London - Content Television (formerly known as Fireworks International) has concluded a deal with China Stories Inc. securing the worldwide distribution rights to the brand new factual series World Heritage of China. Produced by China Central Television (CCTV), the Government Network Television organisation, Oriental Media Co., Ltd. (China) and China Stories Inc (Japan), the HD documentary series highlights the diverse aspects of China. Filmed over the course of eight years with unprecedented … [Read more...] about China’s heritage in the hands of Content Television
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FCCE inks deals with Fox in Japan, Middle East
Amsterdam / Singapore - FCCE has finalized deals with Fox International Channels in Japan and the Middle East to deliver the Films & Stars Daily Entertainment Newsfeed of video content to Fox International Channels in Japan; and to deliver Star Profiles and Hollywood-related content to Fox Movies in the Middle East. The Films & Stars Daily Entertainment Newsfeed is produced by FCCE’s production and editorial teams. Every week up to 50 news items are delivered, featuring the latest on the … [Read more...] about FCCE inks deals with Fox in Japan, Middle East
NHNZ’s New Production Facilities Officially Opened
International television production company NHNZ‘s new purpose-built premises in Dunedin have been officially opened by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at a function attended by television industry representatives from New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Singapore. Prime Minister Key praised NHNZ for its innovative work which kept its programmes being shown on "dozens and dozens" of television channels in 180 countries around the world. NHNZ Managing Director Michael Stedman said the … [Read more...] about NHNZ’s New Production Facilities Officially Opened
Kamen Rider debuts in Japan on The Toei Channel
Tokyo - Toei Company, Ltd. announced that Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, the 40-episode half-hour live action kids sci-fi series, will air on the Toei Channel and Toei Channel HD in Japan for its debut this fall. In addition to its cable television broadcast on the Toei Channels, Toei Company, Ltd. has set summer 2010 for the DVD release of the series in Japan. Filled with Hollywood-style high action and special effects, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight follows the heroic adventures of teenager Kit Taylor, … [Read more...] about Kamen Rider debuts in Japan on The Toei Channel
BBC World News carried on World On-Demand
Tokyo - BBC World Japan Limited and The New Media Group, KK (TNMG) reached agreement for carriage of BBC World News, the BBC's commercially funded 24-hour news and information channel, on the World On-Demand IPTV platform in Japan, from September 5. The carriage agreement will enable English-enabled expatriate communities in Japan, such as North Indians, Australians, Northern Europeans and British, that are served by World On-Demand to see BBC World News for the first time in the market. Kaz … [Read more...] about BBC World News carried on World On-Demand
STAR appoints VP, Advertising Sales, Japan
Hong Kong/ Tokyo - STAR announced the appointment of Hiromu Iwamoto as vice president of advertising sales, Japan. He reports to Jonathan Ellis, senior vice president, advertising sales, STAR. Having officially joined STAR in July, Iwamoto oversees advertising sales activities for the company's regional office in Tokyo. "We are delighted to have Hiromu join us, leading our ad sales efforts in Japan," said Ellis. "Hiromu comes to us with a wealth of experience in generating creative solutions for … [Read more...] about STAR appoints VP, Advertising Sales, Japan
