Singapore − Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), announced its original series smash and social media sensation, Lip Sync Battle is set to make a big entry into Asia. VIMN Asia has signed a landmark production deal with online media giant, Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) in China, enabling Sohu to produce the Chinese format adaptation of Spike TV’s sensation, Lip Sync Battle. The Chinese format will be made available on … [Read more...] about Lip Sync Battle’ makes big entry into Asia
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Baidu’s iQiyi plans IPO within three years
Bloomberg News reports that Baidu Inc. (BIDU)’s iQiyi video website plans to hold an initial public offering within three years as it competes with Youku Tudou Inc. (YOKU) for China’s 618 million Internet users seeking movies and TV shows online. The Beijing-based site, which offers Mad Men and the South Korean drama My Love From the Star, is aiming for a valuation that surpasses Youku Tudou’s, Chief Executive Officer Gong Yu said in an interview in Beijing … [Read more...] about Baidu’s iQiyi plans IPO within three years
Nickelodeon’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” wins China award
Hangzhou, China – Nickelodeon announced on April 29 that it has won the coveted “Golden Monkey King Award” for its award-winning Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at an awards ceremony that was part of the Tenth China International Cartoon and Animation Festival in Hangzhou. The iconic hit TV animation series received the highest honour at the festival. At the awards ceremony, Rich Magallanes, Senior Vice President of Nickelodeon Animation was present to receive the … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” wins China award
Chinese websites ordered to remove U.S. TV shows
The South China Morning Post reports that Chinese authorities have ordered video streaming websites to stop showing four popular American TV shows, including The Big Bang Theory and The Good Wife, representatives from two sites said on April 27. The move suggests government attention is intensifying on the online content-streaming industry, which is freer than state television and China’s cinemas to show foreign productions and other content and has stretched the boundaries of what can be … [Read more...] about Chinese websites ordered to remove U.S. TV shows
MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
Cannes – ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has signed a raft of programming deals totalling more than 500 hours with digital platforms and TV broadcasters across China and Thailand. ITVS GE has signed a multi-year drama output deal with Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The agreement sees ITVS GE providing over 100 hours annually of its market-leading drama content, including titles such as the Golden Globe award-winning Dancing on the Edge and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: ITV Studios sells 500 hours across China and Thailand
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
