Tokyo, Japan – As the company continues to execute its 60th Anniversary goals and looks toward the future with "Nippon TV Group Mid-term Management Plan 2012-2015 Next60", Nippon TV announced that the company has created a new division named Cyber Business Strategy (CBS) in order to speed up the commercialisation of the company's internet-related businesses with the aim of making this a significant source of income for Nippon TV. Included in this new division, set to integrate Nippon … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces new Cyber Business Strategy division
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MIPTV: Nippon TV announces five new titles
Tokyo, Japan – Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), the commercial broadcaster and network in Japan offering entertainment, anime, documentaries and news, announced on March 24 that the company will be attending the upcoming MIPTV Convention with five new titles, including the brand new format Mansion Madness (60’), two animated series La corda d’oro – Blue Sky (12 x 30’) and The World Is Still Beautiful (12 x 30’), the cultural documentary Ebizo … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Nippon TV announces five new titles
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
Hulu sells Japan subsidiary to Nippon TV
Mike Hopkins, CEO of Hulu, released the following statement on Hulu Japan on February 27: Today, I have an important announcement regarding the Hulu service in Japan. Hulu launched in Japan just under three years ago, a first-of-its-kind subscription video on demand service in the market. The Hulu service in Japan is now accessible across more than 90 million devices in the Japan market, including connected TVs and Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, smartphones, tablets and other mobile … [Read more...] about Hulu sells Japan subsidiary to Nippon TV
Brunei documentary a hit in Japan
Bandar Seri Begawan - A documentary film about the culture, nature and wildlife of Brunei Darussalam that was filmed by Nippon TV in February this year has proven a big hit in Japan, reports BruDirect.com. The documentary, which was aired by Nippon TV on its programme Sekai No Hate Made Itte (Let's Explore the World) on channel 4, garnered a surprising 29 percent viewership Japan-wide. The documentary was aired on March 14, not only in Japan but also in over 193 countries via cable TV. According … [Read more...] about Brunei documentary a hit in Japan
AETN International drives content sales in Asia; Joanne Lim appointed Content Sales Executive for Asia
New York - AETN International announced two new licensing deals in Japan with BS-TBS and Nippon TV. AETN International has signed an output deal with BS-TBS comprising programming from the HISTORY catalog that will air as part of BS-TBS’s dedicated history-themed slot, BS History Hour. The agreement with Nippon TV is for the acclaimed series, Life After People. The acquisition of the series follows the ratings success last year of the 2-hour special also called Life After People. The … [Read more...] about AETN International drives content sales in Asia; Joanne Lim appointed Content Sales Executive for Asia