all-time favourites across different genres from tvN Movies, and a wide selection of Asian movies from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places from Now Baogu Movies On Demand, a joint initiative among Now TV, Edko Films in Hong Kong and Chinese-language movie giant Huayi Brothers. In addition, Viu users* will also be able to enjoy the flexibility and convenience of streaming the movies from mobile to bigscreens in full HD as the Viu app now supports AirPlay** and Chromecast**.
Ms. Janice Lee, Managing Director, PCCW Media Group, said, “As one of Asia’s preeminent OTT service providers, Viu continues to lead the pack. Coupled with our existing lineup of premium Asian dramas and variety shows, we now broaden our appeal further by adding a wide selection of Korean and Chinese movies from tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies On Demand respectively. Viu users* can also stream the full HD quality movies from their mobile devices to TV, satisfying even the most discerning of movie buffs. This is part of Viu’s commitment to continuously enhancing the viewing experience for our users, with new features and a richer selection of content.” Blockbusters from South Korea that will be featured on Viu include some of the top five Korean movies in 2016 and 2017^, such as hit action movies ‘Confidential Assignment’, ‘The Prison’ and ‘Fabricated City’ which have grossed box office sales of nearly US$94 million in total in South Korea. Other top 2016 Korean movies to air on Viu include ‘Train to Busan’ and ‘The Age of Shadows’, both starring Gong Yoo, the leading actor of popular Korean drama ‘Goblin’, as well as ‘A Violent Prosecutor’, ‘Tunnel’ and ‘Operation Chromite’. Among the award-winning Chinese-language movies available on Viu, ‘Soul Mate’, directed by Derek Tsang, stands out. It is about two women who have been close friends since adolescence and their struggles with the changes that maturity brings. The film swept awards across Asia at the 53rd Golden Horse Awards, 11th Asian Film Awards, Osaka Asian Festival ABC Awards 2017, 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards and the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards. Another must-watch is ‘Office’, a 2015 Hong Kong-Chinese musical comedy produced and directed by Johnnie To and starring Chow Yun-fat, Sylvia Chang, Eason Chan and Tang Wei. It received accolades at the 52nd Golden Horse Award, 22nd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards and the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards. Mr. Samey Lee, Chief Executive Officer, CJ E&M HK, said, “CJ E&M HK strives to expand its service offerings in Southeast Asia through the launch of tvN Movies, the world’s first and only Korean blockbuster movie channel. Viu is our partner of choice as it is the leading regional OTT service provider and the hub for quality Asian content. As the demand for OTT surges, our collaboration with Viu enables our audience to enjoy Korean blockbusters anywhere. We are confident that by joining forces with Viu, tvN Movies can further raise the awareness and quench audience’s thirst for Korean movies in the region.” Ms. Beatrix Sham, Assistant General Manager, Now Baogu Movies On Demand, said, “We are pleased to join the ranks of other A-list content providers on Viu and we look forward to seeing a growing fan base for our Chinese-language movies across Asian markets. With the Viu app now supporting AirPlay and Chromecast with excellent video quality, viewers can chill out and immerse in a cinematic experience at home or on-the-go.’ tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies on Demand will be progressively made available to Viu users* in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand starting from the end of August 2017.
Source: PCCW press release
