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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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
New “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to air for the first time in Japan
Tokyo/Singapore – MTV Networks Japan K.K, which operates Nickelodeon for Japan market, announced on February 21 the launch of the global hit animation series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which will premiere in Japan for the first time on April 4 and air every Friday at 7.30am across TXN Network including TV TOKYO, Television Osaka Inc., Aichi Television Broadcasting Co., TV SETOUCHI BROADCASTING CO.,LTD Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co.,LTD and TVQ KYUSHU BROADCASTIONG Co.,LTD. … [Read more...] about New “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to air for the first time in Japan
Hulu expands Japanese OTT service
Hulu has announced that they have entered a multi-year agreement with HBO, bringing Japanese entertainment fans some of the most compelling American TV programming ever produced. The content library in Japan continues to grow as Hulu brings in select HBO shows including Sex And The City, The Sopranos, Entourage and Band of Brothers. The amount of content that Hulu has made available to subscribers has increased by more than 300% since the launch of the service with more than 800 films and nearly … [Read more...] about Hulu expands Japanese OTT service
TV Tokyo & Crunchyroll announce strategic investment
San Francisco/Tokyo – TV Tokyo Corporation and Crunchyroll, Inc. announced the expansion of their content alliance and partnership with the February 2010 conclusion of a $750,000 strategic investment by TV Tokyo into Crunchyroll. TV Tokyo will continue to provide Crunchyroll with content licenses for Japanese entertainment, including hits like Naruto Shippūden, Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee, and many others, and Crunchyroll will continue to offer premium access to TV Tokyo content under … [Read more...] about TV Tokyo & Crunchyroll announce strategic investment
TV TOKYO inks worldwide license deal for National Family Challenge format
Tokyo - In an effort to further expand its international program sales activities, TV TOKYO Corporation (TV TOKYO) of Japan have concluded an agreement with Sparks Network AB, a format distributor based in Stockholm, Sweden. The deal will see TV TOKYO license the worldwide rights to one of the network's most popular shows National Family Challenge. National Family Challenge airs at 7pm each Tuesday on TV TOKYO, and is one of the network's most popular shows in which families watching can … [Read more...] about TV TOKYO inks worldwide license deal for National Family Challenge format