Caracol Television has entered a new negotiation with Viki, a global interactive television site that allows its users to subtitle their favourite programmes in over 150 languages. Caracol will top the list of Latin content with productions such as Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord; Made in Cartagena and Broken Promises. With this negotiation, Viki users in Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Cambodia and New Zealand will be able to enjoy some of Caracol Television's top … [Read more...] about Caracol Television expands internationally with Viki
Japan
NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
Tokyo – The NHK morning serial drama Carnation and the historical drama series Atsuhime will be aired from mid-July in Myanmar. They will be the first NHK dramas to air on terrestrial television in Myanmar since the transition from military to civilian rule in 2011. The telecasts are part of a project involving Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) and a commercially operated satellite broadcaster, Myanmar National TV (MNTV). The two NHK dramas will be screened on the … [Read more...] about NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
Japan’s WOWOW secures broadcast rights for “Sound of Change Live”
Los Angeles, U.S - WOWOW Inc., a premium paid television company in Japan, will stream the four-hour live global concert, Sound of Change from London on the network’s digital Members on Demand channel alongside international broadcasters NBC in the US and BBC in the UK on June 1, 2013. Headliner Beyonce will be joined by Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Florence + the Machine, Ellie Goulding and others as part of Gucci’s Chime for Change effort to promote female empowerment … [Read more...] about Japan’s WOWOW secures broadcast rights for “Sound of Change Live”
DHX Media to launch three kids channels on YouTube
Halifax/Los Angeles/London/Toronto/Vancouver - DHX Media has announced the launch of three paid YouTube family entertainment channels, expanding its digital footprint with the launch of DHX Kids, DHX Junior and DHX Retro. The channels join a group of premier content partners selected to be part of YouTube’s first paid channels. DHX Media digital channels will be offered in multiple countries - including Australia, Japan, and Korea, and in multiple languages including English, French, … [Read more...] about DHX Media to launch three kids channels on YouTube
The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo reveals its list of nominees
Monaco – It has been announced that eighty-one programmes will compete for a Golden Nymph as part of the Official Competition of the 53rd edition of The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo this year. The Festival’s Vice-President Laurent Puons revealed the selection of programmes that will be in the running for the ultimate prize - a Golden Nymph Award. From Asia Pacific, Japan received nominations in four categories, including Television Film and Mini Series. … [Read more...] about The Festival de Television de Monte-Carlo reveals its list of nominees
CNBC increases programming content in Japan
Singapore/Tokyo – CNBC announced that it is increasing its business and financial news content in Japan on Nikkei-CNBC from April 2013. The network’s live English language programming will increase from 7.5 hours to 12.5 hours and will include simultaneous Japanese translation. The addition of live content comes in conjunction with the unveiling of Nikkei-CNBC’s new programming schedule this month offering viewers a wider range of business news coverage from around the … [Read more...] about CNBC increases programming content in Japan
