The Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), acclaimed as Asia's premier event for the film and television industry, will run from March 11 to 14. This year, Taiwan's trio of spotlight projects — the series "Hello Marriage, Goodbye Love," the movie "Haunted For Rent," and the TV series "Love On a Shoestring," spearheaded by TAICCA. At the Taiwan Pavilion, 92 companies are presenting a total of 250 projects, providing a rich landscape for buyers and executives to explore. This … [Read more...] about Taicca present Taiwan Pavilion at FILMART to foster international sales of Taiwan TV & Film content
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CJ ENM Hong Kong, TAICCA, Far EasTone and TVBS inks MOU to explore launching a joint content fund
South Korea’s CJ ENM entertainment powerhouse regional office CJ ENM Hong Kong (CJ ENM HK) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and TV Network - TVBS to discuss a multi-year content fund to co-produce and jointly distribute content. The signing ceremony between the 4 parties took place at Taiwan Creative Content Fest today attended by Managing Director of CJ ENM HK – Michael Jung; Chairman of Taiwan … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Hong Kong, TAICCA, Far EasTone and TVBS inks MOU to explore launching a joint content fund
Taiwan pitches 5 series projects at Series Mania and promotes further 73 series for co-production at Taiwan Pavilion
For Series Mania, which takes place in Lille from March 21st to 23rd, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has brought 5 projects to the Pitching Session: Stories and Voices from Taiwan, while, in its Taiwan Pavilion, 32 companies are offering 73 projects both completed and in development for consideration by international producers and financiers. IP Pitch: Book to Screen has also selected Ching Ling Foo: The Second Greatest Magician of All Time, to present alongside four other international … [Read more...] about Taiwan pitches 5 series projects at Series Mania and promotes further 73 series for co-production at Taiwan Pavilion
Youth Power’ available on Viki
Flagship Taiwanese social political drama Youth Power, launched on Viki for U.S. viewers through an exclusive partnership with TVBS. The show will be available on Viki each week two hours after it airs in Taiwan. Youth Power, also known locally as Wow! Chen Yijun was awarded the Ministry of Culture’s high-quality drama subsidy of 40 Million NTD (approximately $1.3M USD). Viki, a global TV site continues to expand its partnership with TVBS, securing the exclusive rights … [Read more...] about Youth Power’ available on Viki
TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
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
Viki announces new deals at ATF
Singapore - Viki, the global TV site powered by fans, announces major new content deals with Chinese and Taiwanese content partners at the Asia TV Forum. “Chinese and Taiwanese shows are fast becoming one of the most popular content genres on Viki,” said Razmig Hovaghimian, CEO and co-founder, Viki. “While over 30% of the viewing audience for these shows comes from North America, we know this content has global appeal with top shows being translated into over 40 … [Read more...] about Viki announces new deals at ATF
