NHK announced the appointment of current Vice President Tatsuhiko Inoue as the next President of NHK. The appointment was decided by NHK’s Board of Governors which met on December 8 to discuss the successor to President Nobuo Inaba, whose term ends on January 24, 2026. Following the announcement, Inoue held a press conference last night to express his views on NHK’s role amid a changing media landscape. Inoue's three-year term as NHK president will begin on January 25. Inoue joined NHK as a … [Read more...] about Tatsuhiko Inoue appointed as new NHK President
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Passion Distribution brings captivating factual slate to ATF 2025
Passion Distribution returns to the Asia TV Forum and Market (ATF) with an exceptional line-up of premium factual and documentary programming, showcasing world-class storytelling from some of the industry’s most acclaimed producers. Headlining the slate is THE WHITE HOUSE (4 x 60’), produced by Nutopia for Fox Nation. This new docu-drama throws open the doors of the world’s most famous residence, uncovering its secrets and scandals. The opening season delves into the lives of America’s first … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution brings captivating factual slate to ATF 2025
ARTE Distribution Closes Multiple International Deals for Its Best-Selling Cinema Icons Collection
ARTE Distribution has closed a new range of deals for its Cinema Icons Collection with international partners. This best-selling line-up brings together premium biographical documentaries on the most iconic figures of cinema, past and present, and continues to deliver strong audience results across global broadcasters. The collection features cult Hollywood legends, including “Julie Andrews” (52’), whose portrait has enjoyed notable success in the US, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark and the UK, … [Read more...] about ARTE Distribution Closes Multiple International Deals for Its Best-Selling Cinema Icons Collection
NHK’s Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan goes global
NHK and NHK Enterprises have announced that NHK’s documentary “Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan,” the first long-term, in-depth interview with the creator of the Japanese hit manga mystery, has been acquired in six countries and regions spanning Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The program will be shown by public broadcasters Thai PBS and Taiwan PTS, China’s biggest streaming service Bilibili, Hong Kong’s leading pay-TV service Now TV, Germany’s major media company Seven.One Entertainment … [Read more...] about NHK’s Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan goes global
NHK wins big at the Prix Italia 2025
NHK has announced that the music documentary “Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days” was awarded the most prestigious Special Prize in Honour of the President of the Italian Republic at the 77th edition of the Prix Italia Award Ceremony held on October 24, 2025 in Naples. This Special Prize is selected among all nominated programs and is awarded to a program featuring innovative language which best expresses content of acknowledged cultural and artistic quality. The documentary was also awarded a Prix … [Read more...] about NHK wins big at the Prix Italia 2025
NHK Partners with ZDF Studios on newest chapter of global hit The Body
NHK has announced its continued collaboration with ZDF Studios for the co-production of the third installment of the internationally acclaimed science documentary series, The Body. Since its debut in 2017, The Body has captivated global audiences with its profound exploration of the human organism. The first series unveiled the intricate, self-sustaining information network within our bodies, while the second, released in 2019, delved into the enigmatic world of genes that shape our identity. … [Read more...] about NHK Partners with ZDF Studios on newest chapter of global hit The Body
