Hong Kong’s ViuTV takes center stage as Television Asia Plus visits the free TV service that was launched in March 2016. The channel offers its viewers a comprehensive wide variety of genres ranging from factual entertainment to sports, dramas and variety shows. K. Dass speaks to ViuTV’s General Manager Lo Ting-fai on its recent developments in the market. As every broadcaster strives to provide that niche content to its different audience segments, ViuTV introduces factual entertainments … [Read more...] about Content Extravaganza
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21st Asian Television Awards nominees span 13 countries
The nomination of 267 programmes across 41 categories from 13 countries with the richness of their differing cultural, storytelling ascendancy, talent and cinematic perspectives are looking forward to the 21st Asian Television Awards on 1st and 2nd December 2016 for the final verdict. The Asian Television Awards (ATA) is the pinnacle for recognising excellence in television entertainment around the Asia- Pacific region. For two decades now, this distinguished event has been embraced by broadcast … [Read more...] about 21st Asian Television Awards nominees span 13 countries
CASBAA, 25 years in the making
Trade body CASBAA is best known for its conventions where relevant industry issues are debated at length with experts who speak at the event. This year is no exception, in fact, Christopher Slaughter, CASBAA’s CEO explains, “We are very excited about this year’s programme, especially about some of the great speakers who are coming from outside our region, as well as those from closer to home. Irwin Gotlieb, Global Chairman of media agency Group M, is one of the most powerful men in advertising. … [Read more...] about CASBAA, 25 years in the making
all3media to lead the ATF Formats Pitch
As MIPCOM 2016 takes centre stage with several major organised events and forums, we are also reminded of an upcoming mega event in Singapore - Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and the 21st Asian Television Awards, the Asian equivalent of the U.S. Emmy Awards. Into its 17th edition this year, ATF is brewing with new ideas and bringing amazing industry experts to share and lead its events. This year, all3media will collaborate with Reeds Exhibition as the global partner of ATF Formats … [Read more...] about all3media to lead the ATF Formats Pitch
Japan, Country of Honour
Japan’s television broadcasters are stepping up efforts to capture new viewers in the Asian markets, where they see high-growth potential, by leveraging popular Japanese dramas and other shows. Japan has been named the MIPCOM 2016 Country of Honour. The Country of Honour programme is organised in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC). The focus of Japan’s Country of Honour showcase in Cannes will be twofold. The rapid uptake of high definition 4K … [Read more...] about Japan, Country of Honour
The Japanese broadcast scene
Japan’s television broadcasters are stepping up efforts to capture new viewers in the Asian markets, where they see high-growth potential, by leveraging popular Japanese dramas and other shows. Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting, known as Tokyo MX, and China’s Dalian Television are jointly creating a programme featuring a close-up look at Chinese tourists in Japan. The show is called Where Are You Going Tomorrow? and begins by asking a group of Chinese tourists travelling in Japan what … [Read more...] about The Japanese broadcast scene
