London - Fuji Television Network, Inc, Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, and FremantleMedia have announced that they will build upon their strong partnership in format sales by entering into a Creative Exchange Alliance which aims to co-develop and co-produce new television formats for the international market place. The Creative Exchange Alliance will maximize the creative resources of both companies, combining their expertise in content development and production in a series of … [Read more...] about Fuji TV and FremantleMedia enter Creative Exchange Alliance
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Take me out all over Asia
Which format? Original or acquired format? Take Me Out – original. This format was the brainchild of FremantleMedia France and has been quickly gathering momentum around the world. Why has it been chosen as a case study? Take Me Out is lighting up schedules around the world, and is now also a 2010 ratings winner for ITV1 in the UK. With a phenomenal record of international success, Take Me Out is the provocative, visual and electrifyingly funny hit dating show where everything rests on … [Read more...] about Take me out all over Asia
Striking the right balance
Mark Hollinger was a fitting choice to keynote at the CASBAA 2009 Convention given that, back in 1994 as Hong Kong-based Acting General Manager for Discovery Channel Asia, he was responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to the launch and operation of Discovery Channel Asia. Soon after that CASBAA keynote, Hollinger left his role as Discovery Communications Chief Operating Officer to replace Greg Ricca as President and CEO of Discovery Networks International. In 1995, … [Read more...] about Striking the right balance
Tech perspectives: HDTV
Terry Bleakley, Vice President, Commercial Operations, MEASAT Satellite Systems There is a lot more HD content out there than say 12 months ago. New channels such as Li TV and The Food Network, which do not have the legacy of an SD installed base to navigate, have chosen to launch their channels in HD as a differentiator and a key component of their go to market strategy – something we did not see in 2008. In addition, all of the leading tier one pay-TV networks in Asia, such as National … [Read more...] about Tech perspectives: HDTV
truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Why the decision to launch truTV in Asia? truTV is a rapidly growing network in the US for Turner Broadcasting and we felt this content could internationally cross borders appeal to Asian audiences here. There isn’t anything like the truTV proposition in this part of the world and given its compelling line up of real-life shows, we feel it will fascinate audiences in various markets across Asia as it has done in the US and Latin America. How has the channel been tailored for Asia (how will … [Read more...] about truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Mind your own business
With the merger of FOX International Channels with many of STAR’s channels in Asia, FOX executives now boast business cards covered in channel logos encompassing multiple genres across factual entertainment, GE, music, movies and news. Cross-promotion opportunities abound and Fox One Stop Media has been established to offer ad sales solutions at local, regional and global level. Meanwhile Stateside, as the merger of Comcast and NBC awaits regulatory approval, President and CEO of the … [Read more...] about Mind your own business