Q: Do you find Busan Contents Market a good place to close deals from MIPTV? A: Yes it is. Most of the Asian countries that we meet here are coming to Busan. So we pitched the new programmes and there will be discussions in between. Then in Busan, there’ll be a lot of closing of deals. Q: BCM is small, compared to MIP. How would it be beneficial for you to be there? A: Because the market is just targeting Asia, it’s more efficient. For MIPTV, it’s more for finding new … [Read more...] about CJ E&M at Busan Contents Market
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Sony Pictures Television at L.A. Screenings
Q: What are your pre-L.A. Screenings objectives? A: Each year we look forward to the L.A. Screenings with much anticipation as it is the most important event we share with our clients from around the world. Right now, we are focused on our pilots. We’ve invested in front of and behind the cameras to ensure that we have the most compelling, captivating and commercially viable programming out there. Beyond that we are looking at all of the L.A. Screenings details and preparations to ensure … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television at L.A. Screenings
Game Changer
Set in the near future, Defiance introduces an exotically transformed planet Earth, its landscapes permanently altered following the sudden and tumultuous arrival of seven unique alien races, and the newly-formed civilisation of humans and aliens must learn to co-exist peacefully in the boom-town of Defiance, which sits atop the ruins of St. Louis, Missouri. The series stars Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene and Mia Kirshner. The multi-player … [Read more...] about Game Changer
MIND Games
They say to hunt down a serial killer you got to get inside his head; and Dr. Hannibal Lecter would probably mean that, literally. The famous flesh-eating psychiatrist-turned-serial killer is one of three psychotic slashers that has invaded primetime television in recent months. Hannibal premiered early April across Asia (AXN announced that the pilot was “the number one programme in its timeslot among ad-supported channels in Southeast Asia, leading the nearest competitor by 28%”); … [Read more...] about MIND Games
Chinese version of Stars in Danger a hit
Banijay International’s format Stars in Danger: The High Dive, has become a hit on China’s Jiangsu Satellite Television. The Chinese version, which features some of the biggest celebrities from China and neighbouring East Asian countries, showcases recent Nick Kids Choice Awards winner for Favourite Asian Act Geng HAN, Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung, singer Rain Li, and Taiwanese pop star Vaness Wu, premiered recently with 1.87% in its timeslot across 46 states, according to … [Read more...] about Chinese version of Stars in Danger a hit
Treasure Box Japan at MIPFormats
Treasure Box Japan was initiated at MIPCOM 2012 when seven Japanese broadcasters, namely Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), TV Asahi Corporation (TV Asahi), Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc (TBS), TV Tokyo Corporation (TV Tokyo), Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV) and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), joined forces to promote Japanese content collectively, notably formats. AT MIPTV 2013, the second installment of “Treasure … [Read more...] about Treasure Box Japan at MIPFormats
