MIP China Hangzhou MIP China Hangzhou will be launched in partnership with China Media Management Inc (CMM-I), official representative for MIPTV and MIPCOM in China and Zhejiang MegaMedia, organiser of the Zhejiang of the Zhejiang Provincial Pavilion at the MIP markets in Cannes. MIP China Hangzhou scheduled from 23 to 25 May 2017 in Hangzhou. Hangzhou is known as the beautiful East Coast city that hosted the recent G20 Summit. MIP China Hangzhou is dedicated to increase content … [Read more...] about Creative Transformations
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Changing Landscape
Hong Kong’s television industry brings the best and worst of times as Viu TV kicked off its service with more programming selection for consumers while Hong Kong’s Asia Television (ATV) broadcasting company goes off air. The Asia Television (ATV) broadcasting company had faced a gradual decline in production quality and viewership and stopped airing as ATV failed to renew its’ license. The departure of ATV coincided with the emergence of PCCW’s ViuTV as it entered the market taking on … [Read more...] about Changing Landscape
Content Extravaganza
Hong Kong’s ViuTV takes center stage as Television Asia Plus visits the free TV service that was launched in March 2016. The channel offers its viewers a comprehensive wide variety of genres ranging from factual entertainment to sports, dramas and variety shows. K. Dass speaks to ViuTV’s General Manager Lo Ting-fai on its recent developments in the market. As every broadcaster strives to provide that niche content to its different audience segments, ViuTV introduces factual entertainments … [Read more...] about Content Extravaganza
Asian content for the West
Viki has brought millions of people to discover, watch and subtitle global primetime shows and movies in more than 200 languages. Together with its fans, Viki removes the language and cultural barriers that stand between great entertainment and fans everywhere. U.S. is our biggest market, especially with K-Dramas and C-Dramas. We have Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese and a smattering of content from all around the world but our main drivers of consumption from 85% to 90% are from those categories. … [Read more...] about Asian content for the West
Asia’s Next Rising Star
Keshet Media Group’s global distribution and production arm, Keshet International (KI), headed by CEO Alon Shtruzman, is specifically tasked to expand its operations worldwide. Early this year KI opened its new office in Mexico City as it seeks to expand its local production capabilities for the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets. KI has also earmarked Singapore as its next launch pad to the rest of Asia. Kelly Wright, Head of Latin America and Executive Advisor for Asia-Pacific said the … [Read more...] about Asia’s Next Rising Star
Genre Update: Asian Content Channel
Parent brand: MediaCorp Pte Ltd Sub or sibling brands: Channel NewsAsia, Channel 5, Channel U, OKTO, Suria, Vasantham, Channel 8 Ownership in Asia: MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd Senior executive for Asia: Irene Lim, Head of Family Segment (Chinese) Dr Chitra Rajaram, Head of Community Segment (Malay & Indian) Channel description: Channel U: A vibrant and informative entertainment channel with bold, enriching and inspiring content from Singapore and around … [Read more...] about Genre Update: Asian Content Channel