Singapore - Some of the biggest names in Asian television gathered in Singapore on Thursday December 11 for the 13th Asian Television Awards. Among the stars at the event were Hong Kong's Raymond Lam, named best actor for his role in The Master of Tai Chi, and Bangkok's Chiranan Manochaem, named best actress for her role in The Slave. Denise Lorraine Keller was the host for the evening, with guest presenters Al Jazeera English's Veronica Pedrosa and CNBC Asia Pacific's Martin Soong - who also … [Read more...] about MediaCorp, Discovery win big at 13th Asian Television Awards
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Globo TV International conquers the Korean market
Globo TV International has recently closed a deal for five years with the channel Telenovela, a Korean broadcaster from the EPG group that will go to air in January 2009, with a timetable filled with productions from the Organizações Globo. The programming of the new channel will be broadcast to the whole country with Korean subtitles and will be available for diverse platforms (VOD Internet, satellite transmission and cable). "This agreement with Telenovela is extremely important for us to … [Read more...] about Globo TV International conquers the Korean market
ABC Australia ties up multi-genre programming deal with Granada International, Australia
Granada International Australia, part of ITV Global Entertainment Ltd, has sold an extensive package of drama series to Australia's national broadcaster ABC Australia, as well as more than 80 hours of factual programming. The deal, brokered by Augustus Dulgaro, SVP sales Australia, New Zealand and Japan, will see brand new series of multiple-award-winning dramas Agatha Christie's Poirot starring David Suchet (The In-Laws; Henry VIII) and Marple which sees Julia McKenzie (Cranford, Notes On A … [Read more...] about ABC Australia ties up multi-genre programming deal with Granada International, Australia
FremantleMedia Enterprises wraps up 1500 hours of sales in Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced sales in excess of 1500 hours of programming in the Asian region over the past two months. The shows sold are representative of a cross-section of programming spanning each genre in FME's portfolio: drama, comedy, factual, entertainment and music and pop culture. Many of them made their debut at MIPCOM, and have proved their appeal with 12 clients in the Asian region. In a deal totalling more than 200 hours, True TV in Thailand bolstered its 2009 … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises wraps up 1500 hours of sales in Asia
MTV Networks International’s sales increase across Asia Pacific
Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks International has successfully sealed deals with local broadcasters of various regions in the Asia and the Pacific. Country Music Channel (XYZ) in Australia will launch various programs starting December 2008 where viewers can tune in through pay TV. Featured shows will include CMT: Ty Murray's Bull Riding Challenge; Gone Country, Crossroads: Crossroads: Babyface and Tricia Yearwood, Crossroads: Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Scaggs, Crossroads: Lindsay Buckingham and … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International’s sales increase across Asia Pacific
MediaCorp, Discovery win big at 13th Asian Television Awards
Singapore - Some of the biggest names in Asian television gathered in Singapore on Thursday December 11 for the 13th Asian Television Awards. Among the stars at the event were Hong Kong’s Raymond Lam, named best actor for his role in The Master of Tai Chi, and Bangkok’s Chiranan Manochaem, named best actress for her role in The Slave. Denise Lorraine Keller was the host for the evening, with guest presenters Al Jazeera English’s Veronica Pedrosa and CNBC Asia Pacific’s … [Read more...] about MediaCorp, Discovery win big at 13th Asian Television Awards