Petaling Jaya – Season 20 of Primeworks Studios’ flagship Islamic documentary series, Jejak Rasul, has been acquired by Kompas TV. The latest season of the Jejak Rasul series – entitled Rihlah 2 Daie – is slated for broadcast on the Indonesian television network during the Ramadhan period next year. Rihlah 2 Daie presents a unique break from the Jejak Rasul tradition by documenting the story through the eyes of two viewers of the series. Ustaz Jalal and Cikgu Erin, … [Read more...] about “Jejak Rasul” series makes headway regionally
Thailand
Cartoon Network Amazone opens to a select group for a sneak-peek
Bang Saray, Thailand – From August, a select group of lucky thrill-seekers, wannabe-surfers and swimmers will experience Cartoon Network Amazone for the very first time. Initially, in a pre-opening period, these invited guests and annual pass holders will be the only members of the public to sample the excitement of the world’s first and only Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, as operator Amazon Falls Co. Ltd continues to embed and fine-tune systems, processes and … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Amazone opens to a select group for a sneak-peek
RTL CBS Entertainment HD to bring “The X Factor UK” to Asia
Singapore – RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced on July 23 that it will bring The X Factor UK talent competition to Asia. The X Factor UK is the originator of the international The X Factor franchise and is one of the biggest television talent competitions in the world. The show is produced by FremantleMedia's Thames and Simon Cowell's production company SycoTV. First and exclusive on the RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel The X Factor … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment HD to bring “The X Factor UK” to Asia
BBC Worldwide sells first “Junior Bake Off” format to Thailand
Thailand – BBC Worldwide announced on July 21 the first global sale of the Junior Bake Off TV format to creative content production company, Content LAB, in Thailand. The series will be produced by Content LAB and will air on new digital terrestrial channel, NOW 26, in the fourth quarter of 2014. Junior Bake Off builds on the success of popular BBC series The Great … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide sells first “Junior Bake Off” format to Thailand
Thailand’s TV Pool upgrades PlayBox Technology to allow HD delivery
Bangkok, Thailand – Thai broadcaster TV Pool has upgraded its PlayBox Technology transmission control and playout system to allow high-definition delivery of Thai TV (Channel 17) on the country's terrestrial digital television platform. Three additional channels also received new HD playout systems. Currently transmitting in SD, Thai TV (Channel 27) and Loca TV (Channel 15 and Channel 25) can start transmitting in high definition whenever necessary. The system is located at TV Pool's … [Read more...] about Thailand’s TV Pool upgrades PlayBox Technology to allow HD delivery
2014 marks ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series’ 10th anniversary
Tokyo – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is an association of broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Every year, it conducts an international co-production project called ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series. In this project, participants from the members of the ABU each produce a 15-minute drama episode starring children between the ages of seven to nine. Dramas are exchanged between participants and are broadcast on each of their channels. So far, 90 works … [Read more...] about 2014 marks ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series’ 10th anniversary
