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
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Ukranian comedy format heads to China
Eccho Rights-represented format Crack Them Up is heading to Chinese screens as producers Shixi Media secure a broadcast deal with Chinese mainland broadcaster Jiangxi. In this hilarious show, regular people try to make two comedians laugh. If they succeed, they walk away with a cash prize. Pei Ling, publicity director at broadcaster Jiangxi, says: "This is the first time that Jiangxi has purchased a foreign format. We will try our best to guarantee the show's essence, … [Read more...] about Ukranian comedy format heads to China
New entertainment channel HITS makes Asian debut on StarHub
Singapore – StarHub and Rewind Networks have announced that HITS, Asia’s newest branded entertainment channel, will launch on December 9, 2013. HITS brings a curated selection of dramas and comedies in (HD) quality for the first time in Asia.At launch, HITS’ select lineup of shows will include Seinfeld, The Cosby Show, Criminal Minds, Lost, Moonlighting, Diff’rent Strokes and Golden Girls. In the months to come, the channel will air blockbuster series … [Read more...] about New entertainment channel HITS makes Asian debut on StarHub
BBC World News HD launches in South Korea
Seoul/ Singapore – The BBC has announced the inaugural launch of BBC World News in HD in South Korea. LG U+ launched the channel to U+ TV subscribers on November 1, 2013.BBC World News is the BBC’s commercially-funded international 24-hour news channel, and leads the way in Asia with native HD from source. Earlier this year the channel started broadcasting from the heart of the BBC Newsroom in new state-of-the-art HD studios in the BBC's new London headquarters.Colin Lawrence, … [Read more...] about BBC World News HD launches in South Korea
Foxtel boss calls for more competition in sports rights bidding
According to the Herald Sun, Foxtel's chief Richard Freudenstein said anti-siphoning regulations, which ensure key sporting events are broadcast on free-to-air TV, have hurt competition in the industry. The anti-siphoning law in Australia sets out a list of events that should be available free to the general public, including the Olympics, the Australian Open tennis, NRL and AFL games and cricket test matches played in Australia. The report adds that Freudenstein said … [Read more...] about Foxtel boss calls for more competition in sports rights bidding
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