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
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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
TV Asahi and Warner Bros format to air on Dutch BNN
London – No Brainer, the new quiz show co-developed by Japan's TV Asahi Corporation and Warner Bros. International Television Production, has been produced by BlazHoffski in The Netherlands and will air in August 2013 on BNN.This is the first international commission of the format, which is based on the successful Japanese game show Speed Kings.Earlier in 2013, a pilot episode was produced by UK production company Wall to Wall (part of WBITVP’s Shed Media) to give the … [Read more...] about TV Asahi and Warner Bros format to air on Dutch BNN
MIPTV: Japan’s TV Asahi and UK’s Warner Bros. International co-develop “No Brainer”
No Brainer, an innovative quiz show co-developed by TV Asahi in Japan and Warner Bros. International Television Production, will make its debut at MIPTV in April with its pilot filmed in London, UK. The rules and game play in the quiz format, No Brainer, have been re-developed for audiences in Europe and the U.S. The pilot was produced by U.K. production company Wall to Wall using British contestants and staff at the London Studios to give the format an international flavour. Last year, TV Asahi … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Japan’s TV Asahi and UK’s Warner Bros. International co-develop “No Brainer”
Talent Television and TV Man Union extends partnership
London – Talent Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talent Group plc, and Japanese independent production company TV Man Union have extended their partnership with a new ‘relationship agreement’. The partners previously collaborated on four Test the Nation interactive annual specials for Japanese network TV Asahi. The deal allows both companies to explore collaborative opportunities in their respective territories and internationally, including co-production, co-creation … [Read more...] about Talent Television and TV Man Union extends partnership