Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that it has licensed the Korean remake rights for its drama series Life’s Punchline to Korea's Leading Scripted TV Studio, Studio Dragon. This agreement marks the second international remake for the series, following the recent announcement of its Hong Kong adaptation. Keisuke Miyata, Sales and licensing, Nippon TV said, “I am very pleased that this acclaimed series in Japan is being adapted in Korea by Studio … [Read more...] about Nippon TV Announces Korean Remake of its Leading Drama Series Life’s Punchline for Studio Dragon
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Nippon TV’s drama format Life’s Punchline receives Hong Kong adaptation set to air on ViuTV
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, and MakerVille, the content creation, artiste management, and the events arm of Hong Kong’s PCCW Media, jointly announced today that MakerVille will produce a Cantonese remake of Nippon TV’s scripted format Life’s Punchline. The Cantonese adaptation, titled喜劇開場 (10 x 45’), is scheduled to air on ViuTV in Hong Kong. Building on the success of the original Japanese series, this marks the first of several international remakes in … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s drama format Life’s Punchline receives Hong Kong adaptation set to air on ViuTV
Passion Distribution brings captivating factual slate to ATF 2025
Passion Distribution returns to the Asia TV Forum and Market (ATF) with an exceptional line-up of premium factual and documentary programming, showcasing world-class storytelling from some of the industry’s most acclaimed producers. Headlining the slate is THE WHITE HOUSE (4 x 60’), produced by Nutopia for Fox Nation. This new docu-drama throws open the doors of the world’s most famous residence, uncovering its secrets and scandals. The opening season delves into the lives of America’s first … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution brings captivating factual slate to ATF 2025
Gaumont animeted series Bionic Max and Do, Re, & Mi win over international buyers
Gaumont has announced the latest sales of its animated series Bionic Max (52 x 11’) and Do, Re & Mi (52 x 11’). Commissioned by M6/Gulli(France), the slapstick comedy series Bionic Max features a guinea pig named Max, and his best friend JC, who live all sorts of madcap adventures thanks to Max’s bionic (and sometimes uncontrollable) body! Targeting kids aged 6 to 11, the series has been picked up by Warner Bros Discovery (Italy), MBC (MENA), Globosat (Brazil), ABC Australia (Australia), … [Read more...] about Gaumont animeted series Bionic Max and Do, Re, & Mi win over international buyers
The Media Pioneers announce new deals For 2022
UK kids content and feature film distributor, The Media Pioneers (TMP) announces a raft of new deals for its range of animation series, expanding its reach to different territories across the globe. Hong Kong entertainment TV channel ViuTV, operated by HK Television Entertainment (HKTVE) has acquired the Pay TV rights for two adventure comedy series Boris & Rufus (39 x 11’) and Mironins (26 x 7’) and Mini Town (52 x 7’) an adorable stop motion preschool … [Read more...] about The Media Pioneers announce new deals For 2022
Now TV introduces new Android TV box ‘Now H1’
Now TV, the media entertainment arm of HKT, launched Now H1, a smart device that runs on the Android TV smart operating system (“OS”) and enables Now H1 users to enjoy a world of entertainment with Now TV movies, drama, sports and edutainment, as well as all their favourite personal apps from Google Play. Being Hong Kong’s number one pay-TV operator, Now TV is constantly enhancing its service offering to provide the best content and viewing experience to customers. With the launch of Now H1, … [Read more...] about Now TV introduces new Android TV box ‘Now H1’
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