BBC Worldwide Productions India is presenting the first Indian edition of the BBC makeover series – What Not To Wear – on Indian lifestyle channel, TLC. Drawing on the talent of actor Soha Ali Khan and acclaimed stylist Aki Narula, What Not To Wear India inspires style-challenged participants to trade in their drab for fab. The 13-part series will air every night at 10 pm starting September 3 on TLC. What Not To Wear is a fashion makeover show focusing on women and bringing back the … [Read more...] about BBC’s What Not To Wear goes to India
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
Part 1: Spodsberg introduces Banijay International and shares about the company’s plans to offer content to Asia. Part 2: Spodsberg explains her choice of keeping the company’s catalogue small and also highlights the blurring of format genres and what this means for the business. Part 3: Spodsberg gives her take on what type of genres are popular with Asian buyers. Banijay titles Tempted and Trust are also discussed. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Managing Director of Banijay International, Karoline Spodsberg (VIDEO)
Morgan Spurlock is CNN’s Inside Man
Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, Morgan Spurlock, is returning to TV as host and producer of the new CNN original series, Inside Man. Produced by Warrior Poets, Spurlock’s New York-based production company with producing partner Jeremy Chilnick, Inside Man debuts on CNN in April 2013 and will air weekends alongside CNN’s new series hosted by renowned chef and author Anthony Bourdain. Each week Spurlock will provide an insider’s view into rarely-seen sectors of American … [Read more...] about Morgan Spurlock is CNN’s Inside Man
Adriana Cisneros to keynote MIPCOM’s inaugural LatAm luncheon
Paris – MIPCOM announced that Adriana Cisneros, Vice Chairman and Director of Strategy of the Cisneros Group of Companies, will be the guest headline speaker for MIPCOM's inaugural "LATAM Global Dealmakers Networking Lunch," a new senior-level gathering of 80 of the most influential entertainment executives from Latin America and worldwide who are driving the growth in international co-productions and media investment deals in and out of the Americas. Sponsored by Telemundo Internacional, … [Read more...] about Adriana Cisneros to keynote MIPCOM’s inaugural LatAm luncheon
2012 International Emmys unveils Current Affairs and News nominees
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 2012 Current Affairs and News categories. The Academy will present the nominees with their medals and certificates, at a breakfast event on October 1, in New York City, featuring guest speaker David Westin, former President of ABC News and author of recently published Exit Interview. Winners will be announced that night at a ceremony at the Frederick P. Rose Hall of Jazz at Lincoln … [Read more...] about 2012 International Emmys unveils Current Affairs and News nominees
Youku and Tudou complete merger
Beijing and Shanghai – Youku Tudou Inc. (Youku) and Tudou Holdings Limited (Tudou) have announced the completion of the merger between Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger dated March 11, 2012. As a result of the merger, Tudou has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku. Youku's name was changed from Youku Inc. to Youku Tudou Inc. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Tudou Class A ordinary share and Tudou … [Read more...] about Youku and Tudou complete merger