On November 13, 2013, the Dutch court ruled in favor of Eyeworks by rejecting Banijay’s claims in relation to potential infringement of their sports event programme TV Total Turmspringen (Stars in Danger) by Eyeworks' entertainment format Celebrity Splash. The ruling dictates that Celebrity Splash does not infringe upon Banijay’s rights.The court confirmed that while both programmes are based on one theme - celebrities diving - the ”elaboration and … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Eyeworks wins legal battle over celebrity diving format
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18th Asian Television Awards Red Carpet event
Dear Fans, On behalf of Asian Television Awards, we would like to invite you to join us this year for a spectacular night of glitz and glamour where you can witness your favourite celebrities walking down the red carpet. Event Details: Date: 5 December 2013, Thur Time: Registration starts at 5.15pm Venue: Resorts World Sentosa Convention Centre, Compass Ballroom (Central), Level B2 8 Sentosa … [Read more...] about 18th Asian Television Awards Red Carpet event
Ten Alps to produce doc for CCTV2
Blakeway Productions has won a direct commission from China’s state broadcaster CCTV2 to produce The Secrets of Branding, (8 x 50’) a documentary series which takes an in-depth look at the stories behind some of the world’s leading brands. BBC Worldwide is the global distributor. The Secrets of Branding features over thirty of the world’s top brands, including Gucci, Disney, Burberry, Lamborghini and Dyson, and reveals the key components for building a global … [Read more...] about Ten Alps to produce doc for CCTV2
BroadcastAsia2014 to showcase latest sportscasting technologies
Singapore – Increasing popularity and greater airplay of sports such as soccer, golf, tennis, badminton, table tennis and athletics across the region signal a growing appetite among consumers for sports-based programming. To ensure high quality and timely delivery of sports content, businesses are actively exploring broadcasting technologies such as 4K/ Ultra HD (UHD), file-based management systems, multi-screen experiences, multi-platform streaming, Nextgen broadcasting, … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2014 to showcase latest sportscasting technologies
Globo’s “Brazil Avenue” to debut in Mongolia
Nominated for the International Emmy Awards 2013 for Best Telenovela, Brazil Avenue reaches two channels in Mongolia, an expanding market, and promises to fascinate the public of the country. The programme, one of Globo’s highlight during ATF (Asia TV Forum), is scheduled to debut in December on the broadcast channel Edutainment TV and on MovieBOX, on cable TV, both part of the group Mongol Mass Media LLC. Brazil Avenue has also been licensed to territories in … [Read more...] about Globo’s “Brazil Avenue” to debut in Mongolia
2013 International Emmy Award winners announced
New York - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the 41st International Emmy® Awards at a Gala event attended by over 1000 international television professionals and hosted by John Oliver at the New York Hilton. 2 Special Awards and 10 Emmy statues were presented by the International Academy during the evening. Winners span 6 countries: Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Brazil film and television … [Read more...] about 2013 International Emmy Award winners announced