Scripps Networks Interactive has picked up the rights for celebrity food series 3 Chefs, 1 City from Beyond Distribution. 3 Chefs, 1 City (13 x 30’) explores the world’s greatest foodie destinations, hosted by the culinary personalities who define it.Prominent chefs include Ian Kittichai, Alvin Leung, David Thompson, Michael Mina, Heinz Beck and Wolfgang Puck. In each city three chefs showcase their kitchen skills, their restaurants, the gastronomic scene and their own … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks acquires ‘3 chefs, 1 city’
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Murmur of the Hearts’ premieres at HKIFF
Hong Kong – Set to run till 6 April with 260 titles from 56 countries and regions, the 39th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with the world premiere of Murmur of the Hearts. Directed by renowned director and actress Sylvia Chang, Murmur of the Hearts stars Isabella Leung, Joseph Chang, Lawrence Ko and Lee Sinje. Director Sylvia Chang dug deep into her Taiwanese roots to tell a story about growing up … [Read more...] about Murmur of the Hearts’ premieres at HKIFF
Food Wars Asia’ to premiere
Singapore – Food Network will premiere its latest original series, Food Wars Asia, which promises to end disputes on which restaurants make the best local dishes across Asia once and for all! Food Wars Asia will premiere on 7 April, at 8pm on StarHub channel 433. The 6 x 30’ series is hosted by Food Hero winner, Michele Lean and follows her as she visits popular food establishments in Singapore or Malaysia where she learns how they make their … [Read more...] about Food Wars Asia’ to premiere
Patrick Duffy to lead
Monaco – Television legend Patrick Duffy will lead the Golden Nymph Awards TV Series Jury as its President at the 55th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, taking place on 13−18 June, it was announced by Laurent Puons, CEO. The TV Series Jury will screen and select Golden Nymph winners in eight categories − Best International Drama, Best European Drama, Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Drama TV Series as well as Best International Comedy, Best European … [Read more...] about Patrick Duffy to lead
Astro Productions to shoot ‘Asia’s Got Talent’
Kuala Lumpur – FremantleMedia Asia has successfully completed the shoot of the early stage of Asia’s Got Talent, the first pan-regional talent competition in the world, at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios. Astro Productions (APSB) was appointed by FremantleMedia Asia to provide television content production services for the inaugural season of Asia's Got Talent, which is the largest version of the Got Talent franchise. The hit format is co-owned by FremantleMedia and Simon … [Read more...] about Astro Productions to shoot ‘Asia’s Got Talent’
MediaCorp remembers Lee Kuan Yew
Singapore – MediaCorp's regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, will telecast “live” the procession from the Istana to the lying-in-state proceedings and the state funeral of Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. These pictures will be made available to the international media and news agencies. Selected daily news coverage will also be uploaded for the Asiavision News Exchange for members as well as for access by others. All video clips are for use free of … [Read more...] about MediaCorp remembers Lee Kuan Yew