It may be young, but Universal Network International knows how to think fast on its feet. Raymund Miranda, the network’s managing director for Asia-Pacific, sits down with Melody Uy for a look back at Universal Network’s recent rebranding push, and explains why you shouldn’t be content with just good content. It’s been a good couple of years for Universal Networks International. Launched in 2008, the global channels division of NBC Universal now reaches 130 countries … [Read more...] about The Universal rule
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Taking stock
When it comes to television in Singapore, Man Shu Sum is almost a brand in himself. Currently the head of MediaCorp’s Raintree Pictures, for more than 30 years he has been involved in crafting the media industry here and in the region. Since its inception, Mr Man has been involved, one way or another, with the Asian Television Awards and since 2006, has held the post of chief judge. Television Asia Plus caught up with Mr Man to get his take on Asia television, then and now. TVAplus: … [Read more...] about Taking stock
Show tunes
In the House episode Emancipation (season five), Alexi Murdoch, gave the series’ viewers a taste of his limited release EP album Towards the Sun with a sample of the song ‘Through the Dark’. The CD has yet to be officially released, but the buzz had already grown to the point where minutes after the episode aired, fans had already uploaded a clip of the scene featuring Murdoch’s music on to YouTube. Murdoch is no stranger to lending his music to TV shows. Time Without … [Read more...] about Show tunes
Fasten your seatbelts
Summing up a year that began cautiously but then rebounded with fervor, television in Asia is by no means on the back foot, going by the conversations had at this year’s CASBAA get-together. Media 3.0 is now hot on everyone’s lips, appetites wet by devices like the iPad, which has moved media into new spaces and places. Catch Up TV is catching on. Various formats debuted in a number of markets. Co-productions aplenty were green lit. New channels were launched, while others had … [Read more...] about Fasten your seatbelts
BIG CBS Prime goes On Air 29 November, with near live American content for the very first time in India
BIG CBS Networks Pvt. Ltd., an equal joint venture between Reliance Broadcast Network Limited and CBS Studios International, today announced the launch of its first premium English general entertainment television channel, BIG CBS Prime. It will feature America’s top rated television shows from CBS Studios international, with the USP of airing almost concurrent to the United States, delivering its promise of the latest, freshest and hottest shows. Delivering more hours of fresh programming … [Read more...] about BIG CBS Prime goes On Air 29 November, with near live American content for the very first time in India
Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
BBC Worldwide Productions dominated U.S. households this week, wrapping up November sweeps with the most buzzed about series finale in Dancing with the Stars history. The series 11 finale was the franchise’s strongest finale in six seasons and was America’s most-watched entertainment telecast this fall. DWTS was up by 4.8 million viewers and by 23% in Adults 18-49 compared to its finale the prior year. Gaining viewers and young adults throughout its 2-hour broadcast, the show’s … [Read more...] about Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers