Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, is rebranding AXN Beyond as beTV across Asia. Beginning April 2, the new beTV channel will feature an expanded content line-up and a new on- and off-air look and feel, with a channel ‘personality’ to match. A broad slate of light entertainment programming will be added; including Rob, Rob Schneider’s latest sitcom based loosely on his real-life whirlwind romance; reality show I Get That A Lot sets up celebrities in … [Read more...] about The place to Be
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FME partners Pukeko
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has announced a major first look deal with Pukeko Pictures, the affiliate television company of Richard Taylor’s Weta Workshop. The partnership will see the two companies working together on new scripted television series. This upcoming project will benefit from the expertise from within the New Zealand entertainment sector, in particular the Weta Workshop facilities and the world-renowned talents of the Wellington film and television production industry. … [Read more...] about FME partners Pukeko
Chinese college drama
Beijing – China’s Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) and H& R Century TV (H&R), in conjunction with Metan Development Group (Metan), Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) and the creative team behind the TV series Gossip Girl, have come together to develop a modern new teen drama series (30x60min) set in China. Instrumental in bringing the parties together, Metan together with WBITVP, will provide development and production consultation on the project. Set to … [Read more...] about Chinese college drama
MTV makes Cignals
Singapore/ Manila – Viacom International Media Networks Asia has launched MTV Live HD’s in the Philippines through Cignal, owned and operated by MediaScape Inc. Available since March 1, MTV Live HD is broadcast in 1080i High-Definition and Dolby Surround 5.1 on the. The channel’s programming line-up consists of music-based programming that is original, acquired and from the MTV library, including music festivals, live performances, music documentaries and original productions. … [Read more...] about MTV makes Cignals
Key changes at MediaCorp
Singapore – MediaCorp is putting into effect a few key management and structural changes from today. This streamlining is to better align itself to changing business needs and affects mainly the company's media operations. The network programming and promotions of Channels 5, 8, U, okto, Suria and Vasantham will now come under Lim Suat Jien in her new role as Managing Director, Television. She will be assisted by Khiew Voon Kwang, Deputy Managing … [Read more...] about Key changes at MediaCorp
A nation’s comeback
Tokyo – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) recently presented the finished films for their Rebuilding Japan initiative at a special international media screening event in Tokyo, attended by the local filmmakers and personalities involved in the project. The series tells inspirational stories on the country’s recovery efforts captured from a Japanese point of view. From tradition to technology and manufacturing to motorsports, Rebuilding Japan features six half-hour episodes woven … [Read more...] about A nation’s comeback