Bangkok--Jan 16--4D Communication
The No. 1 show in America is back! American Idol broke records left, right and centre when it aired in the US and Asia last year. In the US, a record number of votes streamed in for the contestants, and the show saw higher viewer numbers than ever before in its 4-year history. *Over 10 million viewers tuned into the mega-show during its run on STAR WORLD, and this year promises to be even bigger and better. So tune into the action first on STAR WORLD! UBC 57. Starting January 18, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 17:00 (Direct via Satellite), and 19:00 (Primetime).
Tens of thousands of hopefuls have already turned up in seven cities across the States for their one chance at American Idol stardom. Some blew the judges away...others just blew it. But every now and then, there's one potential star who just might be what the world is waiting for.
Whether it's the hopelessly hilarious, the wonderfully weird, the amazingly gifted, or the truly pathetic, American Idol has entertained, educated, and engrossed international audiences the world over with its mix of human drama, professional prowess, and sheer talent.
Stalwart judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson also return for their fifth season together. With Simon's acid wit sharper than ever, Paula Abdul a sweet salve to his cutting remarks, and Randy Jackson the homeboy dude on the team - the judges are just as watchable as the contestants whom they encourage, ridicule, criticise, and laugh at. Ryan Seacrest is back as well as host, getting down and dirty with the auditioning crowd in San Franciso, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Greensboro, and Las Vegas.
American Idol has already made past winners stars in their own right. Kelly Clarkson has made it beyond a doubt as a gritty pop star with substance. Ruben Studdard Ruben Studdard has won the hearts of millions with his teddy-bear charm. Fantasia is still rocking the world of soul and R&B with her power voice. And latest winner, country girl Carrie Underwood, has stepped out into the limelight with her country-infused pop.
Who's next to have a chance at the Idol dream? There's only one way to find out. Watch it first and Exclusive in Thailand on STAR WORLD, UBC 57.
American Idol 2006 Direct via Satellite
Performance Show
Wednesdays at 17:00 (Via Satellite), 19:00 (Primetime), 22:30
Thursdays at 01:30, 10:00
Results Show
Thursdays at 17:00 (Off Satellite), 19:00 (Primetime), 22:30
Fridays at 01:30, 10:00
* Includes surveyed markets of Singapore, India & Mega Manila, & extrapolated to the region.
About STAR...
STAR is a leading media and entertainment company in Asia. STAR broadcasts over 50 television services in eight languages to more than 300 million viewers across 53 Asian countries. STAR channels cover all genres including general entertainment (Star Plus, Xing Kong, Star Chinese Channel, Star One, Star Utsav, Star World, Vijay, Phoenix Chinese), sports (ESPN, Star Sports), movies (Star Chinese Movies, Star Gold, Star Movies), music (Channel [V
]), and news and current affairs (Star News, Star Ananda, Phoenix InfoNews Channel). STAR controls over 20,000 hours of Indian and Chinese programming and also owns the world's largest contemporary Chinese film library, with more than 600 titles, featuring superstars including Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat and Bruce Lee. In partnership with leading companies in Asia, STAR businesses extend to filmed entertainment, television production, cable systems and wireless and digital services. STAR is a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation.
For more information about STAR, please visit www.startv.com.
For further information or visuals,
please contact in Thailand: Nattinee (662) 513 8741,
email: [email protected],
Hong Kong: Christine Hah (852) 2621 8165,
email: [email protected]
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