Singapore/Cannes – MediaCorp’s HD division, Caldecott Productions International is ramping up HD content production – targeting 60 hours this year and 100 hours the next. Managing director Ong Hee Yah told Television Asia Plus that the subsequent years will see a “steady stream of HD productions, not just about Asia, but about telling good stories.” Ong was also at MIPDOC, held April 5-6 2008, where winners of The Asian Pitch co-production initiative, held for the … [Read more...] about MediaCorp’s Caldecott Productions International ramps up HD production
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Cameras roll for Chinese adaptation of Televisa’s La Fea mas Bella
Changsha – Production for Chou Nu Wu Di (The Ugly Girl with no Rival) the Chinese adaptation of Televisa production La Fea mas Bella (The Prettiest Ugly Girl) has commenced. The series is based and licensed from Yo soy Betty la Fea (I am Betty The Ugly) by Fernando Gaitan Salom, owned by Colombia’s RCN Television. Chou Nu Wu Di is being made by China’s Hunan Satellite Television, independent production house Nesound and RCN Television with investments of up to US$20million. … [Read more...] about Cameras roll for Chinese adaptation of Televisa’s La Fea mas Bella
Amit Khanna announced as AMAZIA keynote
Cannes – Amit Khanna, chairman and CEO Reliance Entertainment, is the second keynote speaker to be confirmed for AMAZIA 2008, being held 17-20 November 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. MGM chairman and CEO Harry E. Sloan was confirmed as a keynote speaker earlier this week. AMAZIA Event Director Franz Caduc told Television Asia Plus that Khanna’s confirmation is exemplary of the show’s ‘East meets West’ philosophy. “It’s not just … [Read more...] about Amit Khanna announced as AMAZIA keynote
KBS wraps US$4.5million sales at MIPTV
Cannes – By the end of this year’s MIPTV market, KBS will have secured US$4.5million in sales, according to Oh Suk Kwon, head of global strategy at KBS. Kwon told Television Asia Plus that over US$3million of KBS’ trademark epic dramas have been sold to Pony Canyon Japan. By the end of MIPTV, being held 7-11 April 2008 at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, Kwon expects to have exceeded the company’s market target of US$4million in sales by hitting the US$4.5million mark. … [Read more...] about KBS wraps US$4.5million sales at MIPTV
SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
International buyers make beeline for Zeal’s Singing Bee format
London – Format distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG) has sold The Singing Bee format to 26 territories worldwide since the show debuted July 2007 in the US on NBC to top ratings. Created by The Gurin Company and Juma Entertainment, The Singing Bee musical game show already sees 14 shows airing on Australia’s Nine Network, New Zealand’s TVNZ, Turkey’s Show TV, Spain’s Antena 3, Italy’s Rai, the Netherlands’ RTL4, … [Read more...] about International buyers make beeline for Zeal’s Singing Bee format