Cannes/London/New York - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) has broken into new markets through new deals in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Africa. Reality shows from BET, VH1 and Spike will be adapted and localised for broadcast in both new and established territories. The news was announced ahead of MIP Formats by Caroline Beaton, senior vice president, international programme sales, MTV Networks International. Spike’s Pros v Joes, the reality competition where average Joes have the chance to … [Read more...] about MTVNI formats to land in new territories
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MTV Networks International enters into strategic alliance with The Chosunilbo
CASBAA/Hong Kong/Seoul/Singapore - MTV Networks International announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with The Chosunilbo, a division of Chosun Media, for collaboration on live events, production, licensing and international distribution. The Chosunilbo is the leading daily newspaper company in South Korea and is planning to launch a new general entertainment cable television channel once The Korea Communication Commission awards broadcasting licenses by the end of 2010. If … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International enters into strategic alliance with The Chosunilbo
MTV Networks International promotes Suharjono as Sammy Yoo exits
Singapore/Tokyo/Seoul/Beijing - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced that Indra Suharjono has been promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president/managing director for MTVN North and Southeast Asia. Suharjono will continue to be based in Singapore and report to Bob Bakish, president MTVNI. In this expanded role, Suharjono will lead the growth, strategic direction and management of MTV Networks Japan and MTV Networks Korea, adding to her existing responsibilities of … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International promotes Suharjono as Sammy Yoo exits
MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
London/New York - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced that Tiao Zhan Xiao Yong Shi, the Chinese format adaptation of Nickelodeon's GUTS, will premiere on China Central Television (CCTV) during Summer 2009. The format deal is the first time a kids' format will air in the Chinese market. The new prime-time series will follow Nickelodeon's groundbreaking original hit formula with an hour-long action-sports game show. Each episode will allow kid contestants to live out some of their … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
London/New York - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced that Tiao Zhan Xiao Yong Shi, the Chinese format adaptation of Nickelodeon’s GUTS, will premiere on China Central Television (CCTV) during Summer 2009. The format deal is the first time a kids’ format will air in the Chinese market. The new prime-time series will follow Nickelodeon’s groundbreaking original hit formula with an hour-long action-sports game show. Each episode will allow kid contestants to live out … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
Shock exit for MTV’s Ian Stewart
Singapore - Following rumours of another executive reshuffle at MTV Networks International, senior vice president of MTVNI and Viacom Brand Solutions Ian Stewart is set to leave the company. End-June 2008, Television Asia Plus reported the sudden exit of Li Yifei, executive vice president and managing director of MTV Networks China. Other executive departures were believed to be imminent, but Stewart's exit was only confirmed this week. Asked about rumours of yet another restructure, MTV Asia … [Read more...] about Shock exit for MTV’s Ian Stewart
