Despite being only mid-2011, DCI and its numerous channels, have been making major advances in the U.S and overseas and leaving no stone unturned. Already it has launched three new domestic channels – kid-friendly Hub, a multiplatform joint-venture with Hasbro; Oprah Winfrey’s latest inspirational venture OWN; and 3Net (with Sony Corporation and IMAX) the world’s fi rst 24/7 3DTV network. At its recent Upfront event in New York City, which TV ASIA Plus attended, President and … [Read more...] about The global frontier

TVAPlus: Metan has been in China for about two years and you’ve worked on a number of General Entertainment shows. What challenges do you face developing these ideas for China’s massive audience? There are certainly a lot of cultural differences that have to be dealt with and also just plain experience in international markets. For example when we fi rst started Hello Hollywood showbiz news programme we quickly learned that what the Chinese audience wants to know about Hollywood is … [Read more...] about Talk the talk

There is no doubt that documentary making is at an all-time high in Asia. Formerly the playground for big foreign producers and channels, today more local talent are getting their break in this diverse genre. Of all the formats and programmes being produced here, the one with the biggest export potential is factual programming. Today’s Asian audiences are also keen to see more of these programmes and channels are responding to viewers’ expectations commissioning more stories that … [Read more...] about No disputing the facts

Indonesian TV, competitive, fast and evolving is using various format TV programmemes to keep its audiences’ attention fixed squarely on the box. But it’s not just a cut and paste job, Indonesian producers are now tailoring their shows to meet local styles and tastes, Ron Corben explains. Indonesia television has come a long way since its early days of a single network and a handful of foreign bought shows and ‘sinetrons’ from India. In 1989 private TV channels entered … [Read more...] about A format for success