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
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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
Guard Center 24 premiere on GEM
Singapore – Asian entertainment channel GEM is set to break new ground with the simulcast of Guard Center 24, as it marks the first time in history that international audiences can watch a Japanese drama at the same time as it is telecast in Japan. The 1-episode special drama produced by Nippon TV will premiere in Asia on 16 September first and exclusively on GEM. “This is an unprecedented opportunity for fans of Japanese entertainment to get access to premium Japanese programmes at the … [Read more...] about Guard Center 24 premiere on GEM
Nippon TV selects President of IBD
Tokyo, Japan- Nippon TV’s International Business Development division (IBD), announced that Mr. Atsushi Hatayama has been appointed as the new President, International Business Development, Nippon Television Network Corporation. Coming from Nippon TV’s News Department and based in Tokyo, Hatayama will replace Ms. Yukiko Kimishima. Mr. Hatayama will be attending MIPCOM in October on behalf of Nippon TV. In his new position, Hatayama will be strengthening relationships with overseas partners in … [Read more...] about Nippon TV selects President of IBD
