This story appears in the March-April 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. The film, media, and entertainment sector experienced widespread disruption in 2020. The pandemic saw TV and film production halted and movie theatres shuttered, leading to billions in lost revenue for broadcasters and filmmakers. Though some level of production has since been allowed to resume, new safe management practices mean that the industry could be navigating the fallout of the pandemic for many years to … [Read more...] about Reimagining the future of Asia’s film, media, and entertainment sector
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WildBear Entertainment launches Wildbear Aotearoa and appoints Craig Meade as General Manager
WildBear Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading producers of factual programming, continues its expansion by establishing WildBear Aotearoa in New Zealand, its first office outside Australia, and recruiting experienced executive producer, director and writer Craig Meade as its general manager. Meade joins from NHNZ where he was head of production, responsible for its factual and documentary output as well as relationships with the wider international television industry. During his 15 … [Read more...] about WildBear Entertainment launches Wildbear Aotearoa and appoints Craig Meade as General Manager
Two-episode documentary ‘The Excellent Engels’ aired on CCTV
China International Television Corporation (CITVC) announced the Chinese premiere of the two-part historical documentary, The Excellent Engels. As a tribute to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Friedrich Engels, world-renowned German thinker who co-wrote "The Communist Manifesto" with Karl Marx, China Media Group produced The Excellent Engels, a two-episode documentary that aired on CCTV-4 at 18:00 on December 28-29, and is broadcast on two channels, CCTV-1 and CCTV-9, at 22:30 on December … [Read more...] about Two-episode documentary ‘The Excellent Engels’ aired on CCTV
‘Everything’s Rosie’ heads to China on her 10th birthday
Pre-school animation hit Everything’s Rosie, produced and distributed by UK-based V&S Entertainment, is heading to China. State broadcaster CCTV has acquired 104 episodes of the global ratings-winning series which are currently being dubbed into Mandarin at VSI Studios in London. Celebrating her 10th Anniversary this year, Everything’s Rosie will now appear in front of 120 million preschool children across China. Broadcast in China expands the international footprint … [Read more...] about ‘Everything’s Rosie’ heads to China on her 10th birthday
ARTE Distribution sells ‘The Blob’ to the U.S., Nova ‘Secret Mind Of Slime’ to premiere in Fall 2020 on PBS
WGBH Boston, America’s largest producer of PBS content, has pre-bought from ARTE The Blob, A Genius Without A Brain for its production NOVA, the most-watched primetime science series on American television, reaching an average of five million viewers weekly. NOVA’s version of the film, Secret Mind of Slime is slated to premiere in premiere fall 2020 on PBS. Produced in 4K by Hauteville Productions (Karina Si Ahmed) for ARTE’s science slot, The Blob, A Genius Without A Brain, blends science … [Read more...] about ARTE Distribution sells ‘The Blob’ to the U.S., Nova ‘Secret Mind Of Slime’ to premiere in Fall 2020 on PBS
Brilliant Chinese is a Ratings’ Hit
Shanghai, China & U.K.- LU Wei, vice-president of Canxing - Star China announced the great ratings of its new original talent show Brilliant Chinese-Path to Glory. For the past two weeks, over 120 Million people have watched episodes 5 and 6 of the series, earning a 4.2% market share and this week officially ranked #1 across China. The show airs in primetime on CCTV-1 Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm CST. On its way to be the next major global Format hit, Brilliant Chinese – Path To Glory, is … [Read more...] about Brilliant Chinese is a Ratings’ Hit