Shanghai – BBC Worldwide, together with Honyee Media, production partner for Top Gear China, unveiled the three hosts for the Chinese version of the popular show Top Gear. Actor, singer and professional racer Ren Xianqi (Richie Jen), famous TV host and Golden Microphone Award winner, Cheng Lei, and twice Olympic diving gold medallist and actor, Tian Liang, will lead Top Gear China from 5 November, when it premieres. The China version will mirror the UK show's irreverent humour and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide’s “Top Gear China” reveals hosts
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BBC Worldwide sells 300 hours of programmes
Beijing – BBC Worldwide yesterday announced August 22 the sale of 300 hours of programmes to four key clients in China. The announcement was made at the fourth annual China Showcase in Beijing. The event saw BBC Worldwide unveil hundreds of new programme offerings from a variety of genres to over 100 industry partners in the country. It also serves as a forum to exchange ideas for future collaborations. The deals consist predominately of natural history and factual titles including … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells 300 hours of programmes
BBC Worldwide launches BBC Knowledge HD on four platforms in Taiwan
Taipei – BBC Worldwide announced August 20 the official launch of BBC Knowledge HD across four cable platform operators in Taiwan – KBRO, TFM, Cable Giant and Ping Nan. The platforms will be the first in Taiwan to offer BBC Knowledge’s premium factual and natural history programmes in high definition. “We have seen consistent positive growth in the demand for BBC Worldwide’s content across Taiwan. As part of our strategy to continually exceed our customers’ … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide launches BBC Knowledge HD on four platforms in Taiwan
BBC Worldwide collaborates with Honyee Media to launch “Top Gear” China
Beijing – BBC Worldwide has inked a deal with Honyee Media in China to produce a Chinese version of Top Gear, the most watched factual programme in the world. The contract was sealed during a signing ceremony between Honyee Media and BBC Worldwide in Beijing at Honyee’s Extreme Night event. Honyee Media is a media conglomerate focused on high-end lifestyle in China. Owning multiple media platforms including magazines, a TV channel, and shopping sites, they will be … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide collaborates with Honyee Media to launch “Top Gear” China
MIPTV: Greater China to get more BBC shows
Beijing and Hong Kong – BBC Worldwide announced two deals in Greater China at MIPTV on April 7. The deals were signed with TVB, the primary free-to-air TV broadcaster in Hong Kong, and Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The deal with TVB sees BBC Worldwide providing a wealth of new titles, predominantly natural history and factual, to the biggest terrestrial broadcaster in Hong Kong. Starting in the second quarter of this year, viewers in Hong Kong will be … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Greater China to get more BBC shows
BBCWW inks VOD deal with Sohu
London – BBC Worldwide has announced a programme deal with China’s Sohu.com (NASDAQ: SOHU), offering information, entertainment and communication. The programmes will be available as VOD across China. This deal, consisting of BBC factual and drama programmes, marks the milestone for Sohu to invest more resources in U.K. drama by the BBC. “We are very excited about this deal with Sohu,” said … [Read more...] about BBCWW inks VOD deal with Sohu
