Astro Ria
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Astro Ria is a Malaysian 24 hour television network broadcast on the Astro satellite television service. It was one of the first 22 channels to commence broadcast on Astro in 1996.
Programs on the network include Malay dramas, films and reality shows.
In 2003, Astro Ria was the first Malaysian channel to have a talent show which is based on the Mexican television show La Academia
, called Akademi Fantasia
. The contest pits 12 singers in a bid to become the winner. The show is so popular in Malaysia and Brunei that a spin-off version was made in Indonesia and Thailand. A second season was made, which enabled Brunei viewers to vote as well. In its third season, 14 contestants instead of the original 12 were competing for the competition and the winner, Mawi
became an instant music celebrity. A fourth season commenced in May 2006.
In May 2002, Astro Ria launched Bloomberg RIA News, which was essentially the Malay language version of Bloomberg
News Malaysia. The news was aired at 10:45pm, for fifteen minutes on weekdays. Its first anchor was Amir Mahmood Razak, who eventually also presented for the English version. The show was produced by Amy Mahadi. Later on, Reed Shamsuddin co-presented the show.
Bloomberg TV and Astro's cooperation was dissolved in 2004, and the news programming became known as Berita Astro. Berita Astro ceased production at the end of January 2007 and later launched a new news division, in which Astro Awani
was launched September 2007.
Programs on the network include Malay dramas, films and reality shows.
In 2003, Astro Ria was the first Malaysian channel to have a talent show which is based on the Mexican television show La Academia
La Academia
La Academia is a Mexican reality musical talent show shown on TV Azteca, premiering in June 2002 and currently in its ninth installment...
, called Akademi Fantasia
Akademi Fantasia
Akademi Fantasia is Malaysia's first reality television show in which a number of contestants called students compete for the winning title and a chance to start their career in the entertainment industry. The first season premiered in June 3, 2003 and was one of Astro Ria's highest rated shows...
. The contest pits 12 singers in a bid to become the winner. The show is so popular in Malaysia and Brunei that a spin-off version was made in Indonesia and Thailand. A second season was made, which enabled Brunei viewers to vote as well. In its third season, 14 contestants instead of the original 12 were competing for the competition and the winner, Mawi
Mawi
Asmawi Atan, better known as Mawi, is a Malaysian singer and winner of the Third Season of Malaysia's popular reality show, Akademi Fantasia...
became an instant music celebrity. A fourth season commenced in May 2006.
In May 2002, Astro Ria launched Bloomberg RIA News, which was essentially the Malay language version of Bloomberg
Bloomberg L.P.
Bloomberg L.P. is an American privately held financial software, media, and data company. Bloomberg makes up one third of the $16 billion global financial data market with estimated revenue of $6.9 billion. Bloomberg L.P...
News Malaysia. The news was aired at 10:45pm, for fifteen minutes on weekdays. Its first anchor was Amir Mahmood Razak, who eventually also presented for the English version. The show was produced by Amy Mahadi. Later on, Reed Shamsuddin co-presented the show.
Bloomberg TV and Astro's cooperation was dissolved in 2004, and the news programming became known as Berita Astro. Berita Astro ceased production at the end of January 2007 and later launched a new news division, in which Astro Awani
Astro Awani
Astro Awani is the in-house rolling television news and current affairs channel providing 24-hour news coverage including news in Malay. with its slogan and motto tagline names Our Gateway to The World , Astro Awani presents news and informative programs include current affairs, lifestyle,...
was launched September 2007.
Reality Show
- Akademi FantasiaAkademi FantasiaAkademi Fantasia is Malaysia's first reality television show in which a number of contestants called students compete for the winning title and a chance to start their career in the entertainment industry. The first season premiered in June 3, 2003 and was one of Astro Ria's highest rated shows...
- Malaysian Version of La AcademiaLa AcademiaLa Academia is a Mexican reality musical talent show shown on TV Azteca, premiering in June 2002 and currently in its ninth installment...
Format. - Jangan Lupa Lirik!Jangan Lupa Lirik!Jangan Lupa Lirik! or JLL! is a Malaysian quiz show format of Don't Forget the Lyrics! with a jackpot of RM 1,000,000. It is currently shown on Astro Ria since April 28, 2008....
- Malaysian Version of Don't Forget the Lyrics!Don't Forget the Lyrics!Don't Forget the Lyrics! is a game show that originally aired on Fox from July 11, 2007 to June 19, 2009, hosted by Wayne Brady and produced by RDF USA, part of RDF Media. The launch of this show prompted NBC to move up the launch of their similar game show The Singing Bee...
Format. - Sehati Berdansa - Malaysian Version of Dancing with the StarsDancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
Format. - Bolos - Malaysian Version of Hole In The WallBrain Wallis a component of the Japanese gameshow Tonneruzu no Minasan no Okage deshita Video clips from the show proliferated on video-sharing websites and the concept was eventually adopted by several countries...
Format. - Tangkap Muat - Malaysian Version influenced from MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
Room Rider Format with little change to be a Maker Over Format. - Anak Wayang - First Malaysian Format Star in Film and Acting academy Format.
- Zero2Hero - First Malaysian Format of Really Extreme Racer.
- Pemburu Hantu - Malaysian Format of Ghost Hunter.
- KeynoteKeynoteA keynote in literature, music, or public speaking establishes the principal underlying theme. In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address...
- First Malaysian format of searching new composer - MasterChef MalaysiaMasterChef MalaysiaMasterChef Malaysia is a cooking show like the other MasterChef shows in other countries, such as USA, Australia, New Zealand, Croatia , Greece, India, Sweden, Indonesia and Great Britain. The show will be aired for the upcoming first season on Astro Ria....
- Malaysian format of MasterChef.