ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a new format deal for ITV Studios’ smash-hit entertainment show Hell’s Kitchen in Indonesia, marking the first Asian deal for the format. Indonesian broadcaster SCTV has commissioned a 25 x 60’ local version of the cooking reality show to air this winter. It will be hosted by Juna Rorimpandey, better known as Chef Juna. A hugely successful international format, Hell’s Kitchen has now been produced … [Read more...] about ITV Studios GE signs deal for “Hell’s Kitchen” in Indonesia
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TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Linfield Ng, Director, Format Sales Liaison for NBCUniversal
Linfield Ng, Director, Format Sales Liaison for NBCUniversal, International Television Production, speaks exclusively to TV ASIA Plus about the Indonesian deal. Q: Which territories in Asia have localised Top Chef and what do you think is the selling point of this format? L: It’s only in Indonesia so far, we have another coming soon, but it’s in its final stage of being signed. Top Chef’s selling points: Emmy award-winning culinary competition show 11 … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Linfield Ng, Director, Format Sales Liaison for NBCUniversal
Sichuan Cable TV Network employs NDS advanced TV services
Beijing, China – NDS, now part of Cisco, announced that it is collaborating with one of China’s largest cable operators, Sichuan Cable TV Network (SCTV), to deploy advanced functionality that will provide an enriched subscriber experience with greater flexibility for over 15 million subscribers. Highlights: SCTV are utilising the two-way nature of their network to provide subscribers with more flexible viewing, including the ability to catch-up on missed programmes, restart LIVE TV … [Read more...] about Sichuan Cable TV Network employs NDS advanced TV services
Media Prima and SCTV reach for better ties
Jakarta - Malaysia’s Media Prima Berhad (Media Prima) and Indonesia’s PT Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see both media organizations collaborating to foster closer cultural ties and understanding between both nations. Witnessed by Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Y.A.B. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the MoU was signed by the Chairman of Media Prima, Datuk Johan Jaaffar and Fofo Sariaatmadja, the President Director of SCTV. Under … [Read more...] about Media Prima and SCTV reach for better ties
