Your Family Entertainment AG: Launch of exclusive version of Fix&Foxi Channel on Ma TÉLÉ TOONZ (news with additional features)
Donnerstag, 01.10.2015 10:15 von DGAP
(DGAP-Media / 01.10.2015 / 10:10)
Press release
Launch of exclusive version of Fix&Foxi Channel on Ma TÉLÉ TOONZ
Munich, October 1st, 2015 - The children and family channel Fix&Foxi will
be aired in French Speaking Africa on the platform Ma TÉLÉ TOONZ, run by
STRONG, the leader in High Definition digital television receiving
equipment.
Ma TÉLÉ is an affordably priced satellite-delivered pay television service
intended for French-speaking African households with limited financial
means. The service is being enriched with an exclusive channel for younger
viewers, Ma TÉLÉ TOONZ, offered on a Free-To-View (subscription-free) basis
over an initial 1-year launch period.
Fix&Foxi Channel has a blend of 2d, CGI animated and live action shows with
classic characters, first run and brand new shows. The channel targets
children and families with non-violent and family-friendly content
combining entertainment and education 24/7 in African French language.
Fix&Foxi Channel is a growing international kids channel occupying a clear
market position that fills a gap and complements other services. The
programme schedule of Fix&Foxi Channel is exclusive and unique to Ma TÉLÉ.
The October highlight on Fix&Foxi Channel will be the scary "Wicked" movie
and spooky adventures with Fix&Foxi and their friends as Halloween Special
on October 31st. In addition to the Fix&Foxi Halloween Special a selection
of Wicked! shows will be aired daily, which will take the viewers to a
creepy and scary place where step brother and sister Rory and Dawn try to
defeat the mysterious Appleman.
Paul Robinson, EVP International Channels about the development of Fix&Foxi
Channel: "This launch with our partner Ma TÉLÉ from Strong Technologies
further expands the reach of Fix&Foxi Channel with a dedicated service in
African French and marks the continued and sustained growth of the brand in
EMEA as we roll out our high quality learning based kid's channel around
the world."
"We are proud to announce the launch of Ma TÉLÉ TOONZ and delighted to
offer younger viewers quality and educative animation content. The channel
is being offered on a Free-To-View (subscription-free) basis over an
initial 1-year launch period. As such, it is only accessible with duly
registered and "paired", TÉLÉ/My TV-compliant receiving equipment",
declared Carine Mouawad, Ma TÉLÉ Head of Programming.
About Ma TÉLÉ:
Ma TÉLÉ is an affordably priced satellite-delivered pay television service
intended for French-speaking African households with limited financial
means. Ma TÉLÉ offers a mix of sports, movies, news, kids, music, general
interest and regional channels, receivable in most places on a standard
60cm parabolic antenna (dish).
Ma TÉLÉ is relayed by the Eutelsat 16A satellite (located at 16 East),
along with a large number of Free-To-Air (unencrypted) channels for you to
enjoy.
Ma TÉLÉ is an encrypted (or scrambled) service. Viewing the channels
requires a duly activated Ma TÉLÉ or My TV Smart Card and a "paired"
compliant MPEG-4, Secure CONAX Digital Satellite Receiver (i.e. STRONG SRT
4915 (combination Satellite+Terrestrial), SRT 4940 and SRT 4935 (all High
Definition-capable Receiver/Recorder models), SRT 4675/A and SRT 4672
(Standard Definition Receiver/Recorder models).
About Your Family Entertainment AG:
Your Family Entertainment AG (WKN [German security code number]: A161N1,
ISIN: DE000A161N14, Abbreviation: RTV) with its headquarters in Munich, was
one founder of the first German private broadcaster, Sat.1, in 1984,
contributed to the development of children's morning programming on Super
RTL and is one of the founding members of Association of Private
Broadcasters and Telemedia (VPRT). In addition, YFE is the producer and
license distributor for high-quality programs for children and the whole
family and has one of the largest broadcaster-independent program libraries
in Europe. Its stock of programs includes well-known and beloved series
such as "Enid Blyton", "Fix & Foxi" and "Altair". Since 2007, YFE operates
the award-winning yourfamily Pay TV children's channel which is named
"Fix&Foxi" since December 2014. RiC commenced broadcasting operations as a
Free TV channel in September 2012. In addition, YFE operates 20 mobile TV
broadcasters on the Hutchison 3 TV platform. YFE is headed by Dr. Stefan
Piëch.
Kontakt Your Family Entertainment AG
YFE Press: Anja Pohl anja.pohl@yfe.tv
YFE Investor Relations: Stefan Höh stefan.hoeh@yfe.tv
Your Family Entertainment AG
Nordendstr. 64
80801 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 99 72 71-0
Fax: +49 (0) 89 99 72 71 91
Website: www.yfe.tv
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Language: English
Company: Your Family Entertainment AG
Nordendstr. 64
80801 München
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 997 271-0
Fax: +49 (0)89 997 271-91
E-mail: ir@yfe.tv
Internet: www.yf-e.com
ISIN: DE000A161N14
WKN: A161N1
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (General Standard);
Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf,
Hamburg, Hanover, Stuttgart
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