TVAPlus: Looking at sales and distribution firstly; how did last year fare compared to 2010 and how you are seeing content moving and what sort of content is moving in Asia Pacific currently? Steve: We’re certainly seeing more digital deals, particularly in China, Taiwan and also in Korea. Also other than digital, we have done a lot more formats in the past 12 months. Last year was also the first time we cracked Korea. On top of that, we have actually done a lot of work around our new … [Read more...] about Content Kingdom
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A new YOU in China
VOD/PPV platform YOU On Demand and Ericsson, have launched a next-generation television service in the People’s Republic of China. The companies are deploying the first secure internet protocol delivery system of digital content to cable operators throughout China. The system ensures digital assets are protected at every stage of the delivery process and provides cable operators access to the premium Hollywood and domestic content their subscribers want. More than 50 per cent of global … [Read more...] about A new YOU in China
Big Fish
Singapore – Chinese broadcaster Fishing World Channel (FWC) has entered a long-term partnership with Outdoor Channel. The outdoor entertainment channel is estimated to be seen in more than 60 million PayTV households across China. FWC, launched in 2004, will broadcast several hours of its content as part of a daily programming block. Whensheng Zhu, President of Fishing World Channel said, “China is currently undergoing amazing transformation with increasing affluence of its consumers … [Read more...] about Big Fish
Ding Dong, China calling
Paris – Banijay International has sold its musical game show Super Star Ding Dong, to Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation China (JSBC). JSBC will co-produce the format, due to air in the coming months, exclusively with Idea Asia Media. Along with China, the format has been optioned by Mastiff Media in Poland and is also attracting strong interest in the Middle East. Karoline Spodsberg, Managing Director, said the deal, which was closed at MIPCOM, represents Banijay’s keen interest in … [Read more...] about Ding Dong, China calling
Candid camera
Paris – Novavision has signed a distribution agreement with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) for PopCorn TV, its flagship show of candid camera comedy clips (200 x 26'). Shanghai Media Group is acquiring exclusive distribution to the show in China, becoming the 111th country to air the format. The agreement also made way for discussions on two other shows that will be produced locally – Zeze Comedy Show, a studio-based programme that is already produced locally in Brazil; and for The Prize … [Read more...] about Candid camera
CCTV sings a new song
Los Angeles – Shine International, the international sales and distribution arm of Shine Group, has sold talent entertainment format Clash of the Choirs, to CCTV1, China’s leading broadcaster. The Chinese broadcaster has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which follows the path of celebrities who return to their home towns to recruit, form and coach an amateur choir to compete with rival choirs. The series is scheduled to premiere in early November and marks the distributor’s … [Read more...] about CCTV sings a new song
