Treasure Box Japan was initiated at MIPCOM 2012 when seven Japanese broadcasters, namely Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), TV Asahi Corporation (TV Asahi), Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc (TBS), TV Tokyo Corporation (TV Tokyo), Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV) and Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), joined forces to promote Japanese content collectively, notably formats. AT MIPTV 2013, the second installment of “Treasure … [Read more...] about Treasure Box Japan at MIPFormats
MIPTV 2013
Chinese version of Stars in Danger a hit
Banijay International’s format Stars in Danger: The High Dive, has become a hit on China’s Jiangsu Satellite Television. The Chinese version, which features some of the biggest celebrities from China and neighbouring East Asian countries, showcases recent Nick Kids Choice Awards winner for Favourite Asian Act Geng HAN, Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung, singer Rain Li, and Taiwanese pop star Vaness Wu, premiered recently with 1.87% in its timeslot across 46 states, according to … [Read more...] about Chinese version of Stars in Danger a hit
It’s a Wrap!
ATTENDEE PROFILES Of the 4,000 programme acquisition executives, 800 were VOD and digital buyers which was a 30% increase on the previous year. Reed reported significant year-on-year increases in the numbers of companies participating from Russia (+18%), Ukraine (+30%), Brazil (+17%) and the United Arab Emirates (+58%). With 79 companies represented, China’s delegation was the largest ever at MIPTV. Also, Argentina has been selected as MIPCOM 2013’s Country of Honour. RED CARPET … [Read more...] about It’s a Wrap!
International Digital Emmys
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the International Digital Emmy Awards at a ceremony attended by over 300 international executives from the television, broadband, and mobile industries. The Awards is organised in partnership with Reed MIDEM and sponsored by the Bell Fund of Canada. Australia’s dirtgirlworld... dig it all bagged the award for Best Digital Program: Children & Young People, Canada’s Guidestones triumphed in the … [Read more...] about International Digital Emmys
Inaugural Médaille d’Honneur Awards
Six renowned international television executives were presented with the inaugural MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Awards, recognising their outstanding contributions to the international television business and leading roles in developing the global TV community. The awards were given out by Reed MIDEM CEO, Paul Zilk, during the MIPTV 50th Anniversary Gala dinner at the Carlton Hotel. The six award recipients are: Jan Mojto, CEO of Beta Film; Armando Nunez, President and Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Inaugural Médaille d’Honneur Awards
ORF and CCTV sign co-pro deal
On April 9, Richard Grasl, ORF’s Chief Financial Officer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ming LUO, Vice President of CCTV, Beijing, for the exchange of expertise and for the coproduction of new wildlife and nature films together with ORF’s celebrated UNIVERSUM strand. Grasl said, “For more than a quarter of a century UNIVERSUM has set international standards for the highest quality natural history documentaries, and it is especially gratifying to see this recognised … [Read more...] about ORF and CCTV sign co-pro deal
