Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M has released a special video trailer for The Genius Game ahead of MIPTV 2014 in April. With buyers from overseas showing high interest in the format of the hit survival show, CJ E&M is currently involved in discussions with potential European production companies. The trailer can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQem4x_JGIg. A major hit among viewers ages 20 to 30, and also recording the highest Average Time Spent (ATS) rate among pay-TV weekend … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CJ E&M to bring “The Genius Game” to MIPTV 2014
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2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards set for Hong Kong in December
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced on March 17 that the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), will take place on December 3 in Hong Kong. “2014 MAMA returns to Hong Kong to leverage the city’s status as a focal point of Asian economy, trade, and cultural diversity,” said Shin Hyung-kwan, Executive Vice President of CJ E&M’s music channel Mnet. “Bringing together the experience and production know-how of CJ E&M as well as amazing passion of fans both … [Read more...] about 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards set for Hong Kong in December
CJ E&M and Dragon TV to collaborate on China programming
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced on March 17 that it will cooperate with Chinese satellite broadcaster Dragon TV on the local production of television program content in China. This cooperation will include the local development of hit Korean variety programmes such as Grandpas over Flowers and a spin-off Sisters over Flowers for the Chinese market, joint research and development of TV contents, and mobilisation of the production resources of Korean dramas. Grandpas over Flowers CJ … [Read more...] about CJ E&M and Dragon TV to collaborate on China programming
“MasterChef Korea” returns for third season
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced on March 14 that it will begin airing the third season of MasterChef Korea on its food channel Olive TV on April 19. The new season notably welcomes celebrity judge, Hooni Kim, the Korean-American owner of Danji in New York, the first Michelin-starred Korean restaurant. Hooni Kim Since launching in 2012, MasterChef Korea has been one of the highest-rated variety programs in Korea introducing viewers to the world of Korean and Asian cuisine. Hooni … [Read more...] about “MasterChef Korea” returns for third season
“Grandpas over Flower in Spain” launches in Korea
CJ E&M successfully began airing Grandpas over Flower in Spain, the third season of the hit Grandpas over Flower series, on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 7. The premier episode recorded a record high of average ratings of 7.7% (and a peak of 9.5%) according to AGB Nielson Korea, topping all other TV shows in Korea in its primetime Friday night timeslot. Grandpas over Flower in Spain First aired in 2013, Grandpas over Flowers is a travel-themed reality show starring veteran … [Read more...] about “Grandpas over Flower in Spain” launches in Korea
“Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M successfully began airing the fifth season of Saturday Night Life Korea (SNL Korea) on its general entertainment channel tvN on March 1. With a production strategy focused on the regular refinement of show content to match the tastes of Korean viewers, CJ E&M’s adaptation of the iconic American comedy show has been a benchmark example of the successful localisation of overseas content for the Korean market. The season five premiere was the top-rated show … [Read more...] about “Saturday Night Live Korea” enters its fifth season