AXN Welcomes Judges David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park to a New Season of Asia’s Got Talent

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia announced today that celebrity judges David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park will return to the judges’ table for a sizzling third season of the record-breaking Asia’s Got Talent on its flagship channel, AXN. The dynamic trio have arrived in Singapore to start filming the series’ first five episodes.

“David, Anggun and Jay are a fantastic team and we’re delighted to welcome them back for season 3. Each judge brings a very different vibe to the show as they draw on their respective talents and vast industry experience to critique the acts,” said Virginia Lim, SVP and General Manager, SPT Networks, Asia. “The new season will be our most surprising yet, with a bigger variety of acts and incredible stories of dreams and determination.”

Get Your Adrenaline Pumping This August on AXN

Watch out for new crime drama Instinct and the latest season of American Ninja Warrior: Ninja Vs. Ninja

Thrills and excitement come your way with new crime drama thriller Instinct and the latest season of the reality competition series American Ninja Warrior: Ninja Vs. Ninja this August on AXN.

AXN Brings Back All the Drama and the Action with Two Returning Series this July

This July, nonstop drama and action return with the all new seasons of two top-rated crime drama series – NCIS: Los Angeles and Blue Bloods. 

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9

The Naval Criminal Investigation Service’s Office of Special Projects takes on more undercover work and hard-to-crack cases in Los Angeles. Special agents G. Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) lead their elite team of undercover operatives as they continue to fight the most dangerous criminals the city has ever seen.

Season 9 opens with the team sensing that Hetty (Linda Hunt) must be up to something covert after she turns in her retirement papers and disappears. Executive Assistant Director Shay Mosley (Nia Long) comes to Los Angeles to oversee the team and makes staffing changes. Immediately, she develops issues with Callen and company. Also, Sam insists that Callen find a new partner. 

NCIS: Los Angeles Season 9 airs every Thursday at 9:50pm, first and exclusive on AXN.

Blue Bloods Season 8

The Reagans, NYPD’s First Family of Law Enforcement, are back in the limelight as they passionately defend New York City from lawless elements. 

In the new season, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is thinking of retiring after the death of his wife Linda in a rescue helicopter crash. But Erin (Bridget Moynahan) pleads with him to help her with a case that involves her ex-husband, Jack (Peter Hermann), who has been attacked in his office. Jamie (Will Estes) and partner Eddie (Vanessa Ray) go undercover as a couple to bust a shady drug dealer. 

Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) protects one of his own as he clashes with the new mayor, Margaret Dutton (Lorraine Bracco), when he refused to release the disciplinary record of the police officer involved in the shooting of an unarmed woman shoplifter.
Blue Bloods Season 8 airs every Wednesday at 9:45 pm, first and exclusive on AXN.

AXN is available on Cablelink Channel 38, Cignal Channel 121, Destiny Cable Channel 49, G Sat Channel 51, and SKYCable Channel 49. AXN HD is available on SKYCable Channel 247.

About AXN
AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to MacGyver and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 126 million households across 19 territories and is available in both SD and HD.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

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Last Chance for Fame: AXN Extends Asia’s Got Talent Online Audition Deadline to July 16, 2018

Due to popular demand from across Asia, AXN has extended the Asia’s Got Talent online auditions to July 16, 2018. 

After seeing what Asia is capable of during the captivating rounds of open auditions in Singapore, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, the Asia’s Got Talent producers are giving aspiring performers one last chance to audition for the biggest talent competition show in the world.

Game Nights Are On with the AXN Freedom Fridays Bar Tour

Get ready to break free and unwind with exciting games and surprises as AXN visits the best night spots in Manila featuring special guest star and TV host, Sydney Crespo. 

AXN Freedom Fridays Bar Tour kicks off on July 6, invading Makati’s hippest bars including Rue Bourbon Salcedo, Poblacion: The Wild Poppy and H&J Sports Bar & Restaurant.

AXN fans should bring their A-Game as they’ll be challenged in a series of fun activities and games to win awesome prizes.  Bar chow, drinks and AXN giveaways will be on tap. 

AXN Announces Asia’s Got Talent S3 Open Auditions in Manila @ Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Experience Museum (QCX) - Saturday, June 30, 2018

Philippines, it’s time to get your act together!   

AXN has announced that the Philippines open auditions for the new season of top-rated series Asia’s Got Talent will be held at Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Experience Museum (QCX) 

Saturday, June 30, 2018. 

