According to the governmental agency, Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), this year’s MIPTV saw a total of 50 audiovisual companies taking part in the Korean Pavilion ‘Created by Korea’. Ranging from terrestrial TV networks to cable TV broadcasting stations, production companies and distributors, KOCCA says this is by far the largest number in the Pavilion’s history. KOCCA also noted the return of large scale dramas and documentaries. The director of mega hit MBC drama … [Read more...] about Renewed surge of interest in Korean content
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Baby TV on terrestrial channel in Hong Kong
HONG KONG – FOX International Channels has teamed up with Asia Television Limited (aTV) to launch Baby TV programming. The free–to–air broadcaster will present a mix of shows from Baby TV channel in a half– hour block from 9:30 am every weekday on aTV World channel. Produced under the supervision of child development experts and endorsed by the Hong Kong Education Bureau, FOX International Channel’s Baby TV is the first 24–hour commercial–free channel … [Read more...] about Baby TV on terrestrial channel in Hong Kong
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Shanghai Media Group sign co–operation agreement on international channels
SHANGHAI – The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Shanghai Media Group (SMG) signed a co–operation agreement which will provide the basis for a long term partnership between their international channels; Australia Network and International Channel Shanghai (ICS). Li Ruigang, president of SMG said, “This is a significant agreement and it represents an ideal opportunity for SMG and the ABC to build a strong relationship into the future around the cultural aspects of … [Read more...] about The Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Shanghai Media Group sign co–operation agreement on international channels
Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
Endemol announced that its Asian operation and leading Indonesian broadcaster P.T. Indosiar Visual Mandiri (IVM) have signed their first deal together. IVM has commissioned Endemol Asia to produce a local version of the global hit game show 1 vs. 100. The 52 episode run will air three times a week on IVM from August this year. The 1 vs 100 format is already a hit in Asia with local versions produced in China, Korea and Vietnam, which are in their second, seventh, and fifth seasons respectively. … [Read more...] about Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
MediaCorp appoints new Board of Directors
Singapore - MediaCorp Pte Ltd announced the appointment of Venky Krishnakumar, Rajiv Wahi and Elim Chew to its board of directors with effect from 21 July 2010. Krishnakumar, 60, has over 30 years of experience with Citibank and retired as COO/CFO Asia in 2005. He held senior advisory positions with McKinsey & Company and Barclays Bank and is currently chairman of Oracle Financial Services Software (S) Pte Ltd. Wahi, 57, has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry and held various … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new Board of Directors
Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia
Endemol announced that its Asian operation and leading Indonesian broadcaster P.T. Indosiar Visual Mandiri (IVM) have signed their first deal together. IVM has commissioned Endemol Asia to produce a local version of the global hit game show 1 vs. 100. The 52 episode run will air three times a week on IVM from August this year. The 1 vs 100 format is already a hit in Asia with local versions produced in China, Korea and Vietnam, which are in their second, seventh, and fifth seasons respectively. … [Read more...] about Endemol Asia strikes game show deal in Indonesia