Tokyo, Singapore – MTV Asia, a unit of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of Japan Hits and MTV 81, two 30-minute weekly programmes that began airing outside of Japan, on October 18 and October 20 respectively. MTV 81, an introduction of the best of Japanese music, artists and culture to audiences around the world, is an on-air extension of the existing digital platform. Japan Hits will feature a weekly round-up of the best and latest music hits from … [Read more...] about MTV debuts “MTV 81” and “Japan Hits” internationally
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MIPCOM: NTV wins MIPCOM BUYERS’ AWARD for Japanese Drama
Nippon Television Corp.’s drama, Woman -My Life for My Children- has won this year’s MIPCOM BUYERS’ AWARD for Japanese Drama. The award ceremony took place at MIPCOM. The winner is chosen from seven dramas nominated by participating broadcasters. The selecting committee consists of 14 international buyers who are recommended by MIPCOM. The award is being held for the fifth occasion this year. It was established in 2009 as one of the collaborative … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: NTV wins MIPCOM BUYERS’ AWARD for Japanese Drama
41st International Emmy nominees announced
Cannes – Nominations for the 41st International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at MIPCOM. There are 36 nominees in 9 categories. Nominations span 19 countries: Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. "Every year, the global television … [Read more...] about 41st International Emmy nominees announced
Kickboxing tournament GLORY to be televised
New York – Kickboxing league GLORY has announced its final event of the calendar year, Glory 13, featuring a televised one-night, Welterweight World Championship Tournament, taking place at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan on December 21, 2013. GLORY’s Welterweight World Championship Tournament will feature the top-ranked kickboxers at 77kg, including GLORY’s No. 1 Ranked Welterweight fighter, Nieky Holzken of the Netherlands. To emerge as the GLORY Champion, given the … [Read more...] about Kickboxing tournament GLORY to be televised
Japanese drama gets Korean remake
Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) has announced that the remake of its hit drama I'm Mita, Your Housekeeper will air on South Korea's Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) beginning on September 23, 2013. This SBS remake follows two years after the record-breaking success of the Japanese original. The drama's last episode broke records with a 40% viewer rating and 52.6% market share in Japan, the highest for dramas broadcast in Japan from 2000 onwards. The Korean series … [Read more...] about Japanese drama gets Korean remake
Foxtel launches Asian channels
Produced in Japan, the 24-hour English-language channel NHK WORLD TV is already broadcast in 140 countries to 260 million households, and is now available to Foxtel subscribers via GlobeCast Australia’s D3 satellite capacity. CCTV-9 Documentary Channel is sister channel to CCTV’s Chinese and Asian news channel CCTV News, and is the first dedicated English-language Chinese documentary channel with worldwide coverage. Produced in Beijing, the channel will be … [Read more...] about Foxtel launches Asian channels
