ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) will mark the thirteenth and final series of their long-running crime drama, Poirot, by presenting the star of the series, David Suchet, at MIPTV. Produced by ITV Studios, Poirot Series 13 (5 x 120’) will debut this MIPTV, bringing the number of episodes available to the international market place to 71. ITVS GE will celebrate the series’ Grand Finale by bringing David Suchet, who has played Hercule Poirot in all 13 series, to meet press and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios’ “Poirot” star David Suchet to attend MIPTV
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Indonesia prescribed a dose of “The Dr. Oz Show”
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has sold the format of its multi-topic magazine talk show, The Dr. Oz Show, to TRANS TV in Indonesia. TRANS TV will produce the local version of the talk show, which will consist of at least 60 episodes to air daily during daytime. The show is slated to launch in early-2013. “The sale of The Dr. Oz Show format to TRANS TV reaffirms that there is a growing potential and appeal in Asia-Pacific for U.S. talk shows with universal … [Read more...] about Indonesia prescribed a dose of “The Dr. Oz Show”
“Dancing Nation” to be produced in Asia-Pacific for the first time
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has announced its joint-venture with production company Huaso Productions to co-produce a local version of the dance competition format, Dancing Nation (10 x 60’), for CCTV in China. The light entertainment series is slated to premiere in February on CCTV. Supported by local governments, the show will feature charity projects and people from different communities across the country. “Dancing is a universal language that … [Read more...] about “Dancing Nation” to be produced in Asia-Pacific for the first time
Discovery Channel launches global Facebook page, YouTube channel
Discovery Networks International has launched its first ever global Facebook page as well as a YouTube channel for its new landmark series How We Invented the World. Participating countries include the US, Brazil, parts of Latin America, the UK, Romania, France, Poland, Hungary, Denmark, Australia, Benelux, Norway, Italy, Germany, South Africa, and Turkey as well as for promotion in Asia and Sweden. The LIVE Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HowWeInventedTheWorld) will serve as a vertical … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel launches global Facebook page, YouTube channel
Candid camera
Paris – Novavision has signed a distribution agreement with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) for PopCorn TV, its flagship show of candid camera comedy clips (200 x 26'). Shanghai Media Group is acquiring exclusive distribution to the show in China, becoming the 111th country to air the format. The agreement also made way for discussions on two other shows that will be produced locally – Zeze Comedy Show, a studio-based programme that is already produced locally in Brazil; and for The Prize … [Read more...] about Candid camera
Asian markets, Brazil see boost in consumer confidence: Nielsen
New York - According to the latest Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index, an increase in consumer confidence in Asian markets, as well as Brazil, continues to reflect signs that the economy is emerging from a global recession and, in some markets, the recovery is accelerating. Results of the Nielsen survey showed that confidence gains in markets recovering fastest from recession - including Hong Kong, China, Singapore, India and Brazil - have fueled renewed willingness to spend by many … [Read more...] about Asian markets, Brazil see boost in consumer confidence: Nielsen