Cannes — A new collaboration between TED and Japanese public broadcaster NHK is bringing TEDTalks to television for the first time in a series called Super Presentation, which harnesses persuasive ideas to teach English, empower a new generation of independent thinkers, and build hope one year after the Japanese tsunami. The world-renowned TED is known for creating the preeminent platform for “ideas worth spreading” by bringing together remarkable minds – leading … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: NHK brings TEDTalks to TV
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Breaking@MIPTV: FINAS initiates ‘Film in Malaysia’ cash rebate scheme
Cannes - The National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) has announced the introduction of Film in Malaysia Production Incentive. Local as well as foreign film and content productions, including feature films, animation, documentaries, television productions and commercials, will be eligible for a 30 percent cash rebate on audited in-country spend as long as they choose Malaysia as a location for production and post-production. To be eligible for the rebate, productions need to meet … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: FINAS initiates ‘Film in Malaysia’ cash rebate scheme
The Great (Digital) Divide
Come the end of July, Taiwan’s five terrestrials, China Television Company (CTV), Chinese Television System (CTS), Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV), Formosa TV (FTV) and Public Television Service (PTS), already digital, will turn off their redundant analog wireless signals. Home viewers would not be much affected as terrestrial programming will still be delivered via cable TV systems due to the long-standing “must carry” rule. Meanwhile, the island’s five big … [Read more...] about The Great (Digital) Divide
Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide and CCTV to co-pro
BBC Worldwide and CCTV-9, the documentary channel of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, have today signed two co-production deals for new science series Generation Earth and Wonders of Life. The deals mark the first co-production arrangement between CCTV-9 and BBC Worldwide. The new productions bring together CCTV and the BBC’s award-winning Science Unit for the first time. BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, brokered the deals and will distribute the series globally. … [Read more...] about Breaking@MIPTV: BBC Worldwide and CCTV to co-pro
HIGH TV 3D extends reach
Munich, Germany – HIGH TV 3D has launched in Germany on Unitymedia, the second biggest cable TV operator in the country. The channel offers 3D programming that ranges from entertainment news and travel programmes, to drama series and movies. Apart from the strong emphasis on 3D, HIGH TV 3D lineup also features lifestyle and entertainment programmes providing coverage of exclusive parties, celebrity news and gossip, and a slate of in-house productions like reality shows. “It is indeed … [Read more...] about HIGH TV 3D extends reach
Fuji TV and FremantleMedia Asia forge new partnership
London - Fuji Television Network, Inc, and FremantleMedia Asia, have announced a new strategic co-development partnership focusing on supplying new television formats to Asia to maximise opportunities for business development and growth in the ever-expanding regional market. FremantleMedia Asia and Fuji TV will work closely to build a steady content pipeline for viewers across Asia, co-developing, co-producing and rolling out fresh television formats as well as amplifying the business … [Read more...] about Fuji TV and FremantleMedia Asia forge new partnership
