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
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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
Nippon TV and Envision Entertainment announce new co-production deal
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment company, and Envision Entertainment, a premium media company based in London which specializes in creating international scripted projects with global appeal, have announced a new co-production partnership. The Nippon TV and Envision partnership will see creators from the two companies combine their Western and Eastern sensibilities to develop new scripted projects designed for the global market. The first project in development is an … [Read more...] about Nippon TV and Envision Entertainment announce new co-production deal
Nippon TV announces top-level promotions including new President and Head of Global Business Development
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that Yoshikuni Sugiyama, currently Representative Director and Operating Officer of Nippon TV, has been appointed to President and Senior Executive Operating officer of Nippon TV. He replaces Yoshinobu Kosugi who will be taking the new position of Vice Chairman and Senior Executive Operating Officer of Nippon TV. President Sugiyama will report to Vice Chairman and Senior Executive Operating Officer Yoshinobu Kosugi and … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces top-level promotions including new President and Head of Global Business Development