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XypherionID
post Jun 11 2017, 12:19 AM

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Hello, guys.
ICIYMI, I have some good and also, bad news.

The good news: Fox Movies Premium is now Fox Movies (new name, same great stuff), while Fox Action Movies and Fox Family Movies gets a new look as of June 10th at 10AM.
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The bad news (this is a bit saddening, and I know this will make all of you upset): Syfy and Universal Channel will cease transmission from June 30th (all of Asia, except Malaysia) and July 15th, 2017 (Malaysia). Possibly due to low ratings. However, select programs will be available on DIVA, but I'm a but unsure if this is true or not. (This has been confirmed on reliable sources, but may change from time to time.)

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post Jun 11 2017, 01:31 PM

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Yeah. Pray for Astro to replace these two channels when they close down.

Just not in-house channels. They already have lots. Why make more of that stuff? Gets boring all the time.
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post Jun 11 2017, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Jun 11 2017, 12:40 PM)
What "these 2 channels"? Astro don't carry Syfy and Universal Channel in their platforms. But Hypp TV do carry the 2 channels, and it is part of their expensive Jumbo pack.
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Oops. I made a mistake there, but okay.
I thought Astro carried these two, not HyppTV.
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post Jun 11 2017, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(JuneResources @ Jun 11 2017, 01:26 PM)
I don't think so due to low ratings.  hmm.gif
I think Syfy & Universal quit Asia broadcast market, but focus on Europe broadcast market.

And I also believe that less viewer purchase both channels due to either package expensive in Asia or perhaps might be censored agreement.. (maybe) laugh.gif

I guess these both channel might sub to those new channels.
Just like almost same reason korea SBS & MBC don't publish in several countries. End up those other channel such as Sony ONE (take SBS program content) & Oh!K Asia (take MBC program content) broadcast to other asia countries.
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That explains why.
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post Jun 12 2017, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Jun 12 2017, 12:43 PM)
Too bad the coverage of it isn't hype'd much. laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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Well, I hope they expand faster soon.
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post Jun 12 2017, 09:24 PM

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QUOTE(izwanikhsan @ Jun 12 2017, 06:02 PM)
Hopefully..that also explains why Astro aggressively promotes their NJOI and even launch NJOI NOW, to counter MYFREEVIEW + TM initiative.
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NJOI NOW? Is that a new on-demand service? Or...
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post Jun 13 2017, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Jun 13 2017, 09:03 PM)
Well, it seems that we shall expect to see the "terrestrial TV" version of Hypp TV soon.
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thumbsup.gif Let's make that happen soon!
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post Jun 14 2017, 12:37 AM

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QUOTE(Anime in HD @ Jun 13 2017, 10:30 PM)
HyppTV give free preview from 17 June-2 July! drool.gif rclxm9.gif

Astro not open all channel this raya celebration? whistling.gif laugh.gif
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Bisa jadi.
We'll wait then until Astro announces it.
If not, oh well.
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post Jun 22 2017, 12:14 AM

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QUOTE(Anime in HD @ Jun 20 2017, 11:19 PM)
Raya HD(CH122) coming soon slide & free preview Bollyone HD have start already! smile.gif
Sorry for bad picture. Me use potato camera... sweat.gif laugh.gif
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Well, this is unique.
A pop-up channel specially for Hari Raya.
We never had that 'pop-up' channels like these in my country.

Although, I wonder what's that 'Kosong Kosong' thing supposed to mean. hmm.gif
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post Jun 22 2017, 12:37 AM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Jun 21 2017, 11:24 PM)
"Kosong Kosong" mean start from zero.. Forget the past..Fresh start.. Forgive the past mistake..
Raya we seek forgiveness...
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Good point.
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post Jul 3 2017, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(Anime in HD @ Jun 22 2017, 05:08 AM)
But you have better package offer & good channel(not rojak) in Indonesia.. notworthy.gif

Here we badly need to pay more than RM100/month & just got some good Asia related channel. And more than 30 channel here is Astro rojak channel. And in your country, Pay TV in Indonesia uses MPEG4 codec for all SD & HD channel. Meanwhile, here we badly need to watch crappy MPEG2 for SD channel & the compression technology is really bad picture... sad.gif cry.gif

Maybe you are happy now there subscribe BIG TV or Transvision package.. biggrin.gif

Can i ask you about SD channel there? The Pay TV operator is operate in full native 16:9 picture or 4:3 only? :)
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Sorry for the late reply, but yes.