The one-day event is part of AXN’s regional Asia’s Got Talent audition tour which also includes stops in Bangkok, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.  

Doors will open from 10am at Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City Experience Museum (QCX) with hundreds of aspiring performers expected to attend for their shot at international fame and a life-changing grand prize of USD100,000.  

“The Philippines has constantly delivered extraordinary acts on Asia’s Got Talent that have gone on to the final stages of the competition. Last season we had three Filipino acts in the grand finals with DMX Comvalenoz and Neil Rey Gracia Llanes making it to top three. In season one, El Gamma Penumbra won the series with their captivating shadow-play performance,” said Derek Wong, Vice President, Production, Sony Pictures Television, Networks, Asia. “We’re looking forward to discovering a whole new generation of Filipino stars in the next season of Asia’s Got Talent.”  

Due to the expected turn-out and exceptionally high demand on audition day, performers are encouraged to pre-apply online to expedite the registration process on the day (www.AXNAsia.com/AsiasGotTalent).  

Britain’s Got Talent Crowns its First Comedian in 12 Seasons

Winner ‘Lost Voice Guy’ makes Britain’s Got Talent history

After an amazing night of performances by a diverse group of acts with unbelievable talent, Lost Voice Guy was crowned the winner of 2018 Britain’s Got Talent!

Lost Voice Guy, also known as Lee Ridley, is the first comedian to ever win Britain’s Got Talent in 12 seasons. The 37-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, uses a voice synthesizer for his acts - but that didn’t stop him from winning £250,000 in prize money and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.

America's Got Talent New Season Premiere Tops Ratings

Winner of Asia’s Got Talent The Sacred Riana Takes Center Stage on New season of America’s Got Talent

Fans of The Sacred Riana will be in for a thrilling surprise on AXN as she takes the US by storm in the latest season of America’s Got Talent, premiering this Thursday, May 31 at 6pm on AXN.

The Sacred Riana was crowned the winner of AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent season 2 after becoming the most anticipated act of the season. Her spooky persona and terrifying illusions throughout the series made Riana a viral sensation with a whopping 100 million views on Facebook and YouTube.

AXN Takes Top Spot as Philippines’ No. 1 English General Entertainment Channel

AXN, the flagship English general entertainment (GE) channel of Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia once again had audiences across the country riveted, coveting the No. 1 spot as the country’s top English GE channel for the last 12 months.

AXN ended 2017 claiming a 21 per cent prime time share among 20 English GE channels, cementing its position as the dominant leader in the English GE category.

AXN also retained the top spot in its category in the opening quarter of this year with an even bigger dominance within the English GE space.

Hundreds Take Part in Action-packed AXN RED Summer Challenge

AXN’s summer campaign concluded in a sunny and vibrant note as revelers of LAborUNION joined the AXN RED Summer 2018, which was held last Saturday, April 28, 2018 in San Juan, La Union.

Weekend warriors braved the blazing sun as they trooped to the North Shore for the whole-day action-packed event. Hundreds tested their mental and physical skills and participated in the AXN RED Summer Challenge obstacle course.

Experience an Action-Packed Day with AXN RED Summer 2018

SURF. SEA. SAND. That’s what summer is made of. But throw AXN into the mix, and prepare for a thrilling summer! AXN turns up the heat with an all-day action-packed event as it kicks off its summer campaign in the surfing capital of the north in AXN RED Summer 2018 on Saturday, April 28, at 8am in San Juan, La Union.

AXN dares its participants to push themselves to the limit with both physical and mental activities in AXN RED Summer Challenge. It’s an obstacle course that requires speed, wit, and endurance that is sure to give the participants an adrenaline rush. It’s perfect for the avid AXN fans who can’t get enough of all the thrill and excitement that its shows have come to offer.

The top three male and top three female challengers will win cash and exciting prizes from AXN and our sponsors!

AXN Welcomes Britain’s Got Talent to its Slate of April Programming

Britain’s Got Talent, the UK version of the world’s favorite talent competition, will make its home on AXN this Sunday, April 15 with the electrifying premiere of season 12.

The kings and queens of entertainment Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams return once again to their rightful thrones on the judging panel.

“AXN is Asia’s undisputed pan-regional home of talent where we provide performers of all backgrounds with a powerful platform to showcase their unique skills. The addition of Britain’s Got Talent to our programming line-up complements our record-breaking original production, Asia’s Got Talent, giving viewers even more access to diverse, global entertainment,” said Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Production and Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.

