Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific today signed a volume deal with Korea’s leading broadcaster, MBC, locking in content for Oh!K, a new general entertainment channel. Ricky Ow, President of Turner Asia Pacific, said, “Oh!K combines the best in content with Turner's proven history in curating some of the most successful channels in Asia Pacific. We are thrilled to partner with MBC in creating what I'm sure will be an iconic brand for Southeast Asia, and we are … [Read more...] about Turner launches Oh!K
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MBC acquires “Celebrity Style Story”
MBC has acquired one of World Wide Entertainment’s hit lifestyle shows Celebrity Style Story. The show was produced by Thunderbird Films, one of Canada's biggest TV production companies. Celebrity Style Story tells the story of one celebrity's style evolution through their unforgettable hair, make-up and fashion choices. How the highs and lows of their career affected their look, and how their personal relationships influenced their outfit choices. Celebrity Style Story covers all the … [Read more...] about MBC acquires “Celebrity Style Story”
Endemol’s “Your Face Sounds Familiar” to make Middle East debut
London – Endemol announced on March 3 that its global entertainment format Your Face Sounds Familiar has sold to the Middle East for the first time. The celebrity talent show with a comedy twist has been commissioned for a 10-episode, weekly prime time series by MBC, the largest channel group in the region. Produced by Endemol Middle East, the programme will feature well-known local personalities and air on MBC4 and MBC Egypt. Lara Haddad, Managing Director of Endemol Middle … [Read more...] about Endemol’s “Your Face Sounds Familiar” to make Middle East debut
​Korea’s MBC ​appoints new president
Seoul – Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that the newly elected president of South Korea's second-largest TV network MBC took office on February 25, 2014, vowing to rebuild the company's status as one of the nation's most popular TV channels by providing differentiated programming. Ahn Kwang-han, who led MBC's cable TV unit, MBC Plus Media, was officially elected MBC's president in a shareholders' meeting on February 21. MBC's largest shareholder, the Foundation for Broadcast … [Read more...] about ​Korea’s MBC ​appoints new president
“Celebrity Splash” heads to MBC South Korea
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
Jap drama “Queen of the Classroom” to get Korean remake
NTV has announced the South Korean broadcast of the remake of the hit drama series Queen of the Classroom. South Korea’s Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) will feature the drama series via terrestrial broadcast on June 12, 2013. Renamed Queen’s Classroom, the original 11 episodes of Queen of the Classroom aired in Japan from July 2005 to September 2005. Slated to debut eight years after the Japanese broadcast, Queen’s Classroom will be directed by Lee Dong-Yoon, with the … [Read more...] about Jap drama “Queen of the Classroom” to get Korean remake
