Nippon Television Corp.’s drama, Woman -My Life for My Children- has won this year’s MIPCOM BUYERS’ AWARD for Japanese Drama. The award ceremony took place at MIPCOM. The winner is chosen from seven dramas nominated by participating broadcasters. The selecting committee consists of 14 international buyers who are recommended by MIPCOM. The award is being held for the fifth occasion this year. It was established in 2009 as one of the collaborative … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NTV wins MIPCOM BUYERS’ AWARD for Japanese Drama
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“The Walking Dead” S4 to premiere worldwide on the heels of U.S. launch
Los Angeles – International fans of The Walking Dead will be able to catch the season four premiere on FOX channels around the world within 24 hours of the U.S. premiere on October 13, 2013.The Walking Dead is available in all major markets, including Australia, UK, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Balkans, Baltic, Norway, Netherlands, all of Latin America, all of the Middle East, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa.In a global television … [Read more...] about “The Walking Dead” S4 to premiere worldwide on the heels of U.S. launch
Amazon Studios greenlights three original comedy pilots
Building on a successful first round of comedy pilots in April 2012, Amazon announced it has given the green light for the production of three new half-hour pilots. Customers will be able to watch, provide feedback and help determine which pilots should be produced as series to air exclusively on Prime Instant Video and Amazon’s LOVEFiLM in the UK in early 2014. “We are thrilled to be working on these pilots with such talented creators with passionate visions for new … [Read more...] about Amazon Studios greenlights three original comedy pilots
FIGHT SPORTS network secures carriage deal with SingTel mioTV
CSI Sports (Est. 1997), a provider of televised fight sports content, has signed a multi-year carriage deal for its new 24/ 7 channel FIGHT SPORTS network in HD with SingTel mio TV, becoming Singapore’s first TV channel dedicated to all styles of fight sports. SingTel’s subscribers will see FIGHT SPORTS’ high profile programme line-up including the 'live’ HBO World Championship Boxing series, the popular Big Fights ‘live’ series, which features World … [Read more...] about FIGHT SPORTS network secures carriage deal with SingTel mioTV
UNI makes marketing and programming appointments across APAC
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has made three key appointments to the Asia Pacific region, as the company continues to focus on the growth of its key channel brands in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The announcement was made by Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Fellowes commented: “Universal Networks International is at an exciting point in its growth within the Asia Pacific region and the appointments of Hannah, Shannon … [Read more...] about UNI makes marketing and programming appointments across APAC
Japanese format “Old Enough!” remade and set to broadcast in China
Old Enough!, the popular show that is entering its 23rd straight year of broadcast, has been remade in and is set to air throughout mainland China. This marks the first time that this format is licensed to a broadcaster in China - Qinghai Satellite TV. The programme will start its broadcast on October 13, 2013, for a total of 10 episodes. The Old Enough! format has been licensed and broadcast in Italy (2008) and Britain (2009) and has been airing continuously in Vietnam as a regular … [Read more...] about Japanese format “Old Enough!” remade and set to broadcast in China