BBC Worldwide is introducing Top Gear Korea at the Asia Television Forum (ATF), during a launch event on 7 December. Joyce Yeung, GM & SVP for BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution Asia, said, “We’ve had a hugely successful year launching formats in Asia, particularly in Korea where audiences have embraced Top Gear and Dancing with the Stars.” Korea’s local production of Top Gear outperformed the XTM prime time average across all major demographics. Dancing with the Stars … [Read more...] about Gearing up for ATF
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
BBC Worldwide Productions dominated U.S. households this week, wrapping up November sweeps with the most buzzed about series finale in Dancing with the Stars history. The series 11 finale was the franchise’s strongest finale in six seasons and was America’s most-watched entertainment telecast this fall. DWTS was up by 4.8 million viewers and by 23% in Adults 18-49 compared to its finale the prior year. Gaining viewers and young adults throughout its 2-hour broadcast, the show’s … [Read more...] about Dancing With The Stars Season 11 finale commands 26.4 million viewers
South East Asia Dances with the Stars
South East Asia has succumbed to the romance of the rumba, the Latin beat of the cha-cha-cha and the Hollywood grace of the waltz as two new territories pick up the glittering format Dancing with the Stars (Strictly Come Dancing). Vietnam (VTV3) and Indonesia (IVM) are the latest two countries to license the reality TV format from BBC Worldwide. IVM, Indonesia’s national commercial broadcaster, plans to broadcast its local version, entitled Dancing with the Stars, later this year. … [Read more...] about South East Asia Dances with the Stars