Walking Through History with Tony Robinson (4 x 60’) has been secured by SBS Australia and Choice TV in New Zealand. SBS have also licensed BBC series The Farm Fixer (8 x 30’) which features Nick Hewer from the UK’s The Apprentice. Additionally, Foxtel’s History Channel has licensed Thomas Telford bio The Man Who Built Britain (1 x 60’) while the Lifestyle Channel picked up Paul & Nick’s Big Food Trip (8 x30’). Documentary series New … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution closes Asia-Pacific sales
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TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong’s High Court has dismissed TVB's application for a judicial review of a government agency's decision to recommend the granting of new free-to-air television licences, saying that it will not review intermediate steps of the administration's decision-making process. The broadcaster earlier said in court filings that the Communications Authority made an "unlawful" recommendation in July, when it supported the granting of new licences, … [Read more...] about TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
Passion Distribution announced that in the first quarter of 2013, it has licensed programming to over 30 territories in Asia, further expanding its growing presence in the region. LiTV has licenced a number of Scripps Networks International titles from Passion for its Asian footprint, including Celebrity Motor Homes (4 x 30’) and Million Dollar Contractors Season 1 & 2 (26 x 30’). FOX has also finalised a Pan-Asia deal, acquiring Ace of Cakes Season 9 (12 x 30’ & … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Passion Distribution continues strong sales into Asia
TVB showcases its upcoming programmes at FILMART
Hong Kong – “TVB Programmes 2013 Press Conferences”, held on March 18 and 19 at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market 2013 (FILMART), featured a showcase of various upcoming programmes with a number of actors and actresses promoting the productions. This year’s theme of “Moving Forward Beyond Boundaries” brought about the largest-scale TVB publicity event in FILMART. TVB had also built an eye-catching and interactive flagship platform equipped … [Read more...] about TVB showcases its upcoming programmes at FILMART
Youku Tudou to present TVB content exclusively
Hong Kong – China’s Youku Tudou Inc. and Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) have entered an exclusive partnership that will bring an annual volume of over 2,500 hours of TVB's newest dramas and old classics to Youku Tudou's websites and mobile clients. The two year deal will extend Youku Tudou's coverage to virtually all new and classic TVB titles. The two parties also will explore partnerships to co-produce original content and share resources, including … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou to present TVB content exclusively
Hong Kong authorities fine ATV for breach of broadcasting codes
The Communications Authority (CA) of Hong Kong has imposed a financial penalty amounting to HK$50,000 on Asia Television Limited (ATV) for breaching the TV Programme Code and Condition. The CA says it received close to 2,200 public complaints about the programme broadcast on the Home and Asia Channels of ATV on November 11, 2012. The major areas of complaint were that: the programme content was misleading and inaccurate, such as the remarks that the audience rating between ATV and Television … [Read more...] about Hong Kong authorities fine ATV for breach of broadcasting codes
