Joan Chen in a scene from Serangoon Road Singapore – Internationally acclaimed movie star Joan Chen headlined a press conference held by HBO Asia in Singapore yesterday for Serangoon Road, the broadcaster’s first original co-production with Australia’s ABC TV. Chen is the lead in the detective drama TV series, currently still in production and slated to premiere on HBO in the third quarter of this year. Chen says her love for classic detective stories is what drew her to … [Read more...] about Screen legend Joan Chen in Singapore for HBO Asia’s “Serangoon Road”
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment will be rolling out the second season of Top Gear Korea, the only Asian adaptation of the popular motoring show by BBC, on KIX and KIX HD on January 22 at 9pm. The show retains the core trademarks of the iconic motoring show with a unique Korean spin. Hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Cho Min-Ki, and celebrity racing circuit member Yeon Jung-Hoon, viewers can expect informative car reviews, an … [Read more...] about Second season of “Top Gear Korea” launches on KIX and KIX HD
DHX Media boosts digital presence in China
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto, Vancouver – DHX Media, independent producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children’s entertainment content, has signed a deal with China Mobile Entertainment (CME) and Alebrije Entertainment LLC for a new SVOD edutainment channel on PPTV, to extend the reach of its key brands into the Chinese market. PPTV has a registered user base of 300 million and PPLive is one of the largest OTT content distribution networks in the region. The deal … [Read more...] about DHX Media boosts digital presence in China
BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Singapore/London – BBC World News has appointed Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new position based in Singapore. Yueh will travel extensively throughout Asia and globally to cover the main economics and business news stories. In addition to reporting across BBC outlets on TV, radio and online, she will host her own weekly business programme that will provide expert commentary and insight into business, political and macro-economic trends. Jon Zilkha, Head of the BBC Business … [Read more...] about BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Channel NewsAsia relaunches
Managing Director of Channel NewsAsia, Ms Debra Soon, sounding the gong at the relaunch event. Singapore – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, is greeting the new year with live news 24/7, a new look and new programmes to help viewers better “Understand Asia”, the channel's raison d'etre and new tagline. The expansion plan encompasses significant changes to its programming line-up, and investments in new bureaus and facilities across Asia. This enables the … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia relaunches
