Hong Kong– The CASBAA Sports TV Forum in Beijing held Aug. 24 highlighted potential business opportunities for sports TV in China. Themed “All-win with the Olympics”, the Forum was hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT) and co-organized by CASBAA and China International Television Corporation (CITVC), the commercial arm of state broadcaster CCTV. More than 300 reps of Chinese and European sports bodies, sports TV networks and sports management … [Read more...] about CASBAA Sports TV Forum explores business opportunities in China
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High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
Singapore / Hong Kong- Disney Channel’s premiere of High School Musical 2 on Sept. 9 in Asia topped the ratings among youth demographics in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In Singapore, against all subscription TV and free-to-air programs, High School Musical 2 was the top telecast among all cable subscribers on its premiere day. Among children 4-14 in subscriber homes, the telemovie achieved a rating of 22.11 and a share of 48.5%. HSM 2 is the highest rated telecast on Disney Channel … [Read more...] about High School Musical 2 a ratings winner in Singapore, Malaysia and HK
Second APEM Summit set for Oct. 17 – 18 in LA
The 2nd annual Asia Pacific Entertainment & Media (APEM) Summit 2007, an executive-level conference and networking forum for the entertainment industries of Asia, will be held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles from Oct. 17 – 18. Hosted by Entertainment Asia Network (EAN), the event brings together Asian broadcasters, film and TV production and distribution houses, online game companies, mobile service providers, product manufacturers and legislative leaders to discuss ways to … [Read more...] about Second APEM Summit set for Oct. 17 – 18 in LA
Australia’s third top model to take the Runway to LA
Sydney- In the footsteps of Australia's Next Top Model, pay TV channel Fox8 has commissioned Granada to produce Runway to LA, a five-part observational reality series. Runway to LA will follow the journey of Jordan Loukas, the people’s choice winner (but third placed overall) in this year’s Australia’s Next Top Model, as she’s challenged to see if she has what it takes to succeed in the international fashion world. Charlotte Dawson, a feisty Australia’s Next Top … [Read more...] about Australia’s third top model to take the Runway to LA
Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows
Sydney- Foxtel has secured exclusive television rights to the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, the Tony awards and the American Music Awards, plus excusive live coverage of the Emmy awards. Foxtel also announced a new, 3-year deal to serve as the official broadcaster of the Helpmann Awards, which recognise excellence in live performance in Australia. The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy awards will screen live on the BIO channel on Sept. 17 from 8 am EST; Network Ten has the FTA rights. … [Read more...] about Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows
Gladiators to duel again on the Seven Network
Sydney- The Seven Network is dusting off the Gladiators format, announcing that a new version of the reality show will premiere in Australia in 2008. Gladiators was last seen in Australia on 1995. The network has begun the search for contestants who will take on physical challenges involving manoeuvres such as hang tough, pyramid, powerball and swingshot. “It will have a new look but will still retain the classic battles between Gladiator and Contender," says Seven’s Head of Program … [Read more...] about Gladiators to duel again on the Seven Network