TV Asahi and SONY Pictures Networks India (SPNI) have announced a collaboration to produce a new sequel to the cult kids’ animation series Obocchama-kun (26 x 22’ or 52 x 11’). Based on the hugely popular 1986 manga written and created by Yoshinori Kobayashi, Obocchama-kun became a cultural phenomenon in Japan sparking a major boom when it first aired in 1989. Now, 30 years later the series is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in India. With this renewed interest a collaboration between … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and Sony Pictures Networks India Join Forces For Cult Kids’ Comedy Sequel Obocchama-kun
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Media Ranch signs multiple Asian format deals
Sophie Ferron, President and Founder of award-winning format production and distribution company Media Ranch, announces multiple format deals with Asia-based companies including South Korea’s Something Special and FormatEast (an SBS subsidiary), and Japan’s TV Asahi via US-based Small World IFT. Korea’s Something Special, which is founded and run by Jin Woo Hwang and InSoon Kim,has signed on to distribute Media Ranch’s Don’t Laugh in Asia. With this new deal, Media Ranch and Something Special … [Read more...] about Media Ranch signs multiple Asian format deals
Asia TV Forum & Market 2021 to shine the spotlight on Asian platforms
Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s leading entertainment content market and conference, will return as a hybrid format on Wednesday, 1st December 2021. In line with the progressive resumption of in-person engagements, the 22nd ATF will kick off its Opening Day with Singapore-based executives at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, followed by a flurry of business activities that will be unleashed via ATF Online+, the digital extension of ATF. Themed “Re-imagining TV: Vision 2022”, the … [Read more...] about Asia TV Forum & Market 2021 to shine the spotlight on Asian platforms
TV Asahi deploys TVU Networks Solution for localized, live coverage of The Open Championship
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi supplemented the host broadcaster’s world feed coverage of The Open Championship using two TVU Remote Production Systems (RPS). Synchronized signals from the venue were sent over IP networks for production at the TV Asahi studios in Tokyo. Using two TVU RPS systems, TV Asahi was able to deliver unique coverage, catered to the specific tastes of its audience. A … [Read more...] about TV Asahi deploys TVU Networks Solution for localized, live coverage of The Open Championship
TV Asahi launches two new formats for fall-winter 2020
Japanese commercial broadcaster TV Asahi launched the two new formats this fall-winter: Red Light Green Light and # Hash Tag. Both formats are classic childhood games turned into exciting TV shows using modern technology. Red Green Light The traditional kid’s game, “Red Light Green Light” (aka “Grandmother's Footsteps”) has been amazingly updated for the 21st century with the latest Vibration Measurement Sensor, providing a thrilling and exciting experience to the challengers and viewing … [Read more...] about TV Asahi launches two new formats for fall-winter 2020
First Filipino anime series “Barangay 143” to air on GMA 7
MANILA/SINGAPORE/TOKYO – Synergy88 Entertainment Media’s new and upcoming TV series Barangay 143, the first-ever Filipino Anime is set to air this October on GMA 7, one of the biggest broadcasting networks in the Philippines. Co-produced between Synergy88, TV Asahi (Japan) and August Media Holdings (Singapore) Barangay 143 features a glittering Filipino celebrity cast including Cherie Gil, Alice Dixson and John Arcilla and millennial heartthrobs, Julie Anne San Jose, Kelley Day, … [Read more...] about First Filipino anime series “Barangay 143” to air on GMA 7