Get ready for a refreshing take on “where are they now”-type interviews as Julius Babao Unplugged makes its television debut on TV5 this September 22, airing every Sunday at 4 PM. Adapted from Julius Babao’s popular YouTube series, the show brings real-life stories of current & past celebrities and public figures into focus, offering viewers an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of the people they admire. Each episode of Julius Babao Unplugged showcases candid, raw conversations with … [Read more...] about From Online to On-Air: Julius Babao Unplugged Comes to TV5
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Arctic Circle to be set in Northern Europe
Munich/Helsinki - Already commissioned by Elisa Viihde and Yleisradio in Finland the production is getting ready for a launch at the end of 2018. Shooting for the Finnish-German co-produced crime thriller is set to begin in Lapland towards the end of this year. Yellow Film & TV – the largest indie production company in the Nordics – is behind the large-scale production along with Bavaria Fernsehproduktion, one of Europe’s largest production companies. The series will be directed by the … [Read more...] about Arctic Circle to be set in Northern Europe
HKTV reports HK$40m loss
Hong Kong Television Network has reported a loss of HK$40.3 million for the year ended August 31, according to The Standard. The report added that HKTV said HK$531.3 million has been invested in fixed assets, but that capital expenditure has slowed down. The company said it has either completed shooting or has been producing 190 drama programme episodes, 70 episodes of variety and infotainment programmes, and more than 1,000 episodes of purchased content, added the news report. … [Read more...] about HKTV reports HK$40m loss
Hong Kong regulator accuses government of ignoring advice
The South China Morning Post has reported that the Communications Authority (CA) said their advice was ignored, and that the government did not respond to them before making the decision not to award Ricky Wong's HKTV, a new player, a free TV licence. The news report adds that in its submission to the government, the CA said that all three applicants - HKTV, Fantastic TV and HKTVE, met the statutory requirements and the four criteria listed by the government - financial … [Read more...] about Hong Kong regulator accuses government of ignoring advice
PCCW launches HK$300 million Independent Productions fund
Hong Kong - PCCW has announced the set-up of a HK$300 million Independent Productions Fund for the acquisition of local independent productions in a bid to support the local production industry, as well as offering a greater variety of TV programme choices for Hong Kong viewers. First conceived more than a year ago, the Independent Productions Fund forms part of PCCW’s preparation for its Free TV service.PCCW welcomes the Chief Executive-in-Council’s grant of the … [Read more...] about PCCW launches HK$300 million Independent Productions fund
Hong Kong reasserts absence of cap on FTA licences
According to The Standard, Hong Kong's Commerce Secretary Gregory So Kam- leung has ordered his staff to reinstate a statement indicating there is no limit to the number of FTA TV licenses to be granted - a statement which had been deleted from the official website in September 2013. The Executive Council has thus far maintained silence, in accordance with its principle of confidentiality, over why HKTV was refused an FTA licence. This website update is seen by some as a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong reasserts absence of cap on FTA licences
