Brighton, UK – The BBC Showcase 2008 saw BBC Worldwide launch its new regional co-production A History of Beijing, a documentary series which offers an in-depth tour of the Chinese capital and its people. Co-produced with Beijing TV and the Media Development Authority of Singapore, A History of Beijing marks the first collaboration for BBC Worldwide’s Global Channels business since its launch in 2006. Originally shot by Beijing TV as a 12-part series, A History of Beijing features … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches Asian co-prod A History of Beijing
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Period dramas a hit at BBC Showcase 2008
Brighton, UK – The BBC Showcase 2008 event taking place at the Brighton Centre in the UK from February 24 - 27, 2008, saw British period dramas snapped up. The new adaptation of Oliver Twist was sold to seven broadcasters from markets including India, United Arab Emirates and Canada. Writer Andrew Davies’ 2007 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility was also picked up by 11 international broadcasters from countries including Japan and Sweden, along with Miss Austen Regrets which was sold … [Read more...] about Period dramas a hit at BBC Showcase 2008
activeTV looks to a Munster of a year in Asia
Singapore – activeTV, producers of reality series, The Amazing Race Asia (TARA), has brought on board Bertram van Munster, executive producer and co-creator of reality series The Amazing Race, as a stakeholder and partner in activeTV Asia Pte Ltd. The collaboration extends the partnership between van Munster and Michael McKay, president of activeTV, which began during work on the original The Amazing Race series. In Singapore for the announcement, van Munster told Television Asia Plus that … [Read more...] about activeTV looks to a Munster of a year in Asia
Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Hong Kong - Disney Channel has launched the Disney Channel subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service, now TV. The broadband service is the second in the region following Disney Channel Taiwan’s debut of full-length, Mandarin-dubbed and Chinese subtitled programming streamed online. Disney Channel SVOD on now TV is part of Disney’s wider digital media strategy to cater to evolving media consumption habits of children and families who are … [Read more...] about Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Singapore – SingTel and Al Jazeera have partnered to provide the Al Jazeera English channel in Singapore on the former’s IPTV service, mio TV. Al Jazeera English is the first English language global news and current affairs channel based in the Middle East and will air exclusively on mio TV channel 43 from March 1, 2008. The partnership also provides subscribers with access to the channel streamed live via 3G for mobile phones from April 2008 On the alliance, Low Ka Hoe, director of … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English to debut in Singapore via SingTel’s mio TV
Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
Mumbai – Indian media and entertainment group Sahara One has launched the Firangi channel on February 25, 2008. Firangi is positioned to showcase international television programming in Hindi in what is touted as a newly-created category of programming, World Television. Firangi channel offers the entire spectrum of entertainment programming sourced from across the world and dubbed in Hindi. This includes telenovelas, sitcoms, adventure shows and international films. Among the shows that … [Read more...] about Sahara One launches Firangi to offer international programming in Hindi
