Vivek Couto, Executive Director of Media Partners Asia (MPA), explains the rationale for the event: “APOS is dedicated to the growth of pay television and related broadband and digital TV industries in Asia Pacific. The high calibre of the event as well as its intimacy and close association to MPA’s research and analysis of the industry ensures that operators and broadcasters don’t just talk about carriage renewal but also secure capital to fund long-term growth, hatch M&A … [Read more...] about Bali High
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The Emperor’s new channel
TV ASIA Plus speaks to Joon Lee, Senior Vice President of Programming, Creative and Channel Operations, FOX International Channels in Asia, on the rebrand. TV ASIA Plus: Why the rebrand? The product, the brand, has been out there for many years but we have not been so diligent about updating it and improving its quality. We believe that over the years, Chinese entertainment has not been given a lot of respect, or a lot of attention. We believe this will bring in some fresh impact to the market, … [Read more...] about The Emperor’s new channel
L.A. Programming Highlights
A+E Networks Mayra Bracer, International Sales Representative, Latin America: “A+E Networks is eager to meet with Pan Latin buyers as well as buyers from Central America and the Caribbean. This year, we are also expanding our efforts to focus on the US Hispanic market. ” Pawn Stars (145 x 30 minutes) The hit series Pawn Stars takes viewers inside the doors of the only family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family buy and sell … [Read more...] about L.A. Programming Highlights
Landing on La-La Land
It is business as usual at the L.A. Screenings, despite being held only a month after one of the world’s biggest TV market MIPTV. Last year, nearly 70 major studio exhibitors and 1,500 foreign programme buyers descended upon the City of Angels to attend the screenings. Many studio executives TV ASIA Plus spoke to cited the exhibition’s strategic access to the Latin markets as a reason for the high turnout. For exhibitor A+E Networks, its efforts will be concentrated on Free- TV … [Read more...] about Landing on La-La Land
Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide Christiane Amanpour is the host of a new daily foreign affairs programme simply titled Amanpour, which debuted on April 17 on CNN International in Asia. The 30-minute daily broadcast airs Tuesdays to Saturdays at 5pm HKT and 10pm HKT. “We are delighted to have Christiane back at CNN,” said Tony Maddox, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for CNN International. “Christiane’s sophisticated, incisive journalism is … [Read more...] about Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
Any Given Sunday
Starting MIPTV on a Sunday (not just any Sunday, but Palm Sunday), with 500 fewer attendees than last year; coupled with a climate of cautious buying, had certainly cast a gloom on the market. Still, there are reasons to celebrate, and deals of all sizes to close, as TV ASIA Plus reveals in this issue. China received massive attention; as massive as the billboard of CCTV-9 that engulfed the Palais’ façade. Note to Reed MIDEM: a Meet-the-experts-from-China session in one of the … [Read more...] about Any Given Sunday
