Beijing – Youku Inc., in partnership with China's top satellite TV stations and music studios, has produced Legendary Me, an online talent show that aims to highlight and promote grassroot talents from among the site’s viewer base. The show will feature a panel of judges from 10 Chinese satellite TV stations – Hunan Satellite, Dragon, Zhejiang Satellite, Shandong Satellite, Anhui Satellite, Tianjin Satellite, Liaoning Satellite, Jiangxi Satellite, Guangxi Satellite, and … [Read more...] about Youku launches own show with original content
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FTA licensing in Hong Kong causes tension among broadcasters, the government
Hong Kong – Tension has been building up in Hong Kong as telcos apply for FTA (free-to-air) licenses, resulting in the possibility of more free-to-air channels that may arise. TVB has warned its emerging rivals that the television business was not as profitable as it might appear since advertising income had not grown in the past 15 years. Despite TVB’s warning, City Telecom (Hong Kong) Limited, Fantastic Television Limited (a subsidiary of i-Cable) and Hong Kong Television … [Read more...] about FTA licensing in Hong Kong causes tension among broadcasters, the government
Venevision, TBS Service sign deal to bring Eva Luna to Japan
Miami - Venevision International and TBS Service, an affiliate company of Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings (TBS), have announced a deal to bring a the award-winning telenovela Eva Luna to Japan, where it will be available for television broadcast as well in multiple digital platforms. TBS’s satellite Pay-TV channel TBS Channel is scheduled to broadcast the series starting in August. “This marks the first time TBS has purchased and programmed a Latin telenovela in its accomplished … [Read more...] about Venevision, TBS Service sign deal to bring Eva Luna to Japan
Prime TV and CBS Studios International conclude volume licensing deal
Los Angeles - Prime TV has signed a multiyear, studio volume deal with CBS Studios International, which gives Prime exclusive free-to-air broadcasting rights in New Zealand to a broad range of new series that the Hollywood studio produces from the start of the new US television season in the fall of 2012, such as Elementary and Vegas. Karen Bieleski, Head of Prime TV, said in a statement that the volume licensing deal is Prime’s first and represents a very exciting opportunity for the … [Read more...] about Prime TV and CBS Studios International conclude volume licensing deal
Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Malaysia – The inaugural Asian Animation Summit (AAS) is set to take place on December 10-11 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An initiative of Australia’s ABC TV, Korea’s KOCCA and Malaysia’s MDeC, the event is produced and owned by Kidscreen, and will showcase the best new animated projects from Australia, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore to potential co-producers, broadcasters, distributors and investors. Designed to stimulate co-production and co-financing, AAS will feature … [Read more...] about Dates and locations set for first-ever Asian Animation Summit
Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
Philippines – Pilipinas Global Network, through a team-up with DISH, has launched two international channels in North America. Kapatid TV5 will feature Filipino culture and entertainment, while Aksyon TV International will be dedicated to national and international news along with sports and current events. The two channels are already available in Guam, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. … [Read more...] about Philippines’ TV5 launches Filipino TV channels in the US
