London – Los Angeles and London-based formats company Small World IFT announced on July 15 a landmark co-production deal for its hit format Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown in China, as a 12 x 70’ series will premier on July 16 on Zhejiang TV. A co-development between NHK Enterprises, Japan, Zhejiang TV and Legend Media, China, this significant agreement represents the first time that Chinese broadcaster Zhejiang TV has partnered with Japan on a format. Dr What: Diagnosis … [Read more...] about “Dr What: Diagnosis Unknown” to be co-developed for China’s Zhejiang TV
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Lionsgate and Alibaba Group launch subscription streaming service in China
Hangzhou, China and Santa Monica, California – Lionsgate, and Alibaba Group ("Alibaba"), an online and mobile commerce company, have joined forces to launch Lionsgate Entertainment World (LGEW), a subscription streaming service for mainland China that will be available exclusively through Alibaba's latest generation of set-top box, the two companies announced on July 14. The Lionsgate Entertainment World (LGEW) service will provide users of the Alibaba platform with instant … [Read more...] about Lionsgate and Alibaba Group launch subscription streaming service in China
CJ E&M to launch next edition in “Flowers” series “Friends over Flowers”
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M will launch Friends Over Flowers, an all-new variety show from its hit “Flowers” series line-up, starting next month on entertainment channel tvN. Following the massive success of Grandpas Over Flowers and Sisters Over Flowers, Friends over Flowers features two separate groups of younger men travelling to different destinations – and this time without the porters. Teaser photos of the first group at the airport … [Read more...] about CJ E&M to launch next edition in “Flowers” series “Friends over Flowers”
Metan partners with CNLive to cover international music project launch in China
Beijing – Metan Development Group (Metan) has teamed up with CNLive Culture and Media Co., LTD (CNLive), content provider to China Mobile, to cover the launch of Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham’s international music project in China. Coverage of the Interscope recording artist’s upcoming visit to China, from her touchdown in the country to her departure, will be featured in exclusive mobile content produced by Metan and CNLive, to air on CNLive and China … [Read more...] about Metan partners with CNLive to cover international music project launch in China
Relativity continues its expansion in China
Beverly Hills, California and Shanghai – Relativity Media (“Relativity”), a next-generation media company, announced on June 15 at the Shanghai International Film Festival that it has been appointed as the strategic international distribution partner for Chinese language films licensed by China Film Promotion International ("CFPI"), a state-owned government agency that oversees the promotion and commercial distribution of Chinese films overseas. In addition, Relativity and … [Read more...] about Relativity continues its expansion in China
Youku Tudou releases more than 20 unique programmes and drama series
Beijing – As part of an ongoing effort to offer its hundreds of millions of users unique entertainment, Youku Tudou Inc., China's Internet television company, recently announced on June 16 the release of more than 20 programmes and drama series produced by its in-house production unit. The unique content will be released throughout the second half of 2014 and will include reality shows, talk shows and drama series. Youku Tudou has made it of strategic importance to increase investment … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou releases more than 20 unique programmes and drama series