BBC Worldwide's Sales and Distribution business in Asia has secured a pre-sale for Frozen Planet with China Central Television's (CCTV) Documentary Channel. Still in production, the 6x50min series from BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, reunites narrator Sir David Attenborough with the award-winning team behind Blue Planet and Planet Earth, and features groundbreaking imagery as camera teams go deep under the ice, plunge into the heart of an erupting polar volcano, and get closer than … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Icy response from CCTV
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Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker partner up for live event production in China
Beijing – Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker International Culture Communication Co. Ltd. have entered a long-term strategic partnership to produce live entertainment, cultural, fashion and sporting events in China. The LXD (The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) by film producer John Chu marks the first successful joint project produced by the companies. The LXD debuted in China on June 24 at Master Center, Beijing, as part of the Mini Live 2011 New Products Launch. Launched in 2009, … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker partner up for live event production in China
China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
London - Content Television (formerly known as Fireworks International) has concluded a deal with China Stories Inc. securing the worldwide distribution rights to the brand new factual series World Heritage of China. Produced by China Central Television (CCTV), the Government Network Television organisation, Oriental Media Co., Ltd. (China) and China Stories Inc (Japan), the HD documentary series highlights the diverse aspects of China. Filmed over the course of eight years with unprecedented … [Read more...] about China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
CNBC Mandarin language updates on CCTV
Singapore – CNBC is providing Mandarin language international market analysis and financial news updates into China Central Television’s (CCTV) business channel programme, Global Connection Show. “We are excited about this announcement as it reinforces our commitment to China and our long standing strategy of delivering global business news with local relevance whenever and wherever possible,” said Satpal Brainch, president and managing director, CNBC in Asia Pacific. … [Read more...] about CNBC Mandarin language updates on CCTV
Reuters delivers China’s news to the world
Hong Kong - Reuters will distribute China Central Television's (CCTV) content and scripted footage to more than 700 broadcasters across the US, Europe, Asia and Africa beginning February 10. The agreement with China's state broadcaster marks the latest enhancement to its long-standing relationship with Reuters and will span political, economic, social, cultural, sports, and entertainment news categories. This announcement follows the launch of Reuters America, the first phase in the global … [Read more...] about Reuters delivers China’s news to the world
iConcerts strikes ground-breaking deal with CCTV’s DTV Production Company
Swiss-based iConcerts has brokered a ground-breaking distribution and co-production deal with China DTV Production Company Limited, a division of CCTV (China Central Television). The multi-faceted collaboration starting this Autumn, will see China DTV Production’s digital music channel broadcast an iConcerts branded programming block in prime-time to over 60 million households. As part of the process, China DTV Production will further syndicate the iConcerts branded block to its affiliate … [Read more...] about iConcerts strikes ground-breaking deal with CCTV’s DTV Production Company