The attraction of watching TV on demand and enjoying the same American drama serials the next day have caught the attention of Singapore’s television buffs in 2010, but couch potatoes’ long-held interest in linear, free-to-air programming still appears strong. MediaCorp, the country’s sole free-to-air TV broadcaster, said it remains the dominant broadcaster in the country, with 70 per cent of the prime time TV share this year. Quoting numbers from research firm Kantar Media, … [Read more...] about Holding its own
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Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
BBC Worldwide Productions dominated U.S. households this week, wrapping up November sweeps with the most buzzed about series finale in Dancing with the Stars history. The series 11 finale was the franchise’s strongest finale in six seasons and was America’s most-watched entertainment telecast this fall. DWTS was up by 4.8 million viewers and by 23% in Adults 18-49 compared to its finale the prior year. Gaining viewers and young adults throughout its 2-hour broadcast, the show’s … [Read more...] about Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
Endemol joins forces with Jonathan Ross
London – Endemol announced it has entered an exclusive development deal with UK production company Hotsauce TV. Owned by entertainer and talk show host, Jonathan Ross, Hotsauce TV is behind successful shows such as Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, The Big Fat Quiz, Japanorama and Adam & Joe Go Tokyo. The company has also created a variety of specials focusing on significant cultural figures and themes - Punk, Steve Ditko, David Lean, Morecambe & Wise and Dad's Army. The deal will see … [Read more...] about Endemol joins forces with Jonathan Ross
MediaCorp showcases strength of integrated media solutions
Singapore - MediaCorp staged its largest annual tradeshow yet on November 25 at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre as its business units from television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital and out-of-home media came together to offer integrated media solutions for business partners. Invited guests were treated to a spectacular cabaret-themed show hosted by Michelle Chong, Dennis Chew and Kumar. Making their debut at the festival was Raintree Pictures, who … [Read more...] about MediaCorp showcases strength of integrated media solutions
TVAPlus Exclusive: Sherlock Holmes on the case in Asia
BBC Worldwide’s Sales & Distribution business in Asia has sold the hit series Sherlock to broadcasters in South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. These are the first sales of the series, a Hartswood Films production for BBC co-produced with MASTERPIECE, in Asia. The licensees are: KBS, Korea’s leading public services broadcaster; PTS, the first independent public broadcaster in Taiwan; and multi-platform telecommunications company SingTel in Singapore. Joyce Yeung, SVP and GM Asia for BBC … [Read more...] about TVAPlus Exclusive: Sherlock Holmes on the case in Asia
MediaCorp reprises Project Hope for victims of Indonesian disasters
Singapore - MediaCorp produced a second Project Hope humanitarian special to raise funds for the victims of the Mentawai tsunami and the Mount Merapi volcanic eruption. The show was telecast ‘live’ on November 19 from 8:30 to 10:30pm over Suria and Channel NewsAsia International, and streamed ‘live’ on www.channelnewsasia.com/live. Project Hope is supported by the SMART Alliance, and this year’s special featured performers from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. All … [Read more...] about MediaCorp reprises Project Hope for victims of Indonesian disasters