TVA Plus: Once Upon A Time takes a very different look at fairytales and fantasy TV. How long has this idea been in gestating? Adam: It’s been a long time. Eddie and I actually had this idea together about eight years ago. We were fairly new at the time so was probably not readily accessible for a couple of young writers. We love fairy stories and we always thought it would be fun to do a show that attacked them from a different angle and kind of used that as a jumping off point for … [Read more...] about Fairytales: Twisted
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ESS delivers HD in HK
Hong Kong – ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) today launch two new TV channels, ESPN HD (Ch.672) and ESPNEWS (Ch.673), exclusively on now TV. ESPNEWS is the first 24x7 sports news channel to be developed for Asian viewers, delivering latest sports news and live updates round-the-clock, from around the world, while ESPN HD features a lineup of major sporting events such as Wimbledon, F1 and FA Cup, giving viewers dedicated, full service HD sports coverage. In the near future, PCCW and ESS will also be … [Read more...] about ESS delivers HD in HK
FIC finds next big K-POP Star
FOX International Channels (FIC) today announced Asia’s answer to the popular talent show format, with the first regional production of its kind – tvN K-Pop Star Hunt. tvN K-pop Star Hunt is a show searching for the next big K-Pop Star in which 10 candidates will first be selected from five countries - Taiwan, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong and then flown into Seoul for the final competition. FIC is the first major pay-TV network in Asia to produce an original … [Read more...] about FIC finds next big K-POP Star
CBeebies has kids On The Go
BBC Worldwide has launched a new app for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch called CBeebies On The Go. Developed by Tag Apps, CBeebies On The Go is a imaginary world full of games and activities, and home to many of the best-loved characters from the channel, like Charlie & Lola, Numberjacks and the Teletubbies. The app, which is available to download for free from the App Store in nine Asia-pacific countries, contains a whole range of features such as picture games for the Teletubbies and Charlie & … [Read more...] about CBeebies has kids On The Go
New gameshow takes Singapore for a ride
Singapore – AXN Asia today gave details of its latest original production, Cash Cab Asia. The show, which is scheduled to air in the fourth quarter of 2011, is described as the only gameshow on wheels. Hosted by Oli Pettigrew, unsuspecting passengers aboard a Chevrolet Epica taxi are quizzed on their general knowledge as they go to their destination. The questions increase in difficulty as they go along and if they get stumped, they can salvage their chances by making use of a … [Read more...] about New gameshow takes Singapore for a ride
Li expands into East Asia
Taipei – LI TV HOLDINGS (Li) is continuing its expansion in Asia, launching in Taiwan on kbro, a cable platform; Chunghwa Telecom MOD, an IPTV platform; as well as the IPTV arm of Hong Kong Broadband Network, bbTV in Hong Kong. According to Li, these landings have increased the channel’s subscriber base to more than 100,000 in Taiwan alone. The channel airs on kbro channel 206 within the basic tier (HD99 pack), and Chunghwa Telecom MOD channel 089 within the basic tier (Digital Basic … [Read more...] about Li expands into East Asia