Armoza Formats' game show format The Bubble has been picked up for full seasons that will air this spring on Sweden's SVT and Holland's BNN/NED3 in separate deals made with the broadcasters. The Bubble isolates three contestants for one week - without phones, news, internet or access to the outside world - and brings them back into the studio to be quizzed on what they missed - and whether or not they can believe it. The format includes a variety of games and quizzes, true and false news clips, … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats’ game show format The Bubble
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NHK World TV launches in Hawaii
NHK World TV, the international English-language channel run by Japan's NHK has started airing in Hawaii. The Honolulu Advertiser reports that the channel has entered into partnership with Nippon Golden Network, which is hosting it in Hawaii. According to Dennis Ogawa, president of Nippon Golden Network, Hawaii's large population of people with Asian ancestry and the large role Japanese tourists played in the state's economy made the new channel a natural fit for viewers. Launched early last … [Read more...] about NHK World TV launches in Hawaii
Toasting 25 years of TV5MONDE
“25 years ago we did not think this channel would be possible. It started with 3 hours per day, that crazy vision became a reality,” explains Saragosse, who returned to the company as CEO mid-2008. She had been appointed Deputy CEO back in 2005, having served eight years as General Manager since 1997. Despite ample reason for celebration on the occasion of TV5MONDE’s 25th birthday, she says there is little room for complacency when facing the next quarter-century ahead. … [Read more...] about Toasting 25 years of TV5MONDE
Hosts with the most
Lower budgets, less experienced talent and crew, as well as managing the expectations of an audience already loyal to the US version are just some of the challenges faced when producing local versions of well-known international properties. As the call for hosts begins for E! News Asia, Comcast International Media Group managing director Asia Pacific Christine Fellowes says that having produced local versions of E! News in Korea, Thailand, France and Italy, they have learned that it’s … [Read more...] about Hosts with the most
Satellites’ leading lights
“We entered 2009 against the backdrop of the fiercest economic downturn in living memory from which the satellite industry, in general, and SES WORLD SKIES in particular, have so far only been marginally affected,” says Elias Zaccack, vice president for Asia Pacific sales, SES WORLD Skies. “We can look back on some notable successes and highlights in 2009. In terms of achievements, we commenced of the year with Ciel-2 going operational, a satellite serving North America.” … [Read more...] about Satellites’ leading lights
Media Fiesta 2010 to take festivities across Singapore
Singapore - Media Fiesta, a month-long festival offering interactive media activities, experiential games and showcasing local talent, will return for its second edition in March 2010. Themed 'Celebrate and Discover Media', this year's programme line-up will bring Singaporeans on an exploratory journey into the world of media. Continuing their partnership from 2009, Media Fiesta 2010 is hosted by the Media Development Authority (MDA) and organised by Pico Art International. The focus for this … [Read more...] about Media Fiesta 2010 to take festivities across Singapore