AXN to air same day-and-date US shows

Asian cable channel AXN announced at its All-Stars press launch on Tuesday that hit crime thriller The Blacklist (S2) and the Emmy-winning singing talent search show The Voice (S7) will air this season on the same day-and-date with the US.

“By airing The Blacklist and The Voice day-and-date with the US, we provide our viewers with quicker access to these highly popular series while at the same time leveraging the shows’ real-time buzz across social media,” said Hui Keng Ang, senior vice president and general manager for Networks-Asia of Sony Pictures Television.