According to The China Post, Control Yuan President Chien-shien WANG has said that allowing international news programmes produced by mainland China's CCTV and Hong Kong's Phoenix Television to be broadcast in Taiwan would be a good thing for the country. It adds that Wang further voiced his support for former Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chairman Pin-kung CHIANG who recently made such a statement during a Koo-Wang Talks 20th anniversary event, stirring up a significant amount of … [Read more...] about Idea to launch Chinese satellite TV in Taiwan draws fire
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Phoenix New Media announces departure of CFO
Beijing – Phoenix New Media Limited (ifeng), a new media company in China, announced that Lily Qianli LIU has tendered her resignation as Chief Financial Officer. Ya LI, the company's Chief Operating Officer and previous CFO, will serve as interim CFO while the Company undertakes a search for Liu's replacement. Liu will leave at the end of July 2013, but will continue to consult for the company during the search for her replacement, helping to ensure a smooth transition. "I would like to … [Read more...] about Phoenix New Media announces departure of CFO
Eccho Rights’ “Cover Me Canada” comes to China
Eccho Rights has signed a deal that will see Enlight Media in Beijing taking forward a local version of the hit entertainment reality show Cover Me Canada. Cover Me originated in Canada where it was produced by 11 Television and broadcast on CBC. The show pits undiscovered bands against each other in a quest to find the next big music act. In each show the bands have to perform their own interpretations of a local chart-topping artist in a bid to avoid elimination. Gary Pudney, Head of Asia … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights’ “Cover Me Canada” comes to China
The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo reveals its list of nominees
Monaco – It has been announced that eighty-one programmes will compete for a Golden Nymph as part of the Official Competition of the 53rd edition of The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo this year. The Festival’s Vice-President Laurent Puons revealed the selection of programmes that will be in the running for the ultimate prize - a Golden Nymph Award. From Asia Pacific, Japan received nominations in four categories, including Television Film and Mini Series. … [Read more...] about The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo reveals its list of nominees
Keshet International signs deal with France for “Master Class”
Keshet International (KI), the global distribution arm of Keshet Media Group, has signed a new format deal in France for musical talent show Master Class and has licensed the format to independent production company Newen Group. The latest deal for France follows a successful second season in Israel for the Tedy Productions format where it was the highest performing talent show in the country. Local versions of Master Class (12x60’) - a musical talent show … [Read more...] about Keshet International signs deal with France for “Master Class”
Video sharing creates new opportunities in China
China recently surpassed Japan to become the world’s second largest pay-TV market after the United States. But many industry insiders are already shifting focus to video-sharing websites as the way of the future. Following closely on the heels of Netflix and Hulu, Chinese websites like Tencent and Youku are pushing to develop their own original content, creating huge opportunities and challenges for both domestic and international content creators. There are now over 200 million cable TV … [Read more...] about Video sharing creates new opportunities in China
