According to Reuters, the programme will be the first American show of its kind to arrive in China. Episodes of the talk show can now be accessed via China’s online video service Sohu Video 48 hours after its U.S. telecast. While announcing the deal on her show, Ellen DeGeneres greeted viewers in Mandarin: “Ni hao! Ni hao. Ni hao, y’all.” The 55-year-old comedian mentioned that the show will remain the same, but with subtitles, and joked that it’ll be … [Read more...] about “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” debuts in China
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DHX Media appoints UYoung Media Group for series campaign
Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Toronto Vancouver – DHX Media has appointed UYoung Media Group to spearhead a comprehensive licencing and merchandising campaign in China for its hit property In the Night Garden, which airs on China’s state broadcaster CCTV. In the Night Garden has achieved international success, airing in 36 countries and translated into 19 languages. Stephen Gould, Commercial Director at DHX Media, said: “This is a hugely … [Read more...] about DHX Media appoints UYoung Media Group for series campaign
​CCTV censors rocker’s song choice
Beijing (Associated Press) — A legendary Chinese rocker has refused to perform at a state broadcaster's variety show after being denied permission to sing a song that became an unofficial anthem of the 1989 pro-democracy protests, his manager said. Cui Jian had proposed to sing his 1986 song "Nothing to My Name" at China Central Television's Jan​uary​ 30 gala show marking the Lunar New Year, but the event's censors told him he would have to choose another, his manager, You You … [Read more...] about ​CCTV censors rocker’s song choice
Metan launches HOLLYWOOD channel on Tudou
Los Angeles, California – In response to growth in demand by Chinese audiences for Western celebrity and content spanning films, TV and online, Metan Development Group (Metan) announced the launch of HOLLYWOOD, the first channel in China dedicated to the world of entertainment, on the premier video sharing site Tudou. Launching this January to Tudou's 400 million users, HOLLYWOOD channel will create a bridge between the Hollywood creative community and China, … [Read more...] about Metan launches HOLLYWOOD channel on Tudou
“Saturday Night Live” to air on Sohu Video
Beijing – Sohu Video is now airing NBC’s Saturday Night Live exclusively online to China viewers, according to the AP. The late-night U.S. comedy sketch show that regularly mocks politicians, popular culture and celebrities is being shown exclusively on the website, a unit of Chinese online media group and Nasdaq-listed Sohu.com Inc. Ten episodes from the current 39th season of the show are available now, while future episodes will be available online … [Read more...] about “Saturday Night Live” to air on Sohu Video
Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
China - Zhejiang TV will launch a Chinese version of Global Agency’s new format Keep Your Light Shining in January 2014. This will be the first international version after being optioned in Italy, Spain, Germany, France, the Middle East, Turkey, USA and Australia. Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency said “I’m very excited to see the Chinese version of our format on air. In just two months we achieved to close agreements in almost 10 territories. And this includes … [Read more...] about Global Agency’s new format to launch in China
