London- BBC Worldwide has flagged that it’s looking to form a production partnership in India, similar to its alliance in Australia with the Freehand Group to develop new formats. BBC Worldwide Director of Content and Production, Wayne Garvie, said, “Local productions and formats are key to our growth plans. With BBC Worldwide’s vast programme offering, there are fantastic opportunities to extend this to local versioning, not just with our entertainment formats but also with … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide plans production co-venture in India
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CJ Group eyes expansion in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City - South Korea's CJ Group is looking to expand into Vietnam's burgeoning entertainment and leisure industry, having operated here for ten years in other business sectors. At a meeting between Group officials and HCMC authorities last week, CJ Group Chairman Jay Hyun Lee said the company plans to develop film studio and entertainment complexes in the city over the next few years. CJ Group has been working with HCM City Television (HTV) to explore the possibility of jointly … [Read more...] about CJ Group eyes expansion in Vietnam
Free mobile broadcasts to start in Korea in May
Seoul- Beginning next month, South Koreans will be able to watch free TV programs on mobile handsets.The Ministry of Information and Communication said it gave licenses to KBS and MBC, the country's two top TV broadcasters, to start nationwide mobile broadcasting called terrestrial DMB."KBS plans to expand the service areas to the whole country next month and MBC is poised to follow up in August," Lee Ki-joo, a director general at the ministry, told the Korea Times."Then, … [Read more...] about Free mobile broadcasts to start in Korea in May
Nine Chinese digital TV channels cautioned
Beijing- Chinese authorities have warned nine digital pay TV channels they face fines or closure unless they cease broadcasting commercials, films and dramas in violation of their permit conditions.The Tourism Channel, run by Guangdong Southern Media Group (GSMG), had failed to meet the minimum 90% requirement for its program content and had aired advertisements in breach of its license, according to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT)."This practice … [Read more...] about Nine Chinese digital TV channels cautioned
Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
Beijing- Chinese mobile music distributor Hurray! has signed an exclusive agreement with Beijing TV Media to create interactive services for the broadcaster's channels and TV programs. Beijing TV is one of top five TV networks in China, operating one national channel and twelve local channels, reaching 250 million viewers. QD Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hurray!, said, "This event is a breakthrough for us in developing new distribution channels and gaining … [Read more...] about Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
BBC Worldwide hires Maggie Wong to drive Asian publishing and licensing
London- BBC Worldwide has appointed Maggie Wong to head up its publishing and licensing business across North and South East Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Wong will be responsible for the company's DVD and licensing businesses across the region. BBC Worldwide's publishing and licensing business operates with distribution and development partnerships in all key territories including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and across South East Asia. Key brands include Teletubbies (this year … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide hires Maggie Wong to drive Asian publishing and licensing
