Eyeworks format Celebrity Splash has added another major TV market to the list of licensees. Jeff Goldman, Co-MD of Eyeworks International Distribution, said, “We are truly excited to see the local adaptation of Celebrity Splash in South Korea, one of the most advanced and impressive television markets. No doubt it will bring MBC impressive ratings and awe the Korean audience as our other partners’ versions have around the world.” Celebrity … [Read more...] about “Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
Q: Could you share with us about LiTV’s latest PAX (Pan Asia-Pacific Cross Media Survey) results?JF: We’ve got the latest results, Q3 2012. In comparison with the previous quarter - in the lifestyle space, we are one of the top growing channels. Singapore and Malaysia are our top markets in terms of growth. At the end of the day, our brand positioning is that we go for quality viewers. The results solidify what we have set out to do. Now with technology in the forefront, … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: LiTV’s Anne Chan and Juliana Foo
KBS World turns 10
KBS World began operations in a small office in the summer of 2003, ignited by an effort to reach out to fans of Korean TV content. Mainly, a few popular KBS TV programmes were sold or broadcast for Koreans who lived in the U.S. to keep them up-to-date with news and new trends in Korea. The subsequent flourishing of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) propelled the desire for Korean TV programmes, leading to the rapid expansion of KBS World. By the late 1990s, South Korean entertainment and culture grew to … [Read more...] about KBS World turns 10
ArirangTV now available in Russia and Tanzania
Korea’s ArirangTV will be launched on Russia's IPTV operator Rostelecom as well as two cable operators, MTS and ER-telecom, starting from July 2013. Hereafter, the channel will be made accessible to all regions within the country. ArirangTV first debuted in Moscow, Russia in 2000 with subtitling services provided from March 2008. ArirangTV also acquired the official broadcasting license in Russia in 2011. In 2013, ArirangTV began to provide ratings in all of its programmes as per Russian … [Read more...] about ArirangTV now available in Russia and Tanzania
Arirang TV launches Korean culinary show
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union reported that Arirang TV has launched a new programme, Tales of Hansik , that examines Korea’s culinary culture. Tales of Hansik focuses on Hansik’s (Korean cuisine’s) excellence, nutritional values and scientific Korean recipes. Separately, Rapid TV News reported that the show is set to introduce 13 different segments covering the history of Korean cuisine, how to cook it, and the cuisine’s nutritional benefits. … [Read more...] about Arirang TV launches Korean culinary show
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