Hong Kong – A press conference on the launch of Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) was held in Beijing on December 27, 2012. Honourable guests attending the press conference included Mr Li Rui Gang, Chairman of China Media Capital (CMC) and TVBC, Mr Cheong Shin Keong, General Manager of Broadcasting Division of TVB, Mr Jin Zhong Bo, CEO of TVBC and Ms Cheng Suet Fei, CFO of TVBC. TVBC was established on August 8, 2012 by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), China Media Capital … [Read more...] about Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) unveiled
Archives for December 2012
FOX International Channels picks up “The Walking Dead” Season 4
Following AMC's Season 4 renewal of The Walking Dead, FOX International Channels (FIC) has confirmed the global pick up of the show for a fourth season. FIC will follow its global release model as in previous years, making the series available in all major international TV markets while season 3 returns this February with eight additional episodes after the mid-season hiatus. According to reports, AMC has also announced the departure of Executive Producer and Showrunner of The Walking Dead, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels picks up “The Walking Dead” Season 4
Comedy Central India acquires U.S. sitcom “Anger Management”
Mumbai, India – Comedy Central India has acquired exclusive airing rights to comedy series Anger Management from Lionsgate International Television. Lionsgate has already sold the series in several territories worldwide, including Canada, Latin America, the UK, Scandinavia, Australia/New Zealand, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Spain and South Africa. Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury syndication arm distributes the show in the U.S. where it has already been sold into syndication with the Fox … [Read more...] about Comedy Central India acquires U.S. sitcom “Anger Management”
ABC Television Director Kim Dalton to leave the ABC
Kim Dalton has announced that he intends to leave as the ABC’s Director of Television in mid-February 2013, on completing seven years in the role. As Director, Dalton has overseen the transformation of ABC Television, creating new services, quality programming and different ways for the audience to engage with the ABC. Dalton led the ABC team that has delivered programming such as The Slap, Paper Giants, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Rake and Jack Irish. Dalton supported the … [Read more...] about ABC Television Director Kim Dalton to leave the ABC
HBO Asia presents new line up for 2013
Singapore – HBO Asia will unleash a new line up for the new year on HBO (StarHub TV Ch 601) and Cinemax (StarHub TV Ch 611). New series include Boss, starring Kelsey Grammer; Banshee, executive produced by True Blood’s Alan Ball; HBO Latin American series Profugos, and HBO Asia’s first series co-production Serangoon Road starring Joan Chen. HBO Original will be showcasing new programmes such as Behind The Candelabra, starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon; Mary & Martha, … [Read more...] about HBO Asia presents new line up for 2013
Elite World partners with Metan Development Group in search of China’s new Elite Top Model
Beijing – Modelling agency, Elite World (Elite), has teamed up with Metan Development Group (Metan) to launch the search for China’s freshest new face in modeling. Elite and Metan will co-produce a 12-part, reality competition series China’s Elite Model, scheduled to debut in 2013. Each episode will focus on a different aspect of the industry, from what it takes to be an Elite model, to the criteria in the selection process, scouting in Beijing and Shanghai as well as the … [Read more...] about Elite World partners with Metan Development Group in search of China’s new Elite Top Model