Hong Kong/Taipei - STAR played producer and host broadcaster of the 45th Golden Horse Awards and its preceding red carpet show in Taichung City, Taiwan on December 6. "It is a huge honour to once again play host to the Golden Horse Awards," said Paul Aiello, CEO of STAR. "STAR has been a strong supporter of the Asian film industry - from actively acquiring Bollywood and Chinese film titles for broadcast across our network to setting up Fox STAR Studios, a joint venture with 20th Century Fox to … [Read more...] about STAR plays host to Taiwan’s 45th Golden Horse Awards
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Roots headlines FOX Classics’ summer lineup
Australia - Mini-series Roots will have its Australian subscription television premiere on FOX Classics in January 2009. Based on Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize winning best-seller, the 12 hour mini-series is the sweeping saga of his own family's generations of struggle to survive slavery and regain freedom. The story begins with the birth of Kunta Kinte in West Africa in 1750. At 15, he is kidnapped by slave traders and shipped to America where he and his descendents face great hardship and … [Read more...] about Roots headlines FOX Classics’ summer lineup
BBC Knowledge launches on CJ HelloVision in Korea
BBC Worldwide announced the launch of BBC Knowledge on CJ HelloVision, South Korea's largest digital cable platform. The new distribution agreement will see BBC Knowledge broadcast into over 650,000 homes in South Korea on the platform's basic digital tier. Christine Leo-McKerrow, BBC Worldwide Channels Asia's senior vice president and general manager said, "South Korea is a crucial part of our channels expansion strategy in Asia. I am confident the BBC's acclaimed and award-winning non-fiction … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge launches on CJ HelloVision in Korea
Beyond heads to Asia
Beyond Distribution has announced the titles available at the Asia Television Forum (ATF). Chuck's Day Off (13x30min) follows a passionate chef on his day off from his successful restaurant in this information-packed and fast-paced cooking series. The Stagers (26x30min) gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the art of home staging - transforming homes that are for sale from dated to designer on a tight budget. Lab Rats Challenge (65x30min) is an exciting and funny educational science-based … [Read more...] about Beyond heads to Asia
BBC Worldwide drama at ATF
BBC Worldwide has announced the titles available at this year's Asia Television Forum (ATF). Dark crime thriller Wallander sees the return of Kenneth Branagh to the small screen in an unforgettable performance as the title character. Another highlight in BBC Worldwide's catalogue is thrilling action adventure, Survivors. Being Erica is another new edition to BBC Worldwide's catalogue at this year's ATF market. The intelligent and witty drama is the first programme from BBC Worldwide's new … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide drama at ATF
Target Entertainment Group unveils ATF slate
London - Target Entertainment Group will be attending the Asia Television Forum (ATF) in Singapore with a cross-genre slate of programmes spanning drama, formats, children's and animation, factual and entertainment. Heading Target's entertainment slate is Redemption Song (8x60'). The series sees 10 disreputable divas tackle music-related challenges to earn redemption and realise their superstar dreams. Also available are two celebrity-based series: Extreme (12x60') which looks at the lives and … [Read more...] about Target Entertainment Group unveils ATF slate