London/ Hong Kong – Endemol has signed new deals in Asia for talent competition programme, Your Face Sounds Familiar, which features celebrities performing as iconic musicians. Vietnamese broadcaster VTV3 is now the second channel in Asia to order a primetime series of Your Face Sounds Familiar from Endemol. The broadcaster has commissioned 10 episodes, to be produced locally by Song Vang Production and Advertising Ltd. and to premiere in 2013. “It’s a hugely entertaining and … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: New deals for Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar in Asia
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ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
ABC Commercial has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the lifestyle series The Flying Winemaker (13 x 30’ HD) launching at ATF next month. The series stars Eddie McDougall – the passionate and renowned owner of The Flying Winemaker boutique wine gallery in Hong Kong – who is on a mission to revolutionise the way people consume and enjoy Asian food and wine. The series follows Eddie pairing Asian cuisine with wines that are being produced internationally and in the wine … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
Barcelona – Spanish production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, Imira Entertainment, is heading to next month’s Asia Television Forum with a raft of new sales signed in the region. Sandra, The Fairytale Detective (52 x 13’) has been acquired by terrestrial channels, MediaCorp (Singapore) and CH-9 Media (Malaysia). Hanoi TV / Ho Chi Minh TV (Vietnam)has also acquired free-TV rights to Lola & Virginia (52 X 12´) and Sandra, The Fairytale … [Read more...] about Imira Entertainment extends reach in Asia
Novovision moves into cartoon genre with Pop Toon
Paris – Novovision has entered the world of animation with its brand new show, Pop Toon, aimed at those aged 6-13. It will present the series at next month’s Asia Television Forum (ATF) in Singapore. The series will comprise 300 shows, of which 25 half-hour shows are ready for delivery. It is made up of short, non-verbal cartoons, which Novovision’s recently-created acquisitions department has picked up from around the world, mainly from the golden age of animation. Pop Toon … [Read more...] about Novovision moves into cartoon genre with Pop Toon
ATF co-locates with ScreenSingapore
Hong Kong – Reed Exhibitions (Reed) and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) jointly announced the co-location of ScreenSingapore at the upcoming edition of Asia Television Forum (ATF) from 5 to 7 December at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Yeo Chun Cheng, Director (Broadcast, Animation, Film and Music), MDA, said, “The year-on-year growth of ATF is a strong indication of Asia’s rising role in the global content market and we believe that the co-location of … [Read more...] about ATF co-locates with ScreenSingapore
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