Suddenly, unscripted programming across the globe is big business for many broadcasters. Top networks say it is less expensive, just getting TV stations to commit to a daytime talk show with a big-name host for at least a year. Then cross their fingers and hope that it works. While everyone is taking a step back from big-budget shows this year, more formats are taking the lead across the globe, especially in Asia. Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M has launched a new type … [Read more...] about Asia, the next Rising Star
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China in the making
The world’s most populous nation boasts the largest number of internet users, at 564 million. In recent years, the emergence of Youku Tudou, iQiyi, PPTV and Sana have increased the popularity of online video websites in China. Youku Tudou, China’s biggest online video giant, features commissioned programmes from a myriad of channels including Hong Kong’s TVB and CTE and also user-generated content. Besides acquiring programmes, online video platforms like Youku Tudou have … [Read more...] about China in the making
Genre Update – March 2015
BBC Knowledge Parent brand: BBC Worldwide Sub or sibling brands: BBC Knowledge, BBC Knowledge HD, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment, CBeebies, BBC World News, bbc.com Ownership in Asia: BBC Worldwide Asia Senior executive for Asia: David Weiland, Executive Vice President, Asia, BBC Worldwide Channel description: BBC Knowledge takes viewers on a fascinating journey of shared discovery and wonder and opens minds to amazing new ideas and perspectives. Through a breathtaking mix of factual and … [Read more...] about Genre Update – March 2015
Editor’s Choice Format
The Guinness-World-Record-breaking hit format created by Simon Cowell and co-produced by FremantelMedia, launches its 63rd version of Got Talent this March on Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia’s AXN. Deemed as the biggest talent competition in the world, the show will limelight screens across Asia and feature some of the region’s most incredible performing artists as they compete to take home the coveted winning title. The programme is officially the most successful reality TV … [Read more...] about Editor’s Choice Format
Southeast Asia – Among the Most Confi dent Nation Globally
SINGAPORE – Southeast Asian consumer confidence remains strong in Q4 2014, with four Southeast Asian markets ranking in the top 10 most optimistic countries globally, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Index released by Nielsen, a global information and measurement company. The Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions also reveals five of six Southeast Asian markets register a confidence index above 100 percentage points (pp). Consumer confidence levels … [Read more...] about Southeast Asia – Among the Most Confi dent Nation Globally
Where does TV go from here?
The internet’s continuous disruption of the traditional television business has twisted the licensing of multi-genre video content for distribution into a complicated business. However, the intricacy has given birth to the ‘rise of the digital age’ which is taking the film and television content production, distribution and presentation platforms by storm. Last year, MIPTV’s new MIP Digital Fronts, the world’s first international screenings for showcasing and … [Read more...] about Where does TV go from here?
