Singapore - Viki, the global TV site powered by fans, announces major new content deals with Chinese and Taiwanese content partners at the Asia TV Forum. “Chinese and Taiwanese shows are fast becoming one of the most popular content genres on Viki,” said Razmig Hovaghimian, CEO and co-founder, Viki. “While over 30% of the viewing audience for these shows comes from North America, we know this content has global appeal with top shows being translated into over 40 … [Read more...] about Viki announces new deals at ATF
Asia TV Forum
ATF 2013 to host more than 4,000 film and TV delegates
This December, the Asia Television Form & Market and ScreenSingapore will see companies from 60 countries, including 30 first-time companies. The Singapore Pavilion will feature more than 70 film, television and animation companies with over 600 hours of content to offer. At a press conference at Marina Bay Sands on November 25, 2013, Yeo Chun Cheng, Assistant CEO (Industry), Media Development Authority, said: "There is no lack of money for Singapore films these days, and lots of financiers … [Read more...] about ATF 2013 to host more than 4,000 film and TV delegates
Youku Tudou’s content chief to deliver ATF 2013 opening keynote
Singapore – The 2013 Asia TV Forum & Market announced that its opening keynote speech will be delivered by Youku Tudou’s Chief Content Officer, Sunny Xiangyang Zhu. To be held on December 3, 2013, it will kick off a four-day conference programme at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. ATF 2013 will be held in conjunction with ScreenSingapore 2013 for the second year running.Previously the Chief Editor at Youku, China's leading internet television and … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou’s content chief to deliver ATF 2013 opening keynote
Going for another spin
Singapore – Korean network XTM has recommissioned Top Gear Korea for two more series, both set to air next year. BBC Worldwide introduced Top Gear Korea to buyers at the Asia Television Forum (ATF) this year as one of its key focuses, alongside other programming highlights such as natural history title Frozen Planet. The format debuted on XTM in August and outperformed the network’s prime time average across all major demographics. To date, the original show has been licensed to 198 … [Read more...] about Going for another spin
And the winners are…
Singapore – The winners of this year’s Asian Television Awards have been announced. Thirty-nine awards were given out during a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Shangri-La Hotel. CNN International won five awards, the most of the night. The network was named Cable & Satellite Network and Channel of the Year, along with other wins for Bangladesh Begging Boy, Nepal’s Stolen Children and Anna Coren for World Report. Japan’s NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.) General … [Read more...] about And the winners are…
Spicy Malaysia
Singapore – FriedChillies Media, a food media company based in Malaysia, has launched its own food network. Named FriedChillies Food Network (FFN), it offers original content programming via VoD and will be available on a Malaysian IPTV provider from the first quarter of 2012. Content offerings include thematic cooking shows such as Simply Caroline and Street Food at Home; and travel food shows such as Street Chows. Honey Ahmad, co-founder and content head of FriedChillies Media, said that … [Read more...] about Spicy Malaysia
