Adrenaline-driven factuals are in demand on National Geographic’s global channels, and while documentary remains a hard sell in China, in Australia, confrontational reality docs on topical issues do the business for SBS. National Geographic International’s global Acquisitions Manager, Ben Noot said that he buys for the fast-paced male-skewed core channel where the target viewer is a taxi driver who likes facts. All National Geographic content must be in HD, he said, with 4K an added … [Read more...] about Factual Explosion in Asia
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Factual Meets Drama
The factual content business is in great shape. Factual networks have woken up to drama being the success of historical series because of their general entertainment counterparts – from The Tudors and Downtown Abbey to Boardwalk Empire and numerous others. From one-off documentaries to global series formats, factual programming is beginning to dominate primetime schedules. The genre has evolved, dipping into lifestyle and presenter-led entertainment. The factual content business is split … [Read more...] about Factual Meets Drama
Asia in the Lead
Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) is Asia’s largest film market in terms of exhibitor numbers, but coming shortly before Cannes, it is a challenge to convince buyers to fork out portions of their budgets in Asia, rather than wait for the bigger European platform. However, the growing appeal of Chinese language productions makes FILMART all the more necessary to Asian buyers, and this year sees a host of newcomers among the delegates at FILMART, from Asian states like … [Read more...] about Asia in the Lead
Into Malaysia & Philippines
Malaysia on the Rise According to PwC’s Malaysia Entertainment and Media Outlook 2013, the country’s entertainment and media industry is expected to experience an above average global growth over the next five years since the report. The consumer spending from 2013 to 2017 highlights that TV subscription is expected to retain the largest share of consumer spending over the next few years. Key developments In January 2014, Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima), Malaysia’s integrated … [Read more...] about Into Malaysia & Philippines
Genre Update – January – February 2015
FOX Parent brand: FOX International Channels (FIC) Sub or sibling brands: FOX Family Movies, FOX Action Movies, STAR Movies, FX, FOX Movies Premium Ownership in Asia: FOX International Channels (FIC) Senior executive for Asia: Brian Lau, Senior Vice President Content & Communications Channel description: FOX Movies Premium is dedicated to providing first-run and exclusive content through an unmatched entertainment experience. From Hollywood blockbusters to all-time movie classics. FOX … [Read more...] about Genre Update – January – February 2015
NATPE – Breaking Down the Borders of Content
The National Association of Television Programme Executives (NATPE) will be aiming to “break down the borders of content” at this year’s conference, held on 20 January at the Fontainebleau Resort, Miami Beach. With more than 5,000 industry experts expected to attend, NATPE will work with highly respected advisory committees to bring this year’s theme – “Content Without Borders” – to life by allocating relevant conference components targeting each … [Read more...] about NATPE – Breaking Down the Borders of Content
