New findings from US-based TDG Research shows connected TV sets are more popular with consumers than 3DTVs. Of those surveyed, 28 per cent more intend to purchase a connected TV over a 3DTV set. "Most broadband households already own at least one HDTV," explained Michael Greeson, Founding Partner of TDG and director of research. "When consumers think about their next purchase, HD is not the question: it's a matter of whether the new set should feature internet connectivity or 3D, or both." TDG … [Read more...] about Connected TV a big pull
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Chitter-Chatter
Tel Aviv – Armoza Formats announced its first commission for reality format The Real Chat House, which launched at this year’s MIPCOM. MTV India has licensed the programme and production for a 16-episode run, premiering on 4 December, has already begun. This latest deal marks Armoza's second series pickup in Asia, following the announcement earlier this month that South Korea's Channel A has signed up for a local adaptation of game show Upgrade. Co-produced with Tanin Productions, … [Read more...] about Chitter-Chatter
Armoza Upgrades South Korea
Armoza Formats has licensed its first broadcast deal in Asia for its game show Upgrade, to South Korean network Channel A. A local version of the format will be produced by Box Media Productions, as part of Channel A's starting lineup of programming, set to launch in early 2012. The South Korean commission joins other current international productions of the show, including on Canada's V Tele (Quebec) and Norway's TV2. License deals are also being negotiated in additional territories. Upgrade … [Read more...] about Armoza Upgrades South Korea
Armoza Formats announces deals for Upgrade
Armoza Formats' game show Upgrade, which gives players the chance to upgrade items in their homes, will be broadcast on two European channels this spring. The first episodes premiered on February 15. Romanian broadcaster Prima TV, a member of the Prosieben group and one of the nation's leading commercial broadcasters, will launch a full prime-time season of 20 weekly episodes of the game show. Upgrade will be produced internally by the broadcaster. In Turkey, broadcaster Show TV will premiere a … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats announces deals for Upgrade
Armoza Formats game show, Upgrade
Armoza Formats' game show, Upgrade, offers people the opportunity to play to upgrade their belongings. Participants can upgrade their personal home appliances and furniture by correctly answering trivia questions. The show, however, has a catch - winning will give participants brand new prizes, but losing requires them to give up products they already own. Armoza describes Upgrade as "a new hybrid TV game show, mixing classic game show elements with the unexpected and hilarious aspects of ambush … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats game show, Upgrade