Some Pay TV operators in Indonesia do transmit SD channels in full 16:9, but most terrestrial/ free-TV channels here still transmits in 4:3 aspect ratio.
However some of these TV stations do have HD channels and they broadcast programs in full screen (Kompas TV HD, Net. HD, Trans TV/7 HD).

Sadly, advertisements still stuck with the 4:3 format, most are 16:9, but letterboxed to fit the usual 4:3 TV format since the vast majority of TV set owners in Indonesia still stuck with 4:3, while most of us own HDTV sets which has a 16:9 aspect ratio. Kompas TV is the first free-TV channel that airs in that format.

Also, here we also have prepaid pay TV operators with wide arrange of free satellite TV channels just like NJOI.
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post Jul 26 2017, 01:32 AM

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QUOTE(Anime in HD @ Jul 24 2017, 08:32 PM)
Looks like Aniplus website is offering VOD service. And selling anime merchandise. hmm.gif
Price is reasonable(in SGD), but "4 new same-day-as-Japan" anime compare with US streaming service.. tongue.gif Well, compare with Animax. I think Animax is still good. Instead of showing "same day titles". Animax also have "premiere timeslot".

Details here:http://site.aniplus-asia.com/news/launch-vod-estore/ & http://site.aniplus-asia.com/pricing/
Maybe, with less content. Pay-TV in most SEA market not interest to add this channel. In Indonesia, only Transvision, UseeTV & ICTA. About availability in Thailand, i'm not so sure.. sad.gif

We in Malaysia, is consider just lucky that Astro is bringing this anime channel. Not so much new on premiere content. I will say, that Aniplus need a long time to get more content. 4 new show in a week is consider "less". And, always have repeat a lot compare with Animax that have new anime premiere every month. Aniplus new show only got 4. And, that 4 show is last for 3 month only. Very little than Animax is having now.. wink.gif

Aniplus channel which is owned by South Korean company. Aniplus Korea got a lot new show. Most of the content is showing Same Day as Japan. Maybe around 8 express from Japan titles each month. Cannot see Aniplus Korea website. Got restriction there.. laugh.gif

To know more about "Aniplus Korea". You can visit their FB page. Compare with "Aniplus Asia". More content in Aniplus Korea than Asia feed. I wonder what they next strategy. Show 5-6 express titles.. doh.gif doh.gif

For sure close shop if this is what they are doing now. Both Aniplus & K+ show very little program & got a lot of repeat. Not say about K+. Which is got more outdated content than ONE & Oh!K.. laugh.gif
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Not only that, local censorship (depending on where you live) also applies on the Asia version of Aniplus, too.
Even cleavages is censored on our version of this channel. No wonder Animax is miles better than Aniplus. But still.
Both got 'express from Japan' gimmicks, but the range of animes are way limited on Aniplus than that.
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post Jul 26 2017, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(izwanikhsan @ Jul 26 2017, 11:07 AM)
Haha tvn movies in movie pack? Just Astro's clever way to force Korean fans to subscribe movie pack. Better watch online, some movies also feature steamy scenes. Haha.
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Astro should have this feature where you can subscribe to each channels individually without forcing you to subscribe to certain packs.
THat would be amazing.
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post Jul 26 2017, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(theevilman1909 @ Jul 26 2017, 09:17 PM)
have "nude" scene ahh??
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No. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Who_Dies_to_Live#Reception

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This is the reason why Oh!K decided to take the show off the air.
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post Jul 27 2017, 08:01 PM

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Astro literally have no ears to listen when people complain about things.
Bad offerings, expensive packages, terrible customer service and limited choice of channels. What kind of sorcery is this?

