In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
Zodiak Rights secures co-development deal with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has entered into a co-development deal with one of Japan’s largest broadcasters, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to create new formats for international distribution. As part of this deal, Zodiak Rights and its internal Creativity and Innovation Unit will join forces with ABC to co-create, co-develop and co-produce unscripted new entertainment formats. Successful formats will go to pilot for premiere on Asahi Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures co-development deal with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in Japan
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
