The fourth season of Digital Emmy-nominated series Supermodelme premiered on DIVA Universal on November 18, 2013. Unlike previous seasons, Supermodelme Femme Fatale was filmed entirely in Hong Kong, and has moved from being broadcast on KIX to DIVA Universal. At a preview screening event on November 12, TV ASIA Plus spoke to Karen Seah, Executive Producer, Refinery Media, and Marianne Lee, Programming and Acquisitions Director, Universal Networks International, … [Read more...] about “Supermodelme” S4 launches on DIVA Universal
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E! rated top English pay-TV channel among Singaporean women
Singapore – In September 2013, E! was the No. 1 English pay-TV channel during primetime (out of 40 channels) among women 20-44 and PMEBS. E!’s Fashion Police is the No. 1 English pay-TV broadcast for women 20-44 for the month of September. 11 of the top 20 English GE and lifestyle telecasts among the same audience are from E!, with shows such as E! News and Keeping up with the Kardashians. E! will launch the third of its E! News Asia specials … [Read more...] about E! rated top English pay-TV channel among Singaporean women
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Linfield Ng, Director, Format Sales Liaison for NBCUniversal
Linfield Ng, Director, Format Sales Liaison for NBCUniversal, International Television Production, speaks exclusively to TV ASIA Plus about the Indonesian deal. Q: Which territories in Asia have localised Top Chef and what do you think is the selling point of this format? L: It’s only in Indonesia so far, we have another coming soon, but it’s in its final stage of being signed. Top Chef’s selling points: Emmy award-winning culinary competition show 11 … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Linfield Ng, Director, Format Sales Liaison for NBCUniversal
Dating show “Baggage” travels to China
London – NBCUniversal Formats has sold dating show Baggage to Chinese satellite channel GuangXi, which reaches more than 800 million households. Baggage China will be made by production company Shixi Media and will air for 13 weeks on GuangXi Satellite from mid-September. This is NBCUniversal Format’s third deal in China, following Dance Your Ass Off, which aired on ZheJiang Satellite, and game show hit Still Standing, series two of which is … [Read more...] about Dating show “Baggage” travels to China
NBCUniversal creates awards for Asian women
High Heeled Warriors Singapore - Following NBCUniversal’s High Heeled Warriors research roadshow to advertisers and media buyers, the network plans to roll out the inaugural High Heeled Warrior Awards in the next few months. The High Heeled Warrior Awards will recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in Asia who have contributed to society in their industry and community. Nominations for the first three categories will be shortlisted by a panel of judges. The public will be … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal creates awards for Asian women
Telemundo launches in Africa
Telemundo channel launch Mimiami - The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television has launched the Telemundo channel in Africa. This telenovela channel, available in English and Portuguese, is a pioneer in the territory, with a presence in more than 48 countries in the continent through Multichoice’s digital pay-TV satellite platform, DStv.The launch was preceded by a major event in the city of Johannesburg, where local media and clients joined and welcomed … [Read more...] about Telemundo launches in Africa