SINGAPORE – MTV Asia has announced the premiere of a local, 30-minute special inspired by the original, legendary hip-hop series Yo! MTV Raps. Reinvented for a new generation of fans, the standalone special will feature Asian hip-hop artists from Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, giving audiences a taste of Asia’s current hip-hop scene. “We are really excited to unveil this localised edition. Hip-hop culture is lived and breathed across the world, and there is an … [Read more...] about MTV Asia’s “Yo! MTV Raps” to feature region’s hip-hop scene
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SPI International / FILMBOX Channels Group reach the Caribbean
SPI International / FILMBOX Channels Group offer a portfolio of TV channels featuring sports, fashion, lifestyle, documentary and music programming. Some of the channels are already carried by Green Dot, the provider of innovative telecommunications and technology-based services in Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada. More operators are already in the process of adding up SPI's channels. “Our channel offer is very diverse, so are the target groups and audiences we are serving. Our two sports … [Read more...] about SPI International / FILMBOX Channels Group reach the Caribbean
MTV Sessions engages James Morrison
Singapore – MTV Sessions, a multi-platform music series developed by MTV for regional and international artists to perform in front of a live audience, will return for a second installation. The showcase will feature Island Records singer-songwriter James Morrison performing from his latest album, The Awakening. MTV Sessions with James Morrison will be shot at Resort World Sentosa’s Waterfront Studio on 8 April, with a 28 April air date. The performance venue is at a purpose-built TV … [Read more...] about MTV Sessions engages James Morrison
MTV goes behind the scenes
MTV Southeast Asia is broadcasting a rock documentary, based on this year’s Music Matters festival in Singapore, on 4 October. The documentary, produced by Siren Films, features opinions from industry heavyweights and artists from around the world, including an interview with Canadian punk rock band Simple Plan. The film also goes behind the scenes of Music Matters for Japan, an initiative that aims to aid Japan Red Cross and Peace Boat, two non-profit organizations involved in rebuilding … [Read more...] about MTV goes behind the scenes
MTV Vietnam hits the airwaves today
Singapore/Ho Chi Minh City – Viacom International Media Networks and UTV today announced the launch of a dedicated MTV service for Vietnam. Commencing at 20:00 tonight, MTV Vietnam will air 24-hours a day with a reach of more than 900,000 Cable TV households via cable operators VCTV, HCTV, K+, VTC, MyTV, and HCATV. The channel will launch with MTV Thích Mê, a local music request show during the channel’s primetime Vietnamese-produced 2-hour programming block. Other localized weekend … [Read more...] about MTV Vietnam hits the airwaves today
Endemol goes Latin
London/Los Angeles – Endemol and Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment have joined forces for the international talent show ¡Q’viva! The Chosen, starring superstar couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony with acclaimed show producer, Jamie King. Endemol will leverage its network of operations in Latin America for the international production of the show, which will seek out today’s greatest talent in Latin music, artistry and dance and will be filmed in cities and villages … [Read more...] about Endemol goes Latin
