What were the main objectives for TVB to be present here this year? FILMART is a very important event — it’s the second largest TV and film industry exhibition in the world — and as the leading TV station in Hong Kong, we have to be present. And it’s also encouraged by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council) to promote the industry. Our role is quite special. We are a TV station, and we produce programmes ourselves. We have our own production team, our own TVB … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
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MIPTV: Greater China to get more BBC shows
Beijing and Hong Kong – BBC Worldwide announced two deals in Greater China at MIPTV on April 7. The deals were signed with TVB, the primary free-to-air TV broadcaster in Hong Kong, and Tencent, a provider of comprehensive Internet services in China. The deal with TVB sees BBC Worldwide providing a wealth of new titles, predominantly natural history and factual, to the biggest terrestrial broadcaster in Hong Kong. Starting in the second quarter of this year, viewers in Hong Kong will be … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Greater China to get more BBC shows
TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Hong Kong – As Valentine's Day approaches, TVB has produced cross-boundary Valentine’s specials which will be broadcast to audiences in different regions through partnerships with a number of TV broadcasters or production units in Japan (Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd / Media Asia Group Holdings Limited), Korea (KBSN), Singapore (StarHub) and Malaysia (Astro) for the first time. With the theme of A Time Of Love, the programmes will include four hourly music … [Read more...] about TVB’s regional copro to premiere globally
Celestial Classic Movies to pay homage to Sir Run Run Shaw
On January 7, 2014, TVB's founder and long-serving Chairman Sir Run Run Shaw passed away at home, aged 107. As Executive Chairman, he led TVB to become HK's leading TV station and a global leader in the Chinese language TV industry. He served at the helm for 30 years. Following the announcement, Celestial Classic Movies will pay tribute with special programming “æ°¸é 懷念邵逸夫> 紀念特輯”. The programme will air … [Read more...] about Celestial Classic Movies to pay homage to Sir Run Run Shaw
BREAKING: Sir Run Run Shaw dies
Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has announced the passing of its Chairman, Sir Run Run Shaw on January 7, 2014. Sir Run Run, aged 107, passed away peacefully in the company of his family. Sir Run Run was among the founding directors of TVB in 1967, where he held the position of Executive Chairman for 30 years. Combining vision and energy, he brought the company to prominence, becoming Hong Kong's leading TV station and a world leader of Chinese-language television … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Sir Run Run Shaw dies
CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced the launch of KIX HD and Thrill on TVB Network Vision (TVBNV) in November 2013. TVBNV subscribers will now have access to first and exclusive MMA events, action series, reality shows and movies with KIX HD and a dedicated horror, thriller and suspense movie channel with Thrill. TVBNV currently carries Celestial Classic Movies (CCM) as part of its channel offerings of over 60 channels. “We are extremely excited … [Read more...] about CTE launches KIX HD and Thrill in Hong Kong
