Tokyo, Japan – Currently ranked as the #1 commercial TV broadcaster in Japan, and in honour of the 5th Anniversary of its International Business Development (IBD) division where revenue and sales are at an all-time high, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) announced today that Board Director and Operating Officer Mr. Yoshio Nakayama has been appointed to oversee the IBD division for Nippon TV. He will report directly to Nippon TV’s President and Chief Executive Operating … [Read more...] about Nippon TV appoints board director
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GEM to simulcast two popular series in Asia
Singapore – GEM hits a high note this month with the premiere of two popular series at the same time as Japan. Viewers across Southeast Asia can look forward to the highly anticipated singing contest I Can Sing in Japanese!, as well as the sequel to the original hit drama Your Home is My Business! Returns. Hosted by multi-talented celebrity/artiste Nakai Masahiro and TV announcer Yukari Nishio, I Can Sing in Japanese! spotlights aspiring non-native Japanese singers with a passion for singing … [Read more...] about GEM to simulcast two popular series in Asia
Nippon TV in deals with Youhug media
Tokyo, Japan – Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) announced that Shanghai-based production company Youhug Media, has acquired the format rights to their top-rated drama series Your Home Is My Business! and will be remaking the series in Chinese. Additionally, it was announced that well-known Chinese scriptwriter Liu Liu is set to pen the series. The drama, which aired on Nippon TV in July 2016, is set to start production in early 2018 in China. Mr. Atsushi Hatayama, President of … [Read more...] about Nippon TV in deals with Youhug media
Nippon TV gears up for MIP2017
Tokyo, Japan– Having recently been crowned ratings champion for the third consecutive year in Japan (2014, 2015, 2016), coupled with the tremendous success of its scripted drama Mother which has received numerous offers from around the world and is a ratings success in Turkey as ANNE, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), the leading commercial broadcaster and network in Japan offering entertainment, anime, documentaries and news, announced that the company will … [Read more...] about Nippon TV gears up for MIP2017
Nippon TV deals with MF Yapim
Cannes, France & Tokyo, Japan – On the first day of MIPCOM, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), the leading commercial broadcaster and network in Japan offering entertainment, anime, documentaries and news, announced today that MF Yapim & MEDYAPIM, has acquired the format rights to their award-winning drama series Mother and will be remaking the series in Turkish. The drama ANNE, meaning mother in Turkish, is set to air on Star TV and will star the popular Vahide … [Read more...] about Nippon TV deals with MF Yapim
The Japanese broadcast scene
Japan’s television broadcasters are stepping up efforts to capture new viewers in the Asian markets, where they see high-growth potential, by leveraging popular Japanese dramas and other shows. Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting, known as Tokyo MX, and China’s Dalian Television are jointly creating a programme featuring a close-up look at Chinese tourists in Japan. The show is called Where Are You Going Tomorrow? and begins by asking a group of Chinese tourists travelling in Japan what … [Read more...] about The Japanese broadcast scene