Mem Bakar, Sales Director, Global Agency Q: How successful has the format Talent Hunters been? A: We launched Talent Hunters at MIPTV this year and the interest has been huge. On October 5, 2013, the Turkish version will start airing on ATV and we are optimistic about its success. Soon it will be a worldwide hit. Q: Could you give us a sense of who or which territories have licensed this format? A: So far Turkey, Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, China and Vietnam have … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Global Agency
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Interview with Michael Hirst, creator of “Vikings”
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TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
India’s TV18, part of the Network18 Group, formed a joint venture with A+E Networks known as A+E Networks | TV18. The JV operates the channel HISTORY TV18, which launched in India in October 2011. TV ASIA Plus spoke to Sangeetha Aiyer, VP & Head Marketing, A+E Networks | TV18, and Ritu Kapur, Head Programming, A+E Networks | TV18. Ritu Kapur … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: “Hi-5” at Infinite Studios
Singapore has just become a hotbed for large-scale film and TV productions. In August 2013, Singapore’s Infinite Studios welcomed its first long-term production – popular preschool series Hi-5. Adrian Lim and Melody Uy spoke to Julie Greene, Executive Producer and Neal Kingston, Supervising Producer, at the Infinite Studios Hi-5 set. Julie Greene Neal … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: “Hi-5” at Infinite Studios
TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
Apart from staggering licence fees, content providers are also investing heavily in original Premier League productions and commentary, and in glorious HD. Jason Dasey​ sheds light on Astro’s BPL coverage. Jason Dasey Programming-wise, how is coverage different for the next three seasons compared with past seasons? For the next three seasons, Astro SuperSport takes a more senior role when it comes to English Premier League content on the Astro Sports Pack. In short, we have … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus Web Exclusive: Jason Dasey, Executive Producer, Astro SuperSport
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
Q: Could you share with us about LiTV’s latest PAX (Pan Asia-Pacific Cross Media Survey) results?JF: We’ve got the latest results, Q3 2012. In comparison with the previous quarter - in the lifestyle space, we are one of the top growing channels. Singapore and Malaysia are our top markets in terms of growth. At the end of the day, our brand positioning is that we go for quality viewers. The results solidify what we have set out to do. Now with technology in the forefront, … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo