Singapore – MyChinaChannel (MCC), a Singapore based media platform that aggregates, produces and distributes China related content for global market, has recently secured the landing of Shanghai Media Group's China Business Network in Singapore. They have been working towards their channel launch by the end of this year or in early 2013 and has been establishing the groundwork for their launch in the past five years. MCC has appointed Wayne Chou as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Terry … [Read more...] about MyChinaChannel appoints senior management
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Endemol receives commissions from China
Endemol has announced new commissions at its international production hubs from broadcasters in China. Shanghai Media Group’s Entertainment Channel has ordered a first series of Endemol Argentina’s obstacle-based game show XXS. The ten-part series will broadcast in peak time and will be in production over the next two months. XXS features families competing for a cash prize by taking on a larger-than-life obstacle course set in a giant house. Zhejiang Satellite TV has commissioned … [Read more...] about Endemol receives commissions from China
Beauty Queens
Miami, Florida – Shanghai Media Group’s International Channel in China is rebroadcasting Cisneros Group of Companies’ Miss Venezuela 2011 pageant on 22 January, having aired the format recently. International Channel originally aired the beauty pageant in three segments, first on New Year’s Day, then subsequently the following two days. It was produced in HD by Venevision, which is part of the Cisneros Group. Miguel Dvorak, President and COO of the Cisneros Group of … [Read more...] about Beauty Queens
Candid camera
Paris – Novavision has signed a distribution agreement with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) for PopCorn TV, its flagship show of candid camera comedy clips (200 x 26'). Shanghai Media Group is acquiring exclusive distribution to the show in China, becoming the 111th country to air the format. The agreement also made way for discussions on two other shows that will be produced locally – Zeze Comedy Show, a studio-based programme that is already produced locally in Brazil; and for The Prize … [Read more...] about Candid camera
CCTV sings a new song
Los Angeles – Shine International, the international sales and distribution arm of Shine Group, has sold talent entertainment format Clash of the Choirs, to CCTV1, China’s leading broadcaster. The Chinese broadcaster has ordered 10 episodes of the show, which follows the path of celebrities who return to their home towns to recruit, form and coach an amateur choir to compete with rival choirs. The series is scheduled to premiere in early November and marks the distributor’s … [Read more...] about CCTV sings a new song
Endemol makes move on China
Endemol and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) have entered an international strategic partnership which will see them jointly create, develop and exploit original content for the Chinese and international markets. This long term deal brings together Endemol Asia and Entertainment Team Media Group (ET), a flagship company of SMG. Endemol will have exclusive distribution and format rights outside of China for new IP developed, while ET will have equivalent rights in China. Both parties will also work … [Read more...] about Endemol makes move on China