Miami – eurocinema On Demand has partnered with Seductively French to produce a series of lifestyle segments focusing on the European lifestyle. In Asia, these segments will air in China on Metan Development Group’s Hello! Hollywood, an entertainment news programme targeted at Mandarin-speaking audiences. The programme reaches half a billion viewers via over 40 TV stations in China, as well as over one million online users weekly. Seductively French will produce the segments in and … [Read more...] about eurocinema Seduces China
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Convergence in China immobile
Government regulation in China has made the road to converged services like IPTV and mobile TV being offered a long and hard one, according to research firm, Ovum. In a new report “Telecoms and Media Convergence in China: a Regulatory Perspective”, the precise reason for this is due to significant regulatory barriers, especially that of diverse regulation and the long-standing conflict between the two regulators governing the sectors (telecoms and media) as a result of the lack of a … [Read more...] about Convergence in China immobile
Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker partner up for live event production in China
Beijing – Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker International Culture Communication Co. Ltd. have entered a long-term strategic partnership to produce live entertainment, cultural, fashion and sporting events in China. The LXD (The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) by film producer John Chu marks the first successful joint project produced by the companies. The LXD debuted in China on June 24 at Master Center, Beijing, as part of the Mini Live 2011 New Products Launch. Launched in 2009, … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group and Sino Thinker partner up for live event production in China
China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
London - Content Television (formerly known as Fireworks International) has concluded a deal with China Stories Inc. securing the worldwide distribution rights to the brand new factual series World Heritage of China. Produced by China Central Television (CCTV), the Government Network Television organisation, Oriental Media Co., Ltd. (China) and China Stories Inc (Japan), the HD documentary series highlights the diverse aspects of China. Filmed over the course of eight years with unprecedented … [Read more...] about China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
Top Gear gaining traction in Asia
London – Hit motoring series Top Gear is continuing to make inroads into Asia, as BBC Worldwide announces that South Korea is the latest country to license the format. CJ E&M, South Korea’s biggest media conglomerate, will launch a brand new local version of the show on men’s lifestyle channel XTM from August this year. The 13 weekly episodes will be hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Kim Kap-Soo and Yeon Jung-Hoon, member of the … [Read more...] about Top Gear gaining traction in Asia
Exclusive: Love and money in China
Cannes – Televisa has announced its production For Love or for Money has been greenlit and will screen in China this year. The 30 episode drama, developed by the same team that created Ugly Betty, is currently in the adaptation stage in Beijing and is expected to debut in September. Arturo Cortina, Televisa’s advisor for Asian Countries told TV ASIA Plus at MIPTV that this series is just one of many they have planned for this year: “We’re focusing on enlarging the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Love and money in China
