Hello! Hollywood, the number one show about Hollywood in Mandarin, has expanded its weekly magazine format show from 30 to 45 minutes. Produced by Metan Development Group (Metan), the 45 minute version of the series was unveiled to viewers this month. Hello! Hollywood has proven so popular with Chinese audiences that the affiliate stations requested a longer format for 2011 and beyond,” said Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan. “The series definitely has made a mark in China, and … [Read more...] about More Hollywood for China
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Metan Development Group celebrates first anniversary of Hello! Hollywood
Los Angeles - Metan Development Group (Metan) will reach a milestone this September as it prepares to celebrate the first anniversary of its weekly entertainment news series Hello! Hollywood, announced Metan President/CEO Larry Namer. Hello! Hollywood first launched on 4 September 2009 on 10 stations in China, and after only twelve months, is now available on over 50 stations, expanding its reach from 200 million to 600 million viewers. Hello! Hollywood is also available on 13 major Chinese … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group celebrates first anniversary of Hello! Hollywood
Metan Development Group and Ruyi Media Group enter strategic relationship
Los Angeles - Metan Development Group (Metan) has entered into a strategic relationship with Ruyi Media Group’s film operation Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment Company (Ruyi Film), a major producer and distributor of quality film and television content in China. Metan and Ruyi Film will work together in various forms of media development with a strong focus on film, leveraging each entities’ expertise, network and resources. Larry Namer, President/CEO, Metan said, “Metan is … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group and Ruyi Media Group enter strategic relationship
Metan Development Group partners with Changan Ford in Q3
Beijing - Metan Development Group (Metan) has inked an exclusive deal with Changan Ford for the title sponsorship of Hello! Hollywood, the weekly entertainment news series tailored to Chinese audiences, announced Larry Namer, president & CEO, Metan. The New Ford Fiesta has signed on a title sponsor of Hello! Hollywood, presenting five music countdown videos in each episode. The sponsorship, that will run during throughout third quarter 2010, will also extend to Metan’s online video portal … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group partners with Changan Ford in Q3
Metan Development Group taps TV industry veteran Neil Strum as Executive Vice President
Los Angeles - Industry veteran Neil Strum will join Metan Development Group (Metan) this month as executive vice president, announced Metan president/CEO Larry Namer. In his new role, Strum is charged with overseeing operations for the company. Prior to joining Metan, Strum served as a senior vice president at William Morris Agency, developing new revenue and business models for the agency , working with such clients as Barry Sonnenfeld, John Chu and Hasbro . Before leaving William Morris, he … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group taps TV industry veteran Neil Strum as Executive Vice President
Metan Development Group strikes Icons deal with Tianjin TV in China
Cannes, MIPTV - Metan Development Group (Metan) has inked a deal with Tianjin TV in China to produce and distribute its new series Icons nationally in China, the announcement was made by Larry Namer, president & CEO of Metan. The deal marks Metan’s first co-production with a satellite TV partner. Icons will debut in July 2010 to Chinese audiences. Scheduled to air Fridays at 11 PM on Tianjin Satellite TV and Sundays at 6:30 PM on Tianjin’s Binhai Channel. Tianjin Satellite TV has a … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group strikes Icons deal with Tianjin TV in China