Beijing- Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? is finally reaching China. The Mandarin version of the quiz show launches on Guizhou TV at 8.40 pm on Sept. 29. The show will be produced by China Media Power (CMP), via a license deal concluded with the format's previous owner, Celador International, before it was acquired by 2waytraffic. The initial run is for 104 episodes. "Within the next three months we expect to have distributed the show to a further 100 local broadcasters in China," says Julian … [Read more...] about Game on in China for Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?
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‘Explosive’ growth forecast for four Asian movie markets
Los Angeles- The movie markets of China, India, South Korea and Japan will continue to post “spectacular gains,” resulting eventually in an Asia that is capable of sustaining itself purely from regional profits alone. That’s according to Entertainment Asia Network’s Asia Film Industry Report 2007. The research firm forecasts the four nations will post combined theatrical revenues of more than $US10.5 billion by 2020, while GDP totals will exceed $US16 billion. And it … [Read more...] about ‘Explosive’ growth forecast for four Asian movie markets
Davis resigns, Sawhney upped at ESPN STAR Sports
Singapore – Manu Sawhney has been promoted to Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, succeeding Jamie Davis, who has resigned. Company says Davis will continue to serve as a consultant to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Appointment was announced by Russell Wolff, Managing Director, ESPN International and Paul Aiello, Chief Executive Officer STAR. The ESPN STAR Sports board expressed confidence that under Manu’s leadership and with the company’s strong management team, … [Read more...] about Davis resigns, Sawhney upped at ESPN STAR Sports
CMM-I and AMM to provide joint service
Beijing & Kuala Lumpur – China Media Monitor Intelligence, Ltd. (CMM-I) and Asia Media Monitoring Sdn. Bhd. (AMM) have unveiled a joint partnership to provide customized media industry information and intelligence to public relations and corporate communications practitioners. The two companies will work together to provide enhanced tools and services both regionally and in the Chinese market, for public relations and corporate communications professionals looking to disseminate … [Read more...] about CMM-I and AMM to provide joint service
Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Sydney- Australian viewers will get their first HD channels in December when the Ten and Seven networks launch dedicated HD services. These will be the first new commercial free-to-air channels launched in the major mainland metro markets in more than 40 years. Ten said TEN-HD would provide at least 50 hours per week of programming that won’t be seen on its main channel, including extensions of franchises including The Biggest Loser, Australian Idol, Big Brother and So You Think You Can … [Read more...] about Australia’s first HD channels launching in December
Singaporean and Chinese media industries strengthen ties
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and China’s State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) will co-organize each other’s film festivals, starting with the first-ever Singapore Film Festival in China this October. A major activity under the Singapore Season in China 2007 umbrella, the Singapore Film Festival will present six Made-by-Singapore films by directors including Royston Tan, Jack Neo, Djinn Ong and Kelvin Tong. Neo’s I Not Stupid Too will … [Read more...] about Singaporean and Chinese media industries strengthen ties