Tokyo – Programming of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international broadcasting service in English language, will undergo a major revision starting in April 2014. ・Number of programs to increase to 43 By increasing number of regular programs from 34 to 43, its programme lineup will expand to respond to diverse needs of viewers overseas. Over 70% of total programming will be about Japan and close to 80% will be original programs by NHK WORLD TV. ・Developing new areas The new lineup … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV revamps
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TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Hong Kong – As Valentine's Day approaches, TVB has produced cross-boundary Valentine’s specials which will be broadcast to audiences in different regions through partnerships with a number of TV broadcasters or production units in Japan (Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd / Media Asia Group Holdings Limited), Korea (KBSN), Singapore (StarHub) and Malaysia (Astro) for the first time. With the theme of A Time Of Love, the programmes will include four hourly music … [Read more...] about TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Nippon TV format licensed abroad
Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) has announced that the format of Pharaoh!, the popular game show that was broadcast in Japan from July 2011 to February 2013, has been licensed abroad for the first time ever. On January 18, 2014, the Chinese remake of Pharaoh! began airing throughout mainland China on Aniworld TV, a Hunan Media Group subsidiary. Construction began on a 3,000 square metre studio in late November 2013, after consultations with … [Read more...] about Nippon TV format licensed abroad
NHK WORLD TV crosses 270 million households
As of the end of November 2013, NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international television broadcasting service, is available to over 270 million households in approximately 140 countries and regions, with an increase of 23 million households since the beginning of 2013. Since January 1, broadcasting has also commenced in Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia through satellite operators, resulting in an increase of 240,000 households with viewing capabilities. Broadcast will be also available shortly in … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV crosses 270 million households
Sunny Saha to step down from Turner International Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Sunny Saha has announced that he will step down as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Entertainment Networks, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. with effect from the end of February. Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International, said: “Turner owes Sunny a great debt of gratitude. With passion and great professionalism, Sunny has safely guided Turner’s Southeast Asia Pacific business and its kids networks in Asia … [Read more...] about Sunny Saha to step down from Turner International Asia Pacific
New NHK President appointed
Tokyo - The Board of Governors of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) has made the decision to appoint Katsuto Momii as NHK’s new president. Katsuto Momii is currently Senior Corporate Advisor of Nihon Unisys, Ltd. The tenure of the new president will start from January 25th 2014. The current president, Masayuki Matsumoto will retire from his post on January 24th, when his 3-year term expires. … [Read more...] about New NHK President appointed
