TV has remained primarily an entertainment medium in the Philippines, with programming among the top mass audience networks— GMA-7, ABS-CBN and TV5—now catering to all classes and all corners of the country. “TV has become the biggest and probably the most signifi cant source of news and information because it is free, very accessible and up-to-date, and would usually broadcast live when there are important events,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon. … [Read more...] about FTA broadcasting still commands lead
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Model behaviour
Cameras click furiously as Tyra Banks, the most recognisable face in the fashion reality genre, takes the stage at the Equarius Hotel at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Ms. Banks is here on a 3-day promotional trip to lend her support to Asia’s Next Top Model – the latest, and possibly the largest-scale production in the Next Top Model franchise. While Banks basks in the spotlight, looking inconspicuous below stage is managing director David Searl. The man behind ice-TV, which … [Read more...] about Model behaviour
Proactive
It’s been almost two years since production company activeTV delivered “Ride of A Lifetime”, the tagline for Season 4 of The Amazing Race Asia, but Michael McKay, President of activeTV, assures us the race is still on. “The Amazing Race Asia is on hold for now, because the broadcaster (AXN Asia) has a full lineup, but we’re working on The Amazing Race Philippines and The Amazing Race Australia Season 2,” McKay says. Reception for the Asian adaptation of the … [Read more...] about Proactive
Sea Wheat
Wheatfield Sailors, the pitch by Taiwan’s Dynamic Communications, is the story of young men from a poor farming community in China’s Henan province whose dreams of becoming sailors see them attending the local naval school. Problem is – the school is nowhere near water and the men have never seen the ocean. Everything is simulated. All the men might ever only see – is a sea of wheat. The idea of a naval school many miles inland of China clearly baffl ed the judges, but … [Read more...] about Sea Wheat
From Pitch to Pilot
There is more to Superpitch than just winning. While taking home the trophy is certainly a validation of one’s ideas, the industry contacts gained, the meaningful conversations struck and the creative energy borne are what will carry these winning ideas to fruition. This year’s Superpitch at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel aims to replicate all that, and more. Last year’s Superpitch was the fi rst time the competition was segmented into three categories, namely Formats, … [Read more...] about From Pitch to Pilot
The “Emperor” Arrives
The similarity to FOX Movies Premium (FMP) is uncanny. Take a linear channel, blend blockbusters with live concerts, documentaries, and original productions; toss in a non-linear companion (player); add a HD channel; craft a new name (the now-preferred SCM) and whip up a new on-air look, and you have a delectable TV “dish” fi t for an “emperor” – welcome to the new-and-improved SCM ala FMP. Yim explains that as the channel was due for an upgrade, FMP naturally … [Read more...] about The “Emperor” Arrives
