National Geographic Television International (NGTI) has closed a slew of new deals with Asian broadcasters. China's CCTV acquired 1 X 52" factual titles including NGT's wildlife show Ultimate Viper, biblical history show Secret Jesus (1 X 52"), current affairs title The World's Most Dangerous Drug and science show Human Voltage: Struck by Lightning. CCTV also picked up shows from two independent producers represented by NGTI, The Human Footprint (1 x 52) from UK's Touch Productions and series … [Read more...] about Raft of Asian sales for NGTI
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East-West partnerships blooming in
IN the field of international television co-productions, East-West collaborations in Asia have never been more numerous- or proving more popular with viewers.And that trend will continue to accelerate, according to executives on both sides of the globe. Among the catalysts are sheer financial need; the growing appetite of audiences in the West for Asian stories and themes; substantial support from government agencies such as Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA), Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about East-West partnerships blooming in
Ten-HD to debut Dec. 16
Sydney - Australia will get its second dedicated HD channel when Ten-HD debuts on Dec. 16, screening at least 50 hours a week of first-run programming including movies, sport, documentaries and series. Designed to complement Ten’s main channel, the HD service will air two hours of documentaries in the late afternoon each weekday, sourced from National Geographic, Granada and Channel 4; it’s negotiating to buy a package of titles from Discovery. Late night, opposite Ten’s late … [Read more...] about Ten-HD to debut Dec. 16
Fox and NGC top first Peoplemeter research rankings in Japan
FOX and National Geographic Channel (NGC) have topped the first Peoplemeter research for cable and satellite channels in Japan. The first week’s data released by Video Research Ltd. places FOX as the top entertainment channel and fourth rated channel in primetime ratings among 38 channels which include movie services and Japanese drama channels. FOX rated fourth following two animation channels and a sports channel which aired the Japanese professional baseball league playoff. NGC topped … [Read more...] about Fox and NGC top first Peoplemeter research rankings in Japan
Wieden and Kennedy Shanghai takes three awards at CASBAA TV Advertising Awards 2007
Hong Kong – The CASBAA TV Advertising Awards 2007 were presented on Nov. 1 at the Academy for Performing Arts in Hong Kong. In its fourth year, the awards recognize and promote advertising creative excellence in multi-channel TV across Asia Pacific. Astro’s Astro on Demand “Tai Chor La” campaign won the John Doherty Trophy for Campaign of the Year and Best TVC Southeast Asia. Wieden and Kennedy Shanghai’s “JUMP” campaign for Nike featuring Chinese … [Read more...] about Wieden and Kennedy Shanghai takes three awards at CASBAA TV Advertising Awards 2007
National Geographic’s new entertainment unit to be led by David Beal
Washington - National Geographic Global Media (NGGM) has created National Geographic Entertainment, which combines into a single operating group National Geographic's Cinema Ventures, Feature Films, Kids Entertainment, Home Entertainment and Music & Radio divisions. The new unit will be led by David Beal, who has been promoted to President, National Geographic Entertainment, from his former role of President, National Geographic Music & Radio, where he was responsible for the launch of Nat Geo … [Read more...] about National Geographic’s new entertainment unit to be led by David Beal
