Shanghai, China — Microsoft and BesTV announced that Xbox One will officially launch in China on September 29. This is a historic moment for Xbox, Microsoft, BesTV and most importantly gamers and families as Xbox One becomes the first console to launch in China in 14 years. “After receiving government approval for the first wave of games, we will launch with the first 10 games now and continue our work to bring more blockbuster games and a broad offering of entertainment and app … [Read more...] about Xbox One to launch in China
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China airs local version of “Bring’em Back”
Global Agency’s singing format Bring’em Back is now airing on CCTV 3 channel in China. The show’s first broadcast was primetime on August 2. Bring’em Back Bring’em Back is from the creator of the hit format Keep Your Light Shining, and the Chinese production was co-developed and produced by Star China International Media. Bring’em Back is a striking new singing competition that focuses on contestants’ vocals and creative talent. … [Read more...] about China airs local version of “Bring’em Back”
Fuji TV to commence internet-based distribution for “Mysterious Summer”
Beijing, China – Fuji Television, the largest commercial Japanese TV station, announced on August 8 to commence internet-based distribution throughout China the co-developed drama, Mysterious Summer (15 episodes), produced by Fuji TV and iQiyi. This is the first time and a very unique situation where a Japanese TV station allies itself with a Chinese distributor to co-produce an original drama series. The deal signals Fuji TV’s creativity and predominance in drama … [Read more...] about Fuji TV to commence internet-based distribution for “Mysterious Summer”
“Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
BBC Worldwide announced on July 18 its first format deal with Danish terrestrial broadcaster TV2 Fri who will produce their own version of Sewing Bee. The format from Love Productions, who also created The Great Bake Off, follows a nationwide competition to find the country’s best amateur sewer via tense, time-limited challenges and is licensed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Suzanne Kendrick, Acting Head of Formats BBC Worldwide said, “It’s great that … [Read more...] about “Sewing Bee” goes to Denmark
Research and Markets releases Global IPTV Forecasts to 2020 report
Dublin – Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global IPTV Forecasts" report to their offering. Covering 138 countries, the number of homes paying for IPTV will rocket to 191 million by end-2020; more than double the 90 million recorded at end-2013 and up from only 36 million at end-2010, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. The Global IPTV Forecasts report forecasts that IPTV penetration will exceed 11% of TV households by 2020; up from 5.9% in 2013 … [Read more...] about Research and Markets releases Global IPTV Forecasts to 2020 report
Xiaomi selects RealNetworks’ RMVB Codec
Beijing – Beijing-based Xiaomi Inc. has selected the RealMedia Variable Bit rate (RMVB) codec from RealNetworks for Xiaomi Box Super, the company’s premier over-the-top (OTT) set-top-box, as well as Xiaomi’s Smart TV line Mi TV. RMVB is a variable bit rate extension of the RealMedia multimedia digital container format and is one of the most popular codecs in China for real-time media streaming. Offering an excellent balance between file size and video quality, RMVB remains … [Read more...] about Xiaomi selects RealNetworks’ RMVB Codec