Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) has secured remake rights for Red Arrow International's hit drama format The Last Cop. The show has been commissioned by Hulu, the online video service in Japan operated by HJ Holdings, a fully-owned subsidiary of Nippon TV. The production is the first original drama to be commissioned by Hulu in Japan and will air on both Hulu and Nippon TV this early summer. The Japanese version sees acclaimed actor Toshiaki Karasawa play the lead role. His … [Read more...] about Nippon TV to remake ‘The Last Cop’
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“The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle” debuts on Hulu
ABC Commercial’s Content Sales team announced an exclusive SVOD partnership with Hulu and the quintessential preschool team, The Wiggles. The Hulu subscription service will be the exclusive U.S. premiere home of Ready Steady Wiggle Series 2, and 104 episodes from The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle will be available to Hulu subscribers. The Wiggles Managing Director, Paul Field said, “Anthony, Emma, Lachy and Simon are thrilled that their hugely popular latest TV series will be … [Read more...] about “The Wiggles, Ready, Steady, Wiggle” debuts on Hulu
Ericsson ConsumerLab TV & Media Report
The latest edition of the annual Ericsson ConsumerLab TV & Media Report has found that streaming video is now almost level with traditional TV watching, with 75 percent of consumers watching streamed content several times a week, compared to 77 percent who watch scheduled broadcast TV programming several times a week. The study, now in its fifth year, also found that almost one in five viewers (19 percent) are prepared to pay for the ability to access their favored content on any device, an … [Read more...] about Ericsson ConsumerLab TV & Media Report
ABC Commercial secures SVOD deals
ABC Commercial has signed SVOD deals with Hulu and Netflix for three of its programmes – including deals with both platforms for multi award-winning children’s animation The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. The Adventures Of Figaro Pho Hulu has also acquired the hit comedy Bess Of Both Worlds (16 x 30’ HD) while Netflix has secured the acclaimed feature documentary, Stop At Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story (1 x 97’ HD), both programmes delivered high ratings in Australia. The … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial secures SVOD deals
Nippon TV announces new Cyber Business Strategy division
Tokyo, Japan – As the company continues to execute its 60th Anniversary goals and looks toward the future with "Nippon TV Group Mid-term Management Plan 2012-2015 Next60", Nippon TV announced that the company has created a new division named Cyber Business Strategy (CBS) in order to speed up the commercialisation of the company's internet-related businesses with the aim of making this a significant source of income for Nippon TV. Included in this new division, set to integrate Nippon … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new Cyber Business Strategy division
Hulu appoints Marketing SVP
Hulu has appointed Jenny Wall as SVP, Head of Marketing. Some key areas that Wall will oversee include strategy and implementation across the Hulu brand, acquisition, and retention channels as well as communications, content, consumer insights and creative. Most importantly, she will focus on building overall “brand love”, giving consumers a reason to come to Hulu and make it part of their daily lives. Wall brings over twenty years of experience as an influential figure and executive … [Read more...] about Hulu appoints Marketing SVP