Meanwhile in Indonesia, it's (almost) quite the opposite.
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post Jul 27 2017, 08:35 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Jul 27 2017, 07:02 PM)
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This channel preview... Didn't watch it tongue.gif
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Well, if I want to watch The International, I could just do it online.
But I guess those who subscribed to Astro but has sh*t internet, they can just watch it there.
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post Jul 29 2017, 10:16 PM

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Remember when Astro Hitz TV went off air on May 16 last year?
They deserved to be shutdown because they play outdated music videos and not new ones like what MTV does.

Then, what about the other inhouse channels? Well, they should consider consolidating some of them into one and discontinue one of them, so they can make more room for better channels.

In other words, Astro needs to stop coming up with these 'rojak' channels and start caring more about their customers.

Even Indovision (Indonesia's '#1' Pay-TV Operator) has more 'rojak' channels than Astro.

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post Jul 30 2017, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(dannielshazmeer @ Jul 29 2017, 10:51 PM)
indovision more cheaper than astro
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Agreed. Too bad they have a short range of HD channels.
But, what makes it '#1', is that they use S-Band than Ku-band, so it resists from rain blackouts unlike Asstro.
Also, just like Astro, they have TV Everywhere and they even offer TV+Internet bundle, too.
Although it's not fiber optic, but a "Home Wireless Broadband" which is provided by mobile operators.
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post Jul 30 2017, 02:18 AM

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QUOTE(Anime in HD @ Jul 29 2017, 11:38 PM)
How come Indovision has less HD channels?
20 HD channel only.. hmm.gif

Didn't know that Indovision also carry free to air channel in hd. Like RCTI HD.
Interesting. Astro to carry TV3 HD here when? tongue.gif
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Currently, RCTI HD among others (GlobalTV HD and MNC TV HD) is still under internal testing and no plans for introduction until 2018 (probably.)
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post Jul 30 2017, 02:33 AM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Jul 30 2017, 12:56 AM)
In Indonesia, only the pay TV called Indovision uses S band for DTH service.
However, receiving/getting the service in Malaysia may not be the option for everyone. Because it suffers signal interference at areas where 4G services that operates in 2570-2620MHz (TDD LTE Band 40, used by Yes 4G and webe) and 2500-2570MHz/2620-2690MHz (FDD LTE Band 7, or simply known as 2600MHz band, used by almost all Malaysian telcos).

In simple words:
If your area still can receive Indovision as usual, that could mean none of Malaysian telcos are using LTE Band 7 and 40 in your area (maybe you are staying in rural area? Telcos normally prefers using other bands such as 900MHz or 1800MHz to provide LTE service for wider coverage in less dense areas like rural areas).

Or if you can only receive some TP, that means some telcos already start using one of the LTE bands mentioned.

Meanwhile for Indonesia, they won't experience any interference as their country do not utilise frequency range that falls in LTE Band 7 and 40, unlike many other countries around the world, including Malaysia.

The good thing is, since Indovision uses the S band frequency range of 2535-2655 MHz, you will not experience rain fade issue and you can receive adequate signal strength using Astro dish (provided that there are no LTE interference in your area). The only thing you need is change to S band LNB, that looks bigger than Astro's Ku band LNB, it looks like a small circle plastic tupperware. Disadvantage? The bandwidth is lesser than Ku band and even C band, so which means they cannot provide as much channels (SD/HD) as Ku band/C band can.

Personally, although Indovision channels isn't as much as others, but I do like their channel offerings. #1 may be applicable for Indonesia, but for Malaysia may not be the case. Consider another Indonesian pay TV, like Big TV, maybe?
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So, the S band has weaker bandwidth than Ku/C-band? No wonder Indovision has less HD offerings. At least S-band has no interference with LTE signals.

Well, there are other Pay TV providers in Indonesia that uses the Ku-band (or C-band) such as TransVision (which is the one that I'm using now), Big TV, Orange TV and a few others.
At least both Big TV and TransVision has more HD channels than Indovision.

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