International premium content company Envision Entertainment announced on November 15 that ex-HBO Europe CEO Linda Jensen and Harry Potter producer David Barron are joining its executive team. The heavyweight industry appointments have been made to realise Envision’s plans to expand aggressively in the international premium content space. David Barron will focus on supercharging Envision’s slate of high-end premium content, and Linda Jensen will launch an investment arm of the business which … [Read more...] about Former HBO Europe CEO Linda Jensen and ‘Harry Potter’ producer David Barron joins Envision Entertainment
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Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
Having already announced seven scripted format deals for Turkey, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that FOX Turkey is set to start airing Misafir, the Turkish version of its hit series OASIS -a love story-, on Thursday, November 11th. Misafir is produced by Medyapim, the leading production company in Turkey. The title means “the guest” in Turkish. The announcement was made jointly by Mr. Keisuke Miyata, Head of Sales of International Business … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
Nippon TV finalizes first-ever deal with Netflix to stream 30 titles in 24 Asian countries and territories
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, has partnered with Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service, for the first time to make 30 of its biggest drama series and entertainment shows available outside Japan, all across Asia. The first 15 titles have just started to stream in October. Titles include its mega-hit 2011 drama series I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper, whose last episode broke records with a 40% viewer rating in Japan and has also been successful as a … [Read more...] about Nippon TV finalizes first-ever deal with Netflix to stream 30 titles in 24 Asian countries and territories
Nippon TV expands its VTuber business overseas through its V-Clan network, new deal with VShojo
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that it is bringing what was a new business initiative into full swing. The company is expanding V-Clan, its VTuber business, overseas to develop and produce VTuber content. A VTuber, short for Virtual YouTuber, is an avatar YouTuber created with 2D or 3D illustrations. As part of its efforts to expand the network internationally, Nippon TV is partnering with VShojo, a major VTuber talent agency in North America. Within … [Read more...] about Nippon TV expands its VTuber business overseas through its V-Clan network, new deal with VShojo
The Story Lab and Fuji Television Network unveil their new entertainment format ‘The Spin’
Global production and distribution studio, The Story Lab and Japan's premier entertainment network, Fuji Television Network Inc. (Fuji TV), announced details of their new entertainment format, The Spin, the first title to be launched by their recently announced global strategic co-development alliance. An exciting new twist on the studio physical game show, The Spin is a simple, yet hugely entertaining format; jam-packed with hilarious challenges, high energy dizzy gameplay and non-stop … [Read more...] about The Story Lab and Fuji Television Network unveil their new entertainment format ‘The Spin’
Josh Groban to host sweet new series ‘Eye Candy’ on The Roku Channel
Roku® is bringing Eye Candy, a sweet, new competition series based on the hit Japanese game show, Sokkuri Sweets, produced by Nippon TV, to The Roku Channel. The series puts teams of celebrities and civilians together as they attempt to identify outrageous edible creations designed to look like everyday ordinary objects. The new series will be hosted by Grammy and Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor, Josh Groban. Celebrity guests of the series include Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg, … [Read more...] about Josh Groban to host sweet new series ‘Eye Candy’ on The Roku Channel