Tokyo – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is an association of broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Every year, it conducts an international co-production project called ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series. In this project, participants from the members of the ABU each produce a 15-minute drama episode starring children between the ages of seven to nine. Dramas are exchanged between participants and are broadcast on each of their channels. So far, 90 works … [Read more...] about 2014 marks ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series’ 10th anniversary
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“Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
Tokyo – The Japanese term “kawaii,” meaning cute, is today widely recognised around the world. Kawaii International is a monthly programme on NHK World TV that is aired after midnight on Sunday mornings. Examining a wide variety of topics, ranging from people to products and experiences, it highlights the kawaii culture of Japan's young women. In this episode, three trend-setting producers from the Japanese kawaii fashion scene visit Myanmar. Inspired by the … [Read more...] about “Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
Life Inspired to launch two new original productions
Malaysia – Life Inspired has teamed up with Switzerland Tourism Board for the channel's sixth and seventh original productions, a Style and Travel series which is scheduled to premiere this July. Life Inspired will be taking viewers on a getaway to two of Europe’s most picturesque destinations in its latest travel series, Stopover Switzerland and a journey through the world of time in It’s About Time: Baselworld this July. Fresh off Jason Down … [Read more...] about Life Inspired to launch two new original productions
M1 to roll out Digital TV Assistance Scheme
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has appointed M1 Limited (M1) to manage the roll-out of its Digital TV Assistance Scheme for low-income households, following the conclusion of an open tender which was conducted from March 20 to April 22. M1 was awarded the tender after a thorough evaluation of all tender submissions, based on the criteria set out, which include price competitiveness, quality of proposals submitted and the profiles of the project teams. Unveiled by … [Read more...] about M1 to roll out Digital TV Assistance Scheme
FMI signs deal with Now Consulting Group to bring dramas to the Middle East
London – FremantleMedia International announced on July 3 a deal with Now Consulting Group for the Croatian daily dramas Tajne (English title - Deceptions) (140 x 60’) and Ruza Vejtrova (English title - Wind of Love) (345 x 60’). The deal grants Now Consulting Group the exclusive rights to distribute the FremantleMedia produced dramas within the Middle East and North Africa, and marks the first time that both dramas will travel beyond the … [Read more...] about FMI signs deal with Now Consulting Group to bring dramas to the Middle East
“Rising Star” goes to Italy
Keshet International, the global distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group, announced on July 3 the broadcaster of its trailblazing interactive talent show Rising Star in Italy. The show will be produced for Mediaset Canale 5, by Toro (Sony Pictures Entertainment Group). Eight episodes have been commissioned to air during the 2015 season. The deal follows the consistent performance of Rising Star in Brazil and Portugal, where the show has rated circa 30% average … [Read more...] about “Rising Star” goes to Italy