Japan - Japan’s NHK public broadcaster was showcasing its latest 8K OLED screen at IBC, developed in conjunction with LG Display and Astra Design. Measuring a staggering 130” across, the current plastic ultra-thin model can drop from the ceiling in the style of a cinema screen, and comprises 4 separate 65” screens stitched together. The screen is just 1mm ‘thin’. Engineers from NHK’s Science & Technology Research Labs, speaking at IBC, said the R&D team were working towards having the … [Read more...] about NHK ready with 8K
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Platform for industry deliberation
Six great shows were part of a single exhibition that attracted 40,660 visitors to Tokyo this June. Content Tokyo was an amalgamation of creation, distribution, licensing, technology, service and marketing in relations to entertainment content. The international event saw 1,371 exhibitors from 19 countries, bringing their latest products and services to one location. As the world of content is changing across all platforms, TV, films, games, books, music, applications, web and mobile have become … [Read more...] about Platform for industry deliberation
Nippon heading to MIPCOM with new formats and drama
Tokyo – Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), announced that the company will be heading to MIPCOM 2016 with a new drama, Pretty Proofreader (10 x 60’), and two new formats Burning Questions! (60’eps) and The Character (60’ eps). The broadcaster recently released its popular format Dragons’ Den (Shark Tank in the US) currently available in 29 formats and airing in 184 countries across the globe, and the hit drama series The Last Cop into its … [Read more...] about Nippon heading to MIPCOM with new formats and drama
Japanese screen for the world
CONTENT TOKYO allows professionals in the TV entertainment content business to negotiate, network and discover inspiration and new ideas efficiently all in one place. The 6th edition of Japan’s largest comprehensive trade show will take place from 29 June to 1 July, uniting six exhibitions: Licensing Japan, Production Companies Expo, Content Solutions Expo, Advanced Content Technology Expo, Content Marketing Expo and the Creators’ Expo. Last year featured 1,323 exhibitors hailing … [Read more...] about Japanese screen for the world
Viacom launches MTV HITS in Japan
APOS – Bali, Indonesia– Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has collaborated with AbemaTV, Inc. to introduce MTV HITS, a curated international music channel on the Internet TV station in Japan. MTV HITS on AbemaTV offers music fans in Japan access to a curated 24/7 international music experience anytime, anywhere. The world’s biggest youth entertainment brand will curate the hottest international music videos including international hits playlists, artists’ specials showcasing … [Read more...] about Viacom launches MTV HITS in Japan
Japan is Country of Honour at MIPCOM2016
Cannes– Reed MIDEM announced that Japan has been named the MIPCOM 2016 Country of Honour. According to research by Mitsubishi Research Institute, penetration of 4K television sets in Japan is poised to explode, from around 6% of households this year to more than half of the marketplace by 2020 – ahead of forecasts for either North America or Europe. Japan’s production sector is also shifting widely to 4K, as witnessed by the programming on show at MIPCOM. MIPCOM 2016 will feature a look … [Read more...] about Japan is Country of Honour at MIPCOM2016
