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 theme song entitled "Menuju Puncak" was performed by Juwita Suwito, who is the sister of the composer, Aubrey Suwito. The format of the show is taken from "La Academia", which originated from Mexico. Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to have its own version of the show. Subsequently, it has also been followed by Indonesia and Thailand, which garners positive response in comparison to the Idol series.
Season 1
9 episodes · 2003
Akademi Fantasia, Season 1 premiered on June 9, 2003 and was the first season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria. Concert held at the "Panggung Percubaan UPM" and the final concert held at Dewan Wawasan, Cheras. The winner was 23-year old Vincent Chong Ying-Cern from Kuala Lumpur. This season managed to cast as much as 4.5 million votes from the audience.
Season 2
10 episodes · 2004
Akademi Fantasia, Season 2 is the second season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria. It premiered on June 7, 2004. Unlike previous season which was solely opened for people from Peninsular Malaysia, this season was eligible for contestants from East Malaysia. The final 12 contestants were revealed in Tirai Akademi Fantasia which was aired at the end of May and early June. A new format this season was introduced which enabled a student who was eliminated to be re-entered into the competition through a voting line called AFMASUK. Using this voting line, audience would vote any students who were eliminated throughout the season and the one student who received the highest votes would be re-entered into the competition. This new format is subsequently used in seasons 4, 7 and 8. The winner was 23 year old Ahmad Zahid Baharuddin from Kuala Lumpur. This entire season holds the highest reception of votes in the history of Akademi Fantasia with 15 million votes being cast.
Season 3
10 episodes · 2005
Akademi Fantasia, Season 3 which premiered on June 4, 2005 is the third season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria. As much as 20 contestants were selected before the final 12 contestants were chosen in the prelude concert. However, in this season's first concert, those eight contestants who were eliminated in the prelude concert were given a chance to compete in the first concert in order to be recruited into the competition againas the thirteenth and the fourteenth contestants. This season also continued the format of not eliminating any contestant in the first concert. The winner was 23 year old Asmawi Ani, from Kulai, Johor. As much as 10.7 million votes were cast throughout this entire season.
2008
As Rincewind involuntarily becomes a guide to the naive tourist Twoflower, they find themselves forced to flee the city of Ankh-Morpork to escape a terrible fire, and begin on a journey across the Disc. Unknown to them, their journey and fate is being decided by the Gods playing a board game the whole time.
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2021
The lives of five young villagers change forever when a strange and powerful woman arrives, claiming one of them is the child of an ancient prophecy with the power to tip the balance between Light and Dark forever. They must choose whether to trust this stranger – and each other – with the fate of the world before the Dark One breaks out of His prison, and the Last Battle begins.
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2014
When 13-year-old Henry Hart lands a job as Danger, the sidekick-in-training to superhero Captain Man, he must learn to navigate a double life balancing the challenges of 8th grade with the crazy adventures of a real-life crime fighter!
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2023
At America's only college for superheroes, gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university's top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International's elite superhero team. When the school's dark secrets come to light, they must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.
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2015
Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.
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2010
The Great Food Truck Race is a reality television series, that originally aired on August 15, 2010, on Food Network, with Tyler Florence as the host. It features competing food trucks. The fourth season premiered on August 18, 2013.
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2025
Sandokan is a Malaysian pirate who, along with his friend Yanez and their crew, attacks the British forces from his island of Mompracem. During his adventures, he falls in love with Lady Marianna Guillonk, an English-Italian aristocrat.
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2006
H2O: Just Add Water revolves around three teenage girls facing everyday teen problems with an added twist: they cope with the burden of growing a giant fin and transforming into mermaids whenever they come in contact with water.
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2021
In a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness, a young soldier uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive.
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2020
Now that Poppy knows there are other musical trolls scattered throughout the forest, she bottles up her endless positivity and invites delegates from every troll tribe in the forest to live together in harmony in a grand experiment she calls TrollsTopia!
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2024
After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Inspired by the classic television series of the same name.
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2023
In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.
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1982
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
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1998
Mildred Hubble is a young witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.
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2011
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.
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2023
In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of being just kind of ok.
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2020
Courtney Whitmore, a smart, athletic and above all else kind girl, discovers her step-father has a secret: he used to be the sidekick to a superhero. "Borrowing" the long-lost hero’s cosmic staff, she becomes the unlikely inspiration for an entirely new generation of superheroes.
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2026
Wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital, one man faces secretive doctors, dangerous patients, and something even worse …
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1990
After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.
