What were the main objectives for TVB to be present here this year? FILMART is a very important event — it’s the second largest TV and film industry exhibition in the world — and as the leading TV station in Hong Kong, we have to be present. And it’s also encouraged by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council) to promote the industry. Our role is quite special. We are a TV station, and we produce programmes ourselves. We have our own production team, our own TVB … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
Japan
MIPTV: Fuji TV partners with Crunchyroll
Cannes, France – Japanese television network Fuji TV announced on April 7 a major international syndication deal with online video giant Crunchyroll throughout Asia, including Mainland China, Europe and the Americas. The deal signals Fuji TV’s strength as a primary Drama producer where premium broadcast networks can generate additional revenue in new markets and demographics. Under the terms of the deal with Crunchyroll, Fuji TV has licensed premium hit titles from the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Fuji TV partners with Crunchyroll
Global Agency to distribute Asahi’s “Who Is The Real Celebrity?”
International television distribution company, Global Agency and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), a Japanese TV and radio broadcaster, have jointly announced that Global Agency will be representing the hit format, Who Is The Real Celebrity. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies. Who Is The Real Celebrity has been a smash hit for the past nine years on ABC, airing in prime time. Farrell E. Meisel, Global Agency’s Director of Development, said: “Global … [Read more...] about Global Agency to distribute Asahi’s “Who Is The Real Celebrity?”
NHK WORLD TV expands in the U.S.
Tokyo – NHK WORLD TV, the 24-hour English channel of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, is now available to an additional 2.7 million households in 65 cities throughout the United States. AT&T, the largest IPTV provider in the country, began this service on February 21. Combined with New York and some major U.S. cities where NHK WORLD TV’s 24-hour broadcast is already available, the channel is now covering more ground in the U.S. Part of NHK WORLD TV’s programming has … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV expands in the U.S.
NHK WORLD TV to air “Broadcasters’ Eye”
Tokyo – Broadcasters’ Eye is a series that offers English-language versions of outstanding programmes produced by Japan’s commercial broadcasters. The series was launched in 2010 with an aim of introducing diverse broadcasting culture of Japan to overseas through NHK WORLD TV. Broadcast every March since then, two programmes that received domestic awards will be aired this year. March 22: 9.10pm-10pm (JST) and other time slots New Life Blossoms in an … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV to air “Broadcasters’ Eye”
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
