Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) has announced that the format of Pharaoh!, the popular game show that was broadcast in Japan from July 2011 to February 2013, has been licensed abroad for the first time ever. On January 18, 2014, the Chinese remake of Pharaoh! began airing throughout mainland China on Aniworld TV, a Hunan Media Group subsidiary. Construction began on a 3,000 square metre studio in late November 2013, after consultations with … [Read more...] about Nippon TV format licensed abroad
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​CCTV censors rocker’s song choice
Beijing (Associated Press) — A legendary Chinese rocker has refused to perform at a state broadcaster's variety show after being denied permission to sing a song that became an unofficial anthem of the 1989 pro-democracy protests, his manager said. Cui Jian had proposed to sing his 1986 song "Nothing to My Name" at China Central Television's Jan​uary​ 30 gala show marking the Lunar New Year, but the event's censors told him he would have to choose another, his manager, You You … [Read more...] about ​CCTV censors rocker’s song choice
Super RTL to license DreamWorks Animation content
As part of a new agreement, Super RTL has secured the German merchandising rights to franchise blockbusters such as Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon as well as many other TV series and films. Super RTL Managing Director Claude Schmit says: “With DreamWorks Animation, we have acquired the merchandising rights to properties from a world-renowned portfolio with immense market potential. We are thrilled to be able to expand our strategic cooperation into the area of … [Read more...] about Super RTL to license DreamWorks Animation content
Turner announces new appointment in the Philippines
Manila – Turner International Asia Pacific announces the key appointment of Julie Alfaro-Santiago in the Philippines. Based in Manila, she joins as Director of Distribution and Client Solutions, and is tasked with leading and implementing Turner’s growth strategy there. “This excellent addition to our team makes a big statement about the commitment to Turner’s in-market presence,” said Robi Stanton, Turner’s Vice President of Sales and … [Read more...] about Turner announces new appointment in the Philippines
​RTL CBS ​Asia appoints Philippines Country Head
Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, the joint venture of RTL Group and CBS Studios International, announced the appointment of Rene Esguerra as Country Head for the Philippines effective immediately. Esguerra will report directly to Daniel Fung, Executive Vice President of Distribution, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. With RTL CBS Entertainment HD already aired and RTL CBS Extreme HD to launch in early 2014, he will explore … [Read more...] about ​RTL CBS ​Asia appoints Philippines Country Head
ABS-CBN plans to offer P5 billion in retail bonds
ABS-CBN Corporation plans to raise P5 billion through a retail bond issue, with an option to increase the amount up to P10 billion to finance its capital expenditure program​me for the next five years. The company will invest in their production forward planning initiative, which includes the construction of sound stages. The company will also use part of the proceeds for the roll out of digital terrestrial TV and the expansion of its pay-TV business through Sky Cable. ABS-CBN Chief … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN plans to offer P5 billion in retail bonds