Magic and Drama Make an Awesome April on AXN

This April on AXN, magic hits the streets while thrilling adventures continue to unfold. Explore the world of underground street magicians in the magic show Don’t Blink; and America’s favorite hero embarks on her most dangerous mission in the new season of the drama thriller Quantico.

More Thrilling Adventures Continue in Crowd-sourced Travel Show “Adventure Your Way” on AXN

AXN original series hosted by award-winning

TV personality Atom Araullo airs every Thursday at 8pm

Thanks to the overwhelming response from netizens, AXN has proven that crowdsourcing has become an effective tool in obtaining their share of adventures in its weekly 30-minute travel show, Adventure Your Way.

For the past six episodes, viewers have been treated to fun activities, as Atom Araullo took on his #AdventureGoals and embarked on the most exciting adventures on land, at sea, and in the air around the Philippines. From skydiving in Bantayan, Cebu to canyoneering in the waterfalls of Sagada, from flying a plane in Camiguin to diving with manta rays in Masbate, and from surviving a night in the jungle in Subic to rock climbing in Rizal, Atom immersed himself in every adventure and gamely experienced the bucket lists of would-be adventurers.

More Extreme Sports Action Revs Up All-New Season of “Nitro Circus Live: World Tour” on AXN this March

Reality series returns March 5, Monday-Wednesday at 7:25pm 

Global sensation Travis Pastrana and his fearless Nitro Circus crew perform in their first ever North American tour in the latest season of Nitro Circus Live: World Tour, which premieres March 5 on AXN. 

After sellout shows around the world, 17-time X Games gold medalist Pastrana leads his crew of daredevil bike riders and the world’s greatest action sports stars across the United States of America for the first time as they take on the most spectacular and dangerous stunts ever attempted with behind-the-scenes drama and nonstop action.  

The show features the stars of the original series together with well-known superstars in freestyle motocross, BMX and skate, plus outrageous stunts off the 50-foot-high Nitro GigantA-Ramp. 

AXN Takes Thrills to the Next Level in New Crowd-sourced Travel Show “Adventure Your Way” this February

Brand new original series hosted by award-winning TV personality Atom Araullo premieres February 8, Thursday, 8:30pm

Atom starts his journey with a blank bucket list which rapidly becomes populated with a variety of suggestions and tips including skydiving, bungee jumping and camping on a cliff ledge under the stars. 

“Viewers today want to be an active participant in their content consumption so we’ve bridged the gap between TV and social media by putting AXN fans in direct control of Atom’s adventures. The fantastic response to Adventure Your Way indicates that there is a real appetite for viewers to get involved, have a voice and then sit back and enjoy watching their ideas come to fruition on AXN,” said Armi Malaluan, Director & Business Head, AXN Networks Philippines. “We’re thrilled with the guidance Atom has received for Adventure Your Way and hope that his journey inspires the AXN attitude of being bold, brave and living fearlessly amongst our viewers.”

AXN To Reveal Magical New Series, “The Elements: Cosentino” Starring Master Illusionist And Escapologist, Cosentino

Seeing is believing when AXN unleashes its latest original production, The Elements: Cosentino,on January 18, 2018. Hailed as Australia’s most successful magician, illusionist and escapologist, The Elements: Cosentino will see the man himself performing mesmerizing street magic and epic stunts against iconic backdrops in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan.

AXN Embarks on an Epic Journey in New Travel Show “Adventure Your Way”

Brand new original series hosted by TV personality Atom Araullo where viewers shape his experience via social media

AXN has added a fresh new reality series to its roster of top-rated original productions: Adventure Your Way, a weekly 30-minute travel show that explores new adventures in exciting destinations in the Philippines. 

Viral Sensation The Sacred Riana Crowned Winner of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 on AXN

Asia is spooked: After 10 riveting weeks and hundreds of acts from 15 countries, Asia has voted ‘possessed’ Indonesian illusionist The Sacred Riana as the winner of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 on AXN. 

The Sacred Riana, whose real name is Marie Antoinette Riana Graharani, has become the most anticipated act of the season. Her spooky persona and terrifying magic tricks during the judges’ auditions, semi-finals and grand final episodes collectively achieved over 70 million views on Facebook and YouTube, making her a global sensation.