Shanghai, China & U.K.- LU Wei, vice-president of Canxing - Star China announced the great ratings of its new original talent show Brilliant Chinese-Path to Glory. For the past two weeks, over 120 Million people have watched episodes 5 and 6 of the series, earning a 4.2% market share and this week officially ranked #1 across China. The show airs in primetime on CCTV-1 Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm CST. On its way to be the next major global Format hit, Brilliant Chinese – Path To Glory, is … [Read more...] about Brilliant Chinese is a Ratings’ Hit
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FOX cancels “The X Factor”
The X Factor has concluded its U.S. run after three seasons, Syco, FremantleMedia North America and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced on February 7. “I’ve had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol. And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!),” said Simon Cowell. “Last year, for a … [Read more...] about FOX cancels “The X Factor”
“Got Talent” breaks record with 55 local versions
London - FremantleMedia and Syco Entertainment celebrate Got Talent's 55th local adaptation – a record unequalled by any other talent show in history. Afghanistan’s Got Talent will launch later this year on 1TV Media and comes on the back of the recent launches of Brazil’s Got Talent (Got Talent Brasil) on Rede Record, and Kazakhstan’s Got Talent (Жұлдызды Ñәт) on Kazakhstan 1, earlier this … [Read more...] about “Got Talent” breaks record with 55 local versions
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube launch online talent contest
Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube have announced that they are launching You Generation, a global online talent contest seeking entries from people with unconventional and original talents from musicians and photographers to make up artists, magicians and chefs. The contest, due to run for a year starting next month, will seek auditions in a different category of talent every two weeks. Entrants can upload their pieces on a dedicated YouTube channel, to be viewed by the public … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and YouTube launch online talent contest