Suddenly, unscripted programming across the globe is big business for many broadcasters. Top networks say it is less expensive, just getting TV stations to commit to a daytime talk show with a big-name host for at least a year. Then cross their fingers and hope that it works. While everyone is taking a step back from big-budget shows this year, more formats are taking the lead across the globe, especially in Asia. Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M has launched a new type … [Read more...] about Asia, the next Rising Star
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Outdoor Channel partners ESPN in Asia
Singapore – Outdoor Channel (Asia) announced that they have further expanded their programming collaboration with ESPN in Asia. Under the deal, Outdoor Channel will broadcast a number of key franchises from ESPN’s catalogue across Asia-Pacific, including ESPN hit series Search4Hurt, recently launched series World of X Games, ESPN’s annual winter sports flagship event Winter X Games, and the critically-acclaimed Kenny Mayne’s Wider World of Sports. The move follows … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel partners ESPN in Asia
Asia-Pacific boasts over 500 million multichannel homes
Hong Kong – According to CASBAA’s recently updated Asia-Pacific Multichannel TV Advertising 2015 book, the Asia-Pacific now boasts 500,639,000 multichannel homes across the region. An annual compendium of regional facts and figures and advertising research culled from a variety of sources, the Asia-Pacific Multichannel TV Advertising 2015 is updated every year to provide essential data for the region’s broadcasting industry. “Our latest report reinforces the fact that the … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific boasts over 500 million multichannel homes
Mondo TV executes agreement with Nada Anime
Rome – Following to the agreement announced on April 23 this year, Mondo TV – active in Italy and abroad in the production and distribution of "cartoons" for TV and theatres – informed to have executed an agreement with Nada Anime, the Taiwanese animation studio, already cooperating with Mondo TV on Beast Keeper, for the completion of the animated TV Series titled Partidei (52 x 13’). As co-producer, Nada Anime will provide certain pre-production and animation services … [Read more...] about Mondo TV executes agreement with Nada Anime
Asian projects at the 2014 Asian Animation Summit
Beat Monsters Toronto, Canada – Kidscreen announced the 18 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2014 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the very best kids TV and film development work across Australia, Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and New Zealand, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace. Balloon Barnyard by Like A Photon Creative … [Read more...] about Asian projects at the 2014 Asian Animation Summit
NBCUniversal’s premium content available in Asia
Singapore – With NBCUniversal International Television’s entire portfolio available for TV Everywhere authenticated simulcast in Asia, NBCUniversal becomes the first U.S. studio to launch this service in Taiwan, hot on the heels of recent deals in Malaysia and Singapore. “We are excited to be at the forefront in delivering channels in Asia and particularly the first in Taiwan to provide solutions for our audiences to consume U.S. content,” said Christine Fellowes, … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal’s premium content available in Asia