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2014
The fifth season of Total Drama. In the first half, 'Total Drama All-Stars', 14 contestants from the previous seasons return to Camp Wawanakwa, now having been decontaminated from toxic waste, to win the C$1,000,000 prize. In the second half, "Total Drama: Pahkitew Island", the setting changes to Pahkitew Island, an island located in Western Canada, featuring a brand new 14 contestants.
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Season 4
10 episodes · 2006
Akademi Fantasia, Season 4 is the fourth season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria which premiered on June 3, 2006. As much as 20 short-listed contestants were revealed in Tirai Akademi Fantasia, which was aired on May 20, 2006. However, all contestants were required to perform in the Prelude Concert in order to determine the final 12 contestants who would move on to the main competition in which 10 contestants would be chosen by the jury and the remaining two contestants by the audience's votes. The weekly concerts were held in MBPJ Civic Hall while the final concert was held in Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil. This season also witnessed an elimination of a student in the first concert, an Akademi Fantasia first. The winner was 22 year-old Mohammad Faizal Ramly from Marang, Terengganu. The entire season attracted as much as 7.4 million votes.
Season 5
10 episodes · 2007
Akademi Fantasia, Season 5 is the fifth season of Akademi Fantasia to air in Astro Ria. For this season, Akademi Fantasia was held from March to May, unlike the previous four seasons which were held between May to August because the producer did not want the show to clash with Malaysia's 50th Anniversary of Independence Day. The winner was 19-year old Norsyarmilla Jirin, from Pulau Pinang, who became the first female champion of the show. Throughout this season, as much as 6.6 million votes were cast, with 1.9 million votes received in the finale.
Season 6
10 episodes · 2008
Akademi Fantasia, Season 6 is the sixth season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria. The promotional catchphrase of this season is "Bring Out The Superstar Talent In You". A few major changes were made this season. The show is eligible for Malaysian citizens aged from 18–45 years old, unlike the previous five seasons which were eligible for those who aged from 18–27 years old. The number of contestants was also decreased to 14, from 16 since Season 5. Aznil Nawawi who has been hosting the show since Season 1, decided to leave the show due to scheduling conflicts and is currently being replaced by A.C Mizal. Finally, the judging panel was also altered with Fauziah Latiff being replaced by Ning Baizura. The winner was 18-year-old Stracie Angie Anam, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, who became the youngest contestant ever to win the competition. She won prizes worth RM733,734 which comprised a four-room bungalow at A'Famosa Villa D'Lagos, Melaka, a Peugeot 307XS car, cash worth RM 25,000, holiday package of 7 days and 5 nights at South Africa, holiday package to Italy, Sony PlayStation Portable and a trophy. This season drew an overall 3.8 million votes which displayed a significant decrease from the previous season.
Season 7
0 episodes · 2009
Akademi Fantasia, Season 7 is the seventh season of Akademi Fantasia which premiered in Astro Ria on March 9, 2009. The promotional catch phrase of this season is "Bring Out Your Self-Transformation". On February 10, 2009 Astro management released the list of professional trainers who would take charge of this season's contestants. Datin Seri Tiara Jacquelina was revealed to be the Principal for this season, marking the first time ever a woman is given the title of Principal in Akademi Fantasia history. The winner of the season was 19 year-old Mohd Hafiz Mohd Suip, from Kuching, Sarawak. As much as 3.9 million votes were cast throughout this season. This season remains to be the most productive finalists in music industry in Malaysia.
Season 8
10 episodes · 2010
Akademi Fantasia, Season 8 is the eighth season of Akademi Fantasia to be aired in Astro Ria which premiered on March 13, 2010. The professional trainers for this season were announced in a press conference for media which took place in Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on February 8, 2010. In the ceremony, Norman Abdul Halim was revealed to be the Principal for this season, while Sarimah Ibrahim and Jimmy Shanley were selected as the new hosts replacing AC Mizal. The eight season saw a new change to the format of the show. Instead of eliminating a student at the end of each concert, the elimination process was conducted in a new 30-minute segment called Debaran Akademi Fantasia, which was conducted by Sarimah Ibrahim. The final concert was broadcast live in high definition technology, an Akademi Fantasia first, which was accessible for Astro B.yond subscribers in Channel 124 through Astro. The winner was 21-year-old Ahmad Shahir bin Zawawi from Kampar, Perak. He made history for being the first student to win the title after being re-entered into the competition through AFMASUK following his elimination in Week 7. As many as 3.75 million votes were cast the entire season.
Season 9
10 episodes · 2011
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8 episodes · 2016
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