Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright & Colin Powell Guest Star on the Fifth Season Premiere of Madam Secretary on Sony Channel

Fans of Sony Channel’s political series, Madam Secretary, will be in for a treat with the guest appearances of former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright and General Colin Powell in the fifth season premiere that airs Monday, October 8 at 9pm. 

In this unprecedented episode, Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, played by award-winning actress Téa Leoni, turns to the former real-life secretaries of state to ask their advice on how best to respond to a delicate situation.

Binge on Shonda Drama This August on Sony Channel

Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal lead this season’s line up

Shonda Rhimes’ drama series return on Sony Channel with new seasons of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal this August.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 11

Seattle Grace Hospital doctors continue their professional and personal travails in its most gripping season yet.

This season places many of the doctors' personal relationships in serious jeopardy. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) struggles to regain a sense of normalcy both at home and in the hospital after best friend Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) moves to another country. A new doctor, Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary), carries an explosive secret that turns Meredith's life upside down. While distance between Meredith and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) causes marriage friction and a devastating accident seals their fate.

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.

Asia’s Got Talent Auditions Attract Philippines’ Top Acts

Asia’s Got Talent asked and the Philippines delivered! 

Hundreds of talented performers – from a cultural troupe of 22 to an umbrella-wielding dancing grandpa -brought their A-Game to the open auditions in Manila last Saturday for a chance to secure their shot at international fame on the third instalment of the record-breaking series. 

Groove Your Way into Shape with Sony Fit Fest

Sony Channel invites everyone to its first ever workout party! Sony Fit Fest will showcase how an active and healthy lifestyle is fun! The event will be held at SMX Aura Convention Center on July 7, 2018 (Saturday) from 1pm to 8pm. 

No need to be a fitness buff to participate in the event because there will be activities appropriate for all fitness levels. So, mark your calendars and tell all your friends as well. 

The event is a fitness festival that will feature glow-in-the-dark yoga, Zumba, Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes alternating with a series of surprise exercise challenges. There will also be a circuit space for those who want to do strength training.

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).  

America’s Got Talent Takes the Spotlight on AXN in All New Season - Premieres Thursday, May 31

America’s Got Talent makes its home on entertainment powerhouse AXN this week with an all new season set to premiere on Thursday, May 31 at 6pm.

Creator Simon Cowell will return together with the vivacious panel of judges: Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel. Supermodel and TV personality Tyra Banks will also return as host, bringing her unmistakable personal flair and verve to the show.

America Crowns Maddie Poppe the new American Idol!

Sony Channel aired live broadcast of American Idol results show

After an exciting night of performances, America has voted for singer-songwriter Maddie Poppe the winner of American Idol! Performing her audition song, “Rainbow Connection” with Kermit the Frog at the results show, Poppe endeared herself to the judges and the audience.

Starting the New Year with Sony Channel’s Two New Reality Series this January

Reality takes the limelight as the competition heats up in two brand new reality series - Nail’d It and Cyrus vs. Cyrus: Design & Conquer – which premiere this January on Sony Channel.

Nail’d It
A life-changing experience awaits 18 of America’s top nail artists as they compete against one another for the grand prize of $100,000.

In each episode, the contestants take part in a series of creative challenges using a combination of traditional and unorthodox materials wherein a rotating panel of judges decides a winner and runner-up. The winners and runners-up from the first six episodes compete in a four-part finale to determine the overall champion. In addition to the cash prize, the winner’s designs will be featured in a cover story for Nail It! magazine.

The 10-episode reality series is hosted by singer-songwriter and TV personality Adrienne Bailon. 

Nail’d It premieres on January 10 and can be seen weeknights at 7:55pm.