Doha, Qatar - NHK and Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) signed a new co-production agreement to strengthen their collaboration on major offerings over the coming five years. NHK and JCC will extend their joint efforts to develop and produce unique educational programs in the fields of science, discovery, technology, environment, and education. The two broadcasters have already enjoyed success with Discover Science, which was a co-production with NHK affiliate NHK Educational Corporation (NED). … [Read more...] about NHK and Al Jazeera Children’s Channel sign co-production partnership
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NHK names new Vice President
Tokyo - NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation's president, Masayuki Matsumoto has named Naoji Ono as vice president. Returning to NHK after almost four years in an affiliated company, Ono said, "NHK is about to draw up its next Corporate Plan, and we must undertake further reform. I would like to make the most of my experience in the business arm and support president Matsumoto as we take on this challenging task." Ono, 63, joined NHK in 1971 as a programme director after graduating from Tokyo … [Read more...] about NHK names new Vice President
Rake to debut on Australia’s Universal Channel
ABC Commercial has sold the eight part drama series, RAKE (8 x 60’) to Sparrowhawk International Channels Limited, to be broadcast on the Universal Channel in Australia. RAKE chronicles the trials and tribulations of criminal barrister, Cleaver Greene – defender of the indefensible and champion of the lost cause in the court room and the bedroom. The series features Richard Roxburgh (Moulin Rouge, Mission Impossible II),Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Brothers and Sisters), Hugo … [Read more...] about Rake to debut on Australia’s Universal Channel
BBC Worldwide appoints new formats Acquisitions Manager
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, announced the appointment of Alice Hughes into the newly-created position of formats acquisitions manager. Reporting to Matt Paice, EVP, international production, Hughes will be charged with fostering new relationships with independent producers and rights holders internationally, to develop formats and concepts for BBC Worldwide's production network and format licensing. Hughes moves into the role from her former position of senior sales executive … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new formats Acquisitions Manager
MediaCorp goes Over-The-Top
Singapore - MediaCorp will be introducing a new interactive service in the second half of 2011, delivered over broadband connection and available on TV sets, PCs, tablet devices and mobile phones. The service is free except for premium content which requires a subscription. The service will offer services leveraging on MediaCorp's TV, radio, print and online offerings as well as third party content. Premium content includes 'LIVE' TV channels with interactive elements, for example, popular … [Read more...] about MediaCorp goes Over-The-Top
Reuters delivers China’s news to the world
Hong Kong - Reuters will distribute China Central Television's (CCTV) content and scripted footage to more than 700 broadcasters across the US, Europe, Asia and Africa beginning February 10. The agreement with China's state broadcaster marks the latest enhancement to its long-standing relationship with Reuters and will span political, economic, social, cultural, sports, and entertainment news categories. This announcement follows the launch of Reuters America, the first phase in the global … [Read more...] about Reuters delivers China’s news to the world