Keshet International, the distribution arm of Israel's Keshet Media Group, has been in operation since 2000 but has in recent years generated significant worldwide interest, generally acknowledged to be fuelled by success of the award-winning Homeland (the U.S. format of the Israeli drama series Prisoners of War), which has since won six Primetime Emmys and five Golden Globes. Q: What makes Keshet different? Shtruzman: Everything we do in Keshet is real and original. We call it “edgy … [Read more...] about One-on-one with Keshet International’s Alon Shtruzman
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
Q: Tell us about your role in the Hong Kong office? A: National Geographic Channel (NGC) wanted to make changes to its programming and overall channel strategies. As part of that, they needed a head of production to increase local production across all our 14 territories, all with the aim of driving ratings and deepening relevance. I’m kind of an ambassador for local production on NGC across our 14 territories. We work very closely in the company because we have a lot of offices and teams. … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with FIC’s Mark Francis
2012 Asian Television Awards nominations announced
Singapore – The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards 2012 (ATA) have been announced by organising publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 248 entries spanning 13 countries have been short-listed for the 17th annual presentation of one of the region’s most prestigious industry honours. This year’s entries surpassed those in 2011, with more than 1,300 submissions received across various television genres and performance categories. Adding to the … [Read more...] about 2012 Asian Television Awards nominations announced
Online makeover
OnscreenAsia.com, the online home of TV ASIA Plus and ASIA IMAGE, has been given a makeover. The new look includes a number of improvements to navigation, news content and access to industry directories. The first major refresh of the website since its launch in 2007, was developed in consultation with the editorial team of Ten Alps Asia’s TV and Entertainment Group. Marc Checkley, group editor, said the changes give greater depth and accessibility to industry news. “The whole search … [Read more...] about Online makeover
Reaching a fever pitch
Singapore – The finalists for Superpitch 2011 were revealed today by organizing publication Television Asia Plus. The six shortlisted entrants of each genre will pitch their ideas in person to a panel of expert judges on 8 December at Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore. Each session comprises a 10-minute pitch, followed by a question and answer segment with the judges. The complete list of Superpitch 2011 nominees is available at http://ata.onscreenasia.com/superpitch2011/nomiaations-list.asp. … [Read more...] about Reaching a fever pitch
HBO Asia ascends the Throne
Singapore – Winter arrived 56 floors above Orchard Road on Thursday, when HBO premiered episode one of its new series Game of Thrones (GOT), at an exclusive media event at Ion Sky, which TV ASIA Plus attended. Described at the event as “Lord of the Rings except with more sex”, the 10-part series is based on George R. R. Martin’s best selling fantasy novel series, A Song of Ice and Fire and will premiere on HBO Asia on 28 August 2011 at 10pm (9pm Thailand, Jakarta). The … [Read more...] about HBO Asia ascends the Throne
