Bangkok--Nov 2--Total Quality PR
From critically acclaimed series and multi-award-winning reality shows to blockbuster movies, there has only been one channel for the biggest shows on television in more than 70 million homes across Asia this year — AXN (Ch.19, UBC). But we’re not stopping at merely spicing up your lives with laughter, tears and hair-raising moments throughout 2005 — we’d like to give you the opportunity to watch your favourite episodes and favourite movies all over again, over 2 great weekends of the Best of the B!GGEST!
Starting 14 November, log on to www.axn-asia.com to vote for your favourite episodes of the B!GGEST drama and reality series, as well as your favourite movie. Your vote will count towards deciding which episodes will be aired during the Best of the B!GGEST weekends at the end of December (18-31 Dec).
Here’s a look back at the B!GGEST shows on AXN this year:
The B!GGEST Drama Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Season V)
The world’s top crime drama wowed audiences with its high-octane fifth season, ending the run with an explosive 2-hour episode directed by Hollywood bigwig Quentin Tarantino. This multi-award winning series was nominated for 4 Emmy Awards in 2005, and won the People’s Choice Awards 2005 for Favourite Television Drama for the 3rd year running.
CSI: Miami (Season III) & CSI: NY
Both spin-offs from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, these highly popular series feature top notch forensic investigation teams in their respective American states. Brand new CSI: NY was voted for favourite new TV drama at the People’s Choice Awards 2005.
House
This new, witty series about a quirky doctor and his team who solve the strange medical ailments brought to them, has very quickly risen in popularity, and was nominated for 5 Emmys in 2005, including Best Scripting for a Drama Series.
Lost
The wildly popular series about 48 plane crash survivors who find themselves on a malicious island with a mind of its own swept 6 Emmy wins in 2005, including Outstanding Drama Series.
The Shield (Season IV)
The 4th season of this critically acclaimed series saw 5-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close star alongside Emmy & Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis. The Shield revolves around corrupt cops who walk the edge of the law in a tough Los Angeles precinct.
The B!GGEST Reality Series
The Contender
This new reality series saw Asian viewers glued to their TV sets, rooting for their favourite boxers. Hosted by Sylvester Stallone and 5-time world boxing champ Sugar Ray Leonard, The Contender was nominated for 2 Emmy Awards in 2005.
Fear Factor (Season V)
Everyone’s favourite gut-wrenching, spine-chilling reality show is back with new seasons of wild stunts, with contestants facing their fears to win the prize money, and to prove that Fear is not a Factor for them.
The Amazing Race
Once again winning the Emmy for Outstanding Reality-Competition Programme, the biggest race around the world for a million dollars has continued to reinvent itself, coming up with a brand new Family Edition with families of 4 racing instead of teams of 2.
The B!GGEST Movies
Kung Fu Hustle, Spider-Man & Charlie’s Angels
Among the many movies which premiered on AXN, these 3 box-office hits embodied B!G Action. B!G on stars, action and visual effects, these were shows which broke box-office records during their respective theatre premieres.
AXN Asia
Delivering top rated series, blockbuster features, adventure-reality and first-run lifestyle sports programming, AXN is a leading international television destination among young adults 18-34. AXN is seen in 46 countries across Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, and is part of Sony Pictures Television International’s diverse portfolio of over 35 global networks. Sony Pictures Television International is a Sony Pictures Entertainment company.
AXN Asia is available to more than 31 million households 24-hours daily throughout Asia in Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, South Korea, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Maldives, Mongolia and in hotels and VIP compounds in China. AXN can also be seen in 40 million cable television households on time-block basis in China. More information about AXN Asia can be found online at www.axn-asia.com.
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