MIPCOM– NBCUniversal International Formats has acquired the Asian rights for ABC International’s (the format sales division of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC JAPAN), Japanese hit format, Who is the Real Celebrity (WTRC). Having aired over 70 episodes in Japan, WTRC is a comedy quiz show for celebrities to establish whether they are in fact authentic personalities. In every episode, each team takes on a series of challenges, which test their five senses. The challenges vary from … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal acquires rights for Japanese hit format
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Treasure Box unveil new TV formats
Japanese broadcasters such as NHK, Nippon TV and more will be unveiling their brand-new formats at Treasure Box Japan, prior to MIPTV 2016 in Cannes. Eight major Japanese broadcasters will unveil their brand-new formats at Treasure Box Japan (TBJ) 2016, prior to MIPTV this April. The eight major broadcasters will present their newest and hottest formats. In the presentations, they will be showing the trailers of each format, the gems of their creativity. The segment will be hosted by Ms. … [Read more...] about Treasure Box unveil new TV formats
Japanese formats go global
London – Japanese TV and radio broadcaster Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and FremantleMedia, have entered a deal that will see FremantleMedia develop shows in ABC’s stable with a broader international appeal, into global formats. The two companies will first review the catalogue, before green-lighting the programmes that have a potential to be formatted. Satoshi Wakisaka, President, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, said ABC is always looking to develop new programming and … [Read more...] about Japanese formats go global
