AXN Announces “Asia’s Got Talent” Premiere: 12 March 2015, Thursday 8.05pm
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| Celebrity judging panel are Grammy-winning Canadian musician David Foster, Indonesian rock icon Anggun, Taiwanese-American pop idol and actor Vaness Wu, and UK pop sensation and former Spice Girl Melanie C. |
Manila, Philippines – AXN announces today that “Asia’s Got
Talent” is set to premiere first on AXN on 12 March 2015, airing on Thursdays
at 8.05pm (SG, MY, PH, HK) / 7.05pm (JKT, BKK). The series is the biggest
talent competition in the world featuring some of the region’s most incredible
performing artists as they compete to take home the coveted winning title.
Officially launching
“Asia’s Got Talent” today is the series’ esteemed celebrity judging panel made
up of 16 time Grammy-winning Canadian musician David Foster, UK pop sensation
and former Spice Girl Melanie C., Indonesian rock icon Anggun, and
Taiwanese-American pop idol and actor Vaness Wu. The judges met with 500
members of the media, sponsors and partners for the first time at the “Asia’s
Got Talent” showcase held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
“Asia’s Got Talent”
is the 63rd adaptation of the Guinness-World-Record-breaking hit
“Got Talent” format, which was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and
is co-produced by FremantleMedia. The “Got Talent” format is officially the
most successful reality TV format in history and currently airs in 186
countries.
Hui Keng Ang, Senior
Vice President and General Manager, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia
said, “‘Asia’s Got Talent’ is a milestone made-in-Asia original production that
reinforces SPT Networks, Asia’s position as a leader of original, local content
in our region. With a stellar judging panel as well as some of the most
spectacular acts from our region, ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ is a top quality
production that will thrill Asia.”
Mr George
Tanasijevich, Marina Bay Sands’ President and Chief Executive Officer said:
“Marina Bay Sands is proud to be the premier partner for the inaugural Asia’s
Got Talent. The ‘Got Talent’ series has earned multiple accolades across the
globe entertaining millions of viewers. The multi-tiered entertainment strategy
that we have adopted at Marina Bay Sands offers our guests an exciting range of
unique events ranging from concerts, Broadway musicals, movie premieres and
award shows. As the venue for the semi-finals and finals for the show, Marina
Bay Sands will be the platform where a deserving act will be launched into
stardom. Our participation adds yet another dimension to Marina Bay Sands,
showcasing the endless entertainment possibilities we offer. ”
From thousands of applicants
from 15 territories across Asia, the four judges must select the most
jaw-dropping, mind-blowing and breath-taking performances. Those who advance to
the semi-finals will face an even tougher judge, the AXN audience at home who
will decide the winner of the first season of “Asia’s Got Talent”.
Adding to the excitement,
the semi-finals and finale will be held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands. Prizes
worth up to US$100,000 are at stake, along with the opportunity for the winner to
return and perform at Asia’s leading entertainment destination.
Supporting the judges
are Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez as hosts of “Asia’s Got Talent”. Marc
and Rovilson are familiar to AXN audiences as contestants of “The Amazing Race
Asia Season 2” and hosts of the talk show “The Duke”.
“Asia’s Got Talent”
will span a total of 10 weekly episodes, leading with five judges’ auditions
episodes, before three semi-finals, a finale episode and concluding with the
results show. In addition to enjoying the amazing performances, audiences can
expect to learn more about their favourite acts as “Asia Got Talent” tells the
life stories behind some of the most colourful individuals and groups in the
competition.
The inaugural season
of “Asia’s Got Talent” on AXN is proudly presented by Marina Bay Sands, Big
Cola, Pantene, Caltex and Jetstar.
Marina Bay Sands is a
premier partner of “Asia’s Got Talent”. As Asia’s leading entertainment
destination and crossroads for global celebrities, Marina Bay Sands provides opportunities
for local talent to shine on the world’s stage.
BIG is the exclusive
beverage partner of “Asia’s Got Talent”. With BIG Cola, ‘if you can dream it,
you can do it’. Contestants and fans across Asia will be encouraged to ‘Think
Big’ and ‘Dream Bigger’ in pursuit of their dreams.
Pantene, the
exclusive haircare partner of “Asia’s Got Talent”, makes hair stronger inside
and shinier outside, to enable contestants to shine and be the world’s number
one talent.
Caltex is the
exclusive petroleum partner of “Asia’s Got Talent”. Caltex delivers a
hassle-free experience to get people back on their journey quickly, so they can
have more time and energy to do whatever matters most to them. By being a part
of “Asia’s Got Talent”, Caltex wants to celebrate key moments of the
contestants’ journey to stardom, providing viewers the opportunity to enjoy the
journey with them.
Jetstar is proud to
be the official airline of the very first edition of “Asia’s Got Talent”. With
more than 600 weekly flights to 22 destinations across 13 countries in Asia
Pacific, Jetstar enables talent to fly further, connect with families and
fulfil dreams.
AXN is a leader of
regionally produced original content in Asia, with notable ratings successes
including four seasons of the International
Emmy-nominated “The Amazing Race Asia”; the Asian Television
Award-winning “Cash Cab Asia”; “The Apprentice Asia”; “Cyril: Rio Magic”;
“Cyril’s Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition”; and the Asian Television
Award-nominated “Cyril: Simply Magic”.
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