Japanese broadcasters such as NHK, Nippon TV and more will be unveiling their brand-new formats at Treasure Box Japan, prior to MIPTV 2016 in Cannes. Eight major Japanese broadcasters will unveil their brand-new formats at Treasure Box Japan (TBJ) 2016, prior to MIPTV this April. The eight major broadcasters will present their newest and hottest formats. In the presentations, they will be showing the trailers of each format, the gems of their creativity. The segment will be hosted by Ms. … [Read more...] about Treasure Box unveil new TV formats
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2015 WBSC Premier12™ broadcast rights awarded
Lausanne, Switzerland – The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced that Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) and TV Asahi have been awarded broadcast rights in Japan for the new WBSC Premier12™ world baseball flagship event that is set to debut in Japan and Taiwan from 8 - 21 November. The agreement with TBS and TV Asahi – two of the most wide-reaching broadcasting networks in Japan – covers free-to-air television delivery of the WBSC Premier12 global baseball … [Read more...] about 2015 WBSC Premier12™ broadcast rights awarded
Beat the Champions’ premieres on FOX
The U.S. network Fox will premiere a local version of the format Beat the Champions on 30 June. Beat the Champions is an original format from TV Asahi in Japan distributed by Eccho Rights. Fox select amateurs who test themselves against current and former top athletes, such as six-time Basket NBA champ Scottie Pippen, New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski and four-time swimming Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin on this summer special which will be hosted by Saturday Night Live alum … [Read more...] about Beat the Champions’ premieres on FOX
Intelsat’s satellite network brings the World Cup around the world
Luxembourg – Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) announced on June 11 that the world’s leading news and sports programmers are using Intelsat’s global satellite services and IntelsatOneSM terrestrial network to televise the 2014 World Cup being held in Brazil beginning June 12 through July 13. Intelsat’s global satellite fleet will support contribution services within Brazil and distribution of the World Feed to the Americas. Intelsat will also support the contribution, … [Read more...] about Intelsat’s satellite network brings the World Cup around the world
MIPTV: Treasure Box Japan to be showcased at MIPTV
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
MIPCOM: Viki launches ‘Brand Channels’ for broadcasters and content providers
Cannes, France – Viki, the global TV site powered by fans, announced the launch of Viki Brand Channels for top broadcasters and content providers. The product placement that this will allow will help partners build brand awareness among new global audiences. SBS Brand Channels page Launch partners include: SBS Content Hub, TV Asahi, Tezuka Productions - founded by manga writer Osamu Tezuka, Taiwanese cable TV operator and content producer Sanlih E-Television, … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Viki launches ‘Brand Channels’ for broadcasters and content providers
