Cannes – Televisa has announced its production For Love or for Money has been greenlit and will screen in China this year. The 30 episode drama, developed by the same team that created Ugly Betty, is currently in the adaptation stage in Beijing and is expected to debut in September. Arturo Cortina, Televisa’s advisor for Asian Countries told TV ASIA Plus at MIPTV that this series is just one of many they have planned for this year: “We’re focusing on enlarging the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Love and money in China
Ugly Wudi
Ugly Wudi’s pretty results
Arturo Casares Cortina, Advisor for Asian Countries for Mexico-based Televisa Internacional, has been involved in one of the most successful TV drama format deals in China: Ugly Betty from the original Yo soy Betty la Fea of RCN. The Chinese language adaptation – Ugly Wudi (Chounu Wudi) – has proved a major hit since it premiered during prime time on Hunan Satellite TV. It attracted 73 million viewers on its opening night and consistently ranks as the toprating TV drama in China. … [Read more...] about Ugly Wudi’s pretty results