Cannes – Gameshow The Kids Are All Right will be making its debut in Vietnam this year. Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations for Endemol told TV ASIA Plus at MIPTV that Vietnam Television (VTV) has signed an exclusive 3-year deal for the popular format. The gameshow pits a team of four adults against a team of super-smart kids, both vying for a big cash prize. It first screened on BBC One in 2008 and has spawned a number of international versions including Poland, Chile and South … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Vietnam’s kids are all right
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tvN launches on HKBN bbTV
Hong Kong - Fox International Channels (FIC) and Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited (HKBN) launched Korea’s entertainment channel, tvN (Total Variety Network) on the bbTV platform. tvN covers a variety of genres, including Korean dramas, reality, lifestyle, and music shows featuring K-pop artists. The channel will be available to all bbTV subscribers in Cantonese dubbing. bbTV is one of the fastest growing platforms in Hong Kong, delivering family TV entertainment to its viewers. bbTV … [Read more...] about tvN launches on HKBN bbTV
Movin’ on up
Television is going from strength to strength in Asia and CASBAA's CEO, Simon Twiston Davies says all the elements for growth across the region are now coming together, including regulatory policy changes aimed at opening the markets for Pay-TV operators. He says the economic outlook has been a key factor. "The economies have held up. Advertising spending has definitely recovered in the second half of 2010. Though there is still some hesitation with regards to forecasting how the second half of … [Read more...] about Movin’ on up
Venture capital
One of the most significant deals inked already this year is the partnership between ITV and Active TV, to form ITV Studios Asia. This potent mix capitalizes on the strengths of ITV's popular shows with Active's expertise in producing quality television in Asia. This new entity is not only a boon for ITV - one of the more recent channels to establish a base in Asia - but also for content providers and talent in this region. Speaking with E! News Asia host Dominic Lau at the launch of the … [Read more...] about Venture capital
Endemol takes Holy Moly
London - Endemol UK has taken a 50 per cent stake in the entertainment website Holy Moly. The partnership will see Holy Moly expand into new areas including TV, music, film, and fashion. Endemol and Holy Moly will also work together in developing new multiplatform entertainment ideas and launching the site in new markets internationally as part of an ongoing expansion strategy. Holy Moly was first established as a celebrity gossip website in 2002. Currently, the site averages a million monthly … [Read more...] about Endemol takes Holy Moly
Titanic green lit for production
London - ITV Studios Global Entertainment, ITV Studios, Lookout Point, Global TV and ABC Television Network confirmed the major television project Titanic, written by Julian Fellowes, is now green lit for production. Distributor ITV Studios Global Entertainment, along with co-production and finance company Lookout Point, has secured broadcast partners in America (ABC), Australia (Channel Seven), Canada (Global), Ireland (TV3), New Zealand (TVNZ) Portugal (SIC), Sweden (SVT) and UK (ITV1). The … [Read more...] about Titanic green lit for production