Danxiang Cai, Director of Overseas Business, China Radio, Film & Television Programs Exchanging Center (CITVC), announced that the first Chinese COVID-19-focused TV drama Heroes in Harm’s Way aired on Sky TV channel 192 in the UK, making its debut on 28 September. Produced by China Media Group, the parent company of CITVC, Heroes in Harm’s Way drew a huge domestic public response* since its Primetime premiere on China Central Television 1 (CCTV-1). Within one week after its first release … [Read more...] about CITVC Chinese COVID-19 TV drama airs on Sky TV in the UK and global platforms
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CITVC secures deal with Netflix for hit drama “Here to Heart”
BEIJING/NEW YORK – China International Television Corporation (CITVC) has secured a license deal with Netflix for the top-rated Chinese romantic drama Here to Heart for worldwide distribution. The news was announced by Jianing Shen, Executive Vice President of CITVC & General Manager of China Radio, Film, & Television Programs Exchanging Center (CHNPEC). Here To Heart premiered in China on Hunan Satellite Television in April of this year. Adapted to screen from … [Read more...] about CITVC secures deal with Netflix for hit drama “Here to Heart”
CITVC launches “China Hour” in Portugal with Porto Canal
BEIJING – The China International Television Corporation (CITVC) will launch China Hour in Portugal with Porto Canal. The weekly program titled China Hour will air in prime time on Wednesdays at 21:00, with two repeat broadcasts on Thursday and Saturday. China Hour on Porto Canal will commence broadcasting on 18 September. The news was announced by Ms. Jianing Shen, Executive Vice President of CITVC and General Manager of China Radio, Film … [Read more...] about CITVC launches “China Hour” in Portugal with Porto Canal
CITVC Expands Global Marketing Strategy For CCTV
BEIJING, CHINA/NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES – CITVC announced a major communication expansion plan starting in Spring 2018. As part of this initiative, CITVC hired global content industry media agencies – MJ Global Communications (MGC) and Pink Orchid International (POi). Panayiota Pagoulatos, MD of POi and MJ Sorenson, CEO of MGC are working together to help promote the Chinese mega broadcaster/production entity for 2018. Following the MIPCOM 2017 announcement of CCTV’s international doc … [Read more...] about CITVC Expands Global Marketing Strategy For CCTV
Left Bank and CITVC sign deal
UK drama producer Left Bank Pictures and China International Television Corporation (CITVC) have signed a co-development deal for an English language drama for the Chinese and international market, it was announced at the China International Film & TV Programs Exhibition. Under the deal, both parties will take ideas to the table over the coming months with a view to selecting one high end English language television series to go into production by next year to then air in China. Sony … [Read more...] about Left Bank and CITVC sign deal
Lion Television signs deal with CCTV-10
Lion Television has signed a major co-production deal with leading Chinese science and education channel CCTV-10 and CITVC, their global marketing agent, to bring the story of Confucius to an international audience. Confucius will explore the life and legacy of China's extraordinarily influential sage, teacher and philosopher who lived over two and a half thousand years ago. This series will combine the ambitious drama of his life with stunning locations and unique documentary … [Read more...] about Lion Television signs deal with CCTV-10