Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 25th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market | Online (FILMART Online) opened today, 15 March and continues through 18 March, bringing together nearly 7,000 industry participants, including representatives of more than 670 exhibitors, from 81 countries and regions. The event will see the release and promotion of over 2,000 film and television productions to potential buyers from around the world. Industry players from across … [Read more...] about 25th FILMART opens today as online event, global film and TV industry explores opportunities
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Five finalists & judges announced for 2018 ATF formats pitch
Leading independent distributor all3media international and the Asia Television Forum confirmed the five shortlisted formats selected to be presented live on-stage during the highly anticipated 2018 ATF Formats Pitch. The five formats entering the final phase of this premier pitching competition for creators and producers of new and original non-scripted entertainment formats in Asia include: Formats Pitch Top 5 Finalists Project Title Company Country Post … [Read more...] about Five finalists & judges announced for 2018 ATF formats pitch
Marry Me Now in China
Armoza Formats’ new factual entertainment show, Marry Me Now, has now been acquired in China by Legend Media. The two parties have previously partnered on The Green Project, the sketch comedy show that aired on Hunan TV and became the channel’s number one show in the time slot. Marry Me Now has already been taken in eight countries to date. The stirring factual format was most recently acquired in South Africa and Belgium, with other key territories including France, Italy and Germany. … [Read more...] about Marry Me Now in China
ITV Studios brings back “Saturday Night Takeaway” for MIPTV 2013
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is bringing a refreshed version of ITV Studios’ primetime entertainment format Saturday Night Takeaway to MIPTV 2013, after the show successfully returned on ITV in the UK on February 23, with a peak audience of 8.1 million and averaging 7.1 million across the show, making it the most watched programme of the night and ITV's highest rating Saturday night show so far this year. “Saturday Night Takeaway is a proven international hit format … [Read more...] about ITV Studios brings back “Saturday Night Takeaway” for MIPTV 2013
Going for another spin
Singapore – Korean network XTM has recommissioned Top Gear Korea for two more series, both set to air next year. BBC Worldwide introduced Top Gear Korea to buyers at the Asia Television Forum (ATF) this year as one of its key focuses, alongside other programming highlights such as natural history title Frozen Planet. The format debuted on XTM in August and outperformed the network’s prime time average across all major demographics. To date, the original show has been licensed to 198 … [Read more...] about Going for another spin
Top Gear gaining traction in Asia
London – Hit motoring series Top Gear is continuing to make inroads into Asia, as BBC Worldwide announces that South Korea is the latest country to license the format. CJ E&M, South Korea’s biggest media conglomerate, will launch a brand new local version of the show on men’s lifestyle channel XTM from August this year. The 13 weekly episodes will be hosted by former professional racing driver Kim Jin-Pyo, car and bike enthusiast Kim Kap-Soo and Yeon Jung-Hoon, member of the … [Read more...] about Top Gear gaining traction in Asia
