Singapore - BBC Worldwide has announced that the special 50th Anniversary episode of Doctor Who, the world’s longest-running sci-fi series, has received the Guinness World Record for the largest ever simulcast of a TV drama following a massive global campaign which saw the episode broadcast in 94 countries across six continents. In addition to the TV broadcast, the episode was screened in over 1,500 cinemas worldwide, including in the UK, U.S., Canada, Latin America, … [Read more...] about “Doctor Who” makes Guinness World Record
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ATF 2013 to host more than 4,000 film and TV delegates
This December, the Asia Television Form & Market and ScreenSingapore will see companies from 60 countries, including 30 first-time companies. The Singapore Pavilion will feature more than 70 film, television and animation companies with over 600 hours of content to offer. At a press conference at Marina Bay Sands on November 25, 2013, Yeo Chun Cheng, Assistant CEO (Industry), Media Development Authority, said: "There is no lack of money for Singapore films these days, and lots of financiers … [Read more...] about ATF 2013 to host more than 4,000 film and TV delegates
MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 entries now open
Paris – Reed MIDEM, organiser of MIPTV and MIPFormats, and Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP), have announced the renewal of their partnership. For the third year, the U.S. major will be the exclusive sponsor of the MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 competition. Preceding the annual MIPTV content market (7-10 April 2014), the 5th edition of MIPFormats will take place in Cannes, 5-6 April. The call for entries is now open to companies with new … [Read more...] about MIPFormats International Pitch 2014 entries now open
FansTang and SMG affiliate launch daily Hollywood news show in China
FansTang, a China-focused branded cross-platform media company, has announced its formal strategic cooperation with Shanghai New Entertainment Media Co. to solidify the establishment of the largest operational platform for Hollywood celebrity entertainment in China. This will mark the first-ever Hollywood programme to be broadcast on a major Chinese network. FansTang’s Los Angeles based production team will provide the latest daily Hollywood entertainment news, celebrity interviews, … [Read more...] about FansTang and SMG affiliate launch daily Hollywood news show in China
ABU gets new Director of Programming
Tatsuhiro Beniko has 25 years of experience in making science and natural history programmes, including news and educational programmes for both TV and radio with NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). In the letter, Beniko expressed his sincere appreciation at being given the opportunity to work for ABU members. He mentioned that it is an honour to be able to work with the team on developing and improving broadcasting in Asia Pacific. Beniko said that he is committed to making … [Read more...] about ABU gets new Director of Programming
Australia Network expands its reach in India
Australia’s international television channel, the Australia Network, will be available to an additional 25 million viewers in the Indian sub-continent later in November 2013. Following an agreement recently signed between the ABC and India’s public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, Australia Network will be delivered Direct-to-Home (DTH) via satellite on DD Direct, operated by the Doordashan television service – a division of Prasar Bharati. To mark the launch of the new service, … [Read more...] about Australia Network expands its reach in India