London – Three of the Warner Bros. Television Group’s most successful long running scripted series, Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and ER have been commissioned and optioned as local versions in the Philippines, Thailand and India. Pretty Little Liars, one of the most buzzed about series among young women in the U.S. and around the world, is currently in production in the Philippines. Produced by ABC Development Corporation, the 22-episode local … [Read more...] about Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
Gossip Girl
tvN series becomes first Korean drama to get U.S. remake
Broadcasting and format rights for Korean dramas have previously been sold in Asian territories, but Nine: Nine Time Travels is the first drama ever to be remade in the United States. Fake Empire Entertainment, a major production company with hit dramas including Gossip Girl, The O.C and The Carrie Diaries, will be producing this programme. Pilot programme production is expected to take place in early 2014, and actress Yunjin Kim serves as Executive … [Read more...] about tvN series becomes first Korean drama to get U.S. remake
Chinese college drama
Beijing – China’s Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) and H& R Century TV (H&R), in conjunction with Metan Development Group (Metan), Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) and the creative team behind the TV series Gossip Girl, have come together to develop a modern new teen drama series (30x60min) set in China. Instrumental in bringing the parties together, Metan together with WBITVP, will provide development and production consultation on the project. Set to … [Read more...] about Chinese college drama