Come the end of July, Taiwan’s five terrestrials, China Television Company (CTV), Chinese Television System (CTS), Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV), Formosa TV (FTV) and Public Television Service (PTS), already digital, will turn off their redundant analog wireless signals. Home viewers would not be much affected as terrestrial programming will still be delivered via cable TV systems due to the long-standing “must carry” rule. Meanwhile, the island’s five big … [Read more...] about The Great (Digital) Divide
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Riding the Tide of Change
This year in China, television producers were handed the challenge of making television less exciting and entertainment-based after Chinese officials deemed there wasn’t enough quality content on screens across the nation. The move forced producers to re-think how they make programmes in an attempt to keep up profits and keep in line with regulations. The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) mainly targeted reality and dating shows, considered to be “too … [Read more...] about Riding the Tide of Change
Clash of the Titanics
How many ways can you tell a story? Judging by the deluge of Titanicrelated content poured out like a tidal wave unto TV screens this month, one can be sure that broadcasters are pulling out all the stops to showcase something distinctive in a sea of somewhat similar-looking narratives. Not since director James Cameron’s Titanic has the entertainment world witnessed this degree of buzz for the doomed liner. Even the feature film, notwithstanding, shall arise from the depths in a 3D … [Read more...] about Clash of the Titanics
The Wright Stuff
Natives get restless when Ian Wright is around, often for the best of reasons. The intrepid globetrotter has a knack for pushing the “travelogue as an open form of narrative” to its limits, and has the level of presenter cachet producers and networks like. In presenting the off-beat TLC travelogue series Invite Mr Wright, the famous Englishman immerses himself in an unusual cultural microcosm with each episode, often with hilarious results. Invite Mr Wright is not unique among shows … [Read more...] about The Wright Stuff
Sink or Swim?
April 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of RMS Titanic’s historic sinking.Throughout April, broadcasters across Asia will attempt to recount thesame tragic tale in their own (read: brand-defi ning) way. Hailing topdirectors, award-winning screenwriters, impressive casts, mega budgets andamazing visual effects; 2012’s Titanic extravaganza will testify to the powerof television – a REAL event becoming a television EVENT. Throw in a bunchof Titanic reruns that will resurface like … [Read more...] about Sink or Swim?
Mona Fong retires from TVB
The Board of Directors of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has announced that Mona Fong will retire from the position of Deputy Chairperson and Managing Director on March 31. Fong will be re-designated as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from April 1, and will continue to be a member of the Executive Committee of the Board. The duties and functions of the Managing Director will be assumed by the Executive Director &Group General Manager until further notice. Fong … [Read more...] about Mona Fong retires from TVB
