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TBS and VTV to produce local version of “Sasuke” in Vietnam

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On June 5 at the Telefilm Vietnam 2014 international television market (June 5-7, Ho Chi Minh City), TBS and government-operated Vietnam Television (VTV) announced their agreement to produce a local version of the TBS sports entertainment programme Sasuke in Vietnam. The new series is scheduled to reach Vietnamese viewers by early 2015. Participating in Telefilm Vietnam 2014 with a special area inside the venue, VTV and TBS recreated two popular Sasuke obstacles at full … [Read more...] about TBS and VTV to produce local version of “Sasuke” in Vietnam

MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV

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In a cooperative effort, eight major Japanese broadcasters are set to release brand new, original TV formats on April 6 at the upcoming MIPTV in Cannes, France. The joint project Treasure Box Japan will showcase Japanese formats at MIPFormats, to be held prior to the opening of MIPTV. Under the title “Treasure Box Japan: World Premiere — Brand New Formats!” the pitches will be followed by a snack lunch and networking. For decades, Japan’s unique creativity and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV

TBS and MediaCorp announce strategic partnership

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TBS Holdings Inc. and Singapore’s leading media company MediaCorp TV made a joint announcement on their latest international co-pro project targeted for Asia, Find the WASABI! at the Asia Television Forum and Market. Since March 2011, TBS and MediaCorp have had a strategic partnership with the goal of strengthening their content distribution throughout Asia as well as expanding their international businesses. They have co-produced one-off drama Mooncake (2011), and … [Read more...] about TBS and MediaCorp announce strategic partnership

“AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME” VIDEOS turns 24

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  AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (AFV) celebrates its 24th anniversary in fall 2013.After the ABC Network (Disney/ABC) began airing AFV in 1989, the show became the longest-running primetime entertainment programme in the 60-year history of the ABC network in the autumn of 2006.The show is produced by Vin Di Bona, four-time Emmy award-winning producer and recipient of the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, under licence from TBS. In partnership with … [Read more...] about “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME” VIDEOS turns 24

TBS and Vietnam TV to jointly to copro “The Partner” drama

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Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) and Vietnam Television (VTV) have announced a large-scale project in which in the first stage of the project, the two stations will jointly produce the special drama The Partner. The special drama paints a vivid picture of how Japan, Vietnam, and their citizens relate today in the world of business and through international marriages. With a cast of stars from both countries, The Partner will feature performances by Noriyuki Higashiyama of Japan … [Read more...] about TBS and Vietnam TV to jointly to copro “The Partner” drama

Season five of the US version of TBS’ “SASUKE” in production

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TBS has announced that production for season five of the U.S. version of the TBS sports entertainment show SASUKE has begun. As with last year, season five of American Ninja Warrior will air simultaneously on NBC as well as on pay-TV on the Esquire Channel (formerly G4).  For the new season, former NFL pro-turned NFL Network analyst Akbar Gbaja Biamilia and ESPN's two-time Emmy winning sports broadcaster Jenn Brown will join Matt Iseman as co-hosts of the series.  SASUKE (including … [Read more...] about Season five of the US version of TBS’ “SASUKE” in production