Hong Kong - Endemol announced a new prime commission, its fourth in the territory, to be broadcast across China on Dragon TV. The Best Years of Our Lives has been licensed to Shanghai Media Group by Endemol in partnership with media rights agency IPCN. The series will be sponsored by Ford. The Best Years of Our Lives is a fun variety format that combines history and entertainment. The format will be produced locally in China by Shanghai Media Group and has been scheduled for an initial run of 7 … [Read more...] about Endemol secures commission in China – launches Facebook’s first reality series
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Singapore-China-Korea co-production first out of MDA International Film Fund
Los Angeles - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) announced the first film to receive support under its International Film Fund that was launched at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Neon Sign the first Singapore-China-Korea film co-production, will be directed by Korean Pil Gam-Sung (‘Musa’) and is scheduled for release in 2011. Backed by Asian film powerhouses CJ Entertainment and Beijing Polybona Film Distribution Co. Ltd, with support from MDA, Neon Sign will be … [Read more...] about Singapore-China-Korea co-production first out of MDA International Film Fund
Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) and FOX International Channels renew multi-year deal
Disney-ABC International Television (DAIT) Asia Pacific, the international distribution arm of The Walt Disney Company, has concluded a multi-year deal with FOX International Channels, to extend its longstanding relationship of more than ten years. The multi-year volume deal includes titles from ABC Studios, including five of the top 20 shows in 2008/2009. Titles under license to Star World, part of the FOX International Channel Network, includes Desperate Housewives, Criminal Minds, Castle, … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) and FOX International Channels renew multi-year deal
Playboy pushes all the right buttons
“Playboy TV’s distribution via mobile in the region has worked successfully in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Korea and Japan with erotic content, and the Playboy TV Channel streaming as a 24/7 channel on the mobile platforms,” explains Lanny Huang, general manager, Playboy TV Asia and Japan. “For example in Hong Kong,” she says, “the same pay-TV channel has been shown on Hutchison 3G for more than three years as the exact same feed on PCCW Now TV. Playboy TV is … [Read more...] about Playboy pushes all the right buttons
Labour exchange
Based upon public perception, some broadcasters would appear to have weathered the last year better than others. Some have had their restructuring played out very publically, others have been more covert in their non-replacement of staff, while others claim, and some seemingly rightly so, that operational leanness has seen them through this, and previous downturns. The biggest story of the past few months, and the worst kept secret given that TVAplus reported it back in January 2009, was the … [Read more...] about Labour exchange
SPENA’s E! trip
At a socialite-studded occasion in Singapore, Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) and Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia (SPENA) celebrated the latter’s appointment as regional ad sales rep for E! Entertainment Television in South East Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG said, “Having reached a milestone in growth and distribution, the next logical step for E! is partnering with a regional ad sales group. Asian … [Read more...] about SPENA’s E! trip