Paris – The first ever MIP China Hangzhou International Content Summit will bow in one week, heralding the advent of a new platform to foster international TV partnerships in China. MIP China Hangzhou will run from 23-25 May 2017. Some 80 companies have so far confirmed attendance at the Partnership Forum, the first ever matchmaking event focused on Sino-international content development, including major names such as Warner, Sony, Viacom, Turner, TV Azteca, All3Media, Fuji Creative, and Tokyo … [Read more...] about Inaugural MIP China opens in one week
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Star China’s Sing! China breaks records
Shanghai, China - Iris Xia, Deputy General Manager of Star China International Media Limited, announced Season 1 ratings for its Canxing Productions’ new show Sing! China. The music competition program earned record breaking #1 ratings for each of its first 7 episodes. The 13 episodes format aired weekly from this summer on Zhejiang Satellite TV. Star China will be seeking a distribution partner at MIPCOM. Sing! China earned major online visibility as well – within its first 2 days, it … [Read more...] about Star China’s Sing! China breaks records
China says no to singing talent shows on TV
According to People’s Daily Online, the State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT) has decided to limit the total number of pop music singing competition programmes. SARFT will take measures to control the total amount of time allocated to the making and broadcasting of reality singing shows. It will also require satellite TV stations to televise the existing shows at different broadcast times. According to Xinhua, the decision was made to prevent such programmes … [Read more...] about China says no to singing talent shows on TV
Thailand’s Channel 3 acquires “Dance Your Ass Off” format
London – NBCUniversal’s weight-loss dance challenge format, Dance Your Ass Off, has been sold to Thai terrestrial broadcaster Channel 3, in partnership with IPG Mediabrands by Ensemble, Branded Entertainment. The commission in Thailand follows the series’ run in China on ZheJiang Satellite TV. Creatist has been appointed to produce 11 episodes for Channel 3 to air every Saturday on primetime from Feb 2013. Dance Your Ass Off is an original weight-loss show where men and women … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Channel 3 acquires “Dance Your Ass Off” format
Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
London - NBCUniversal’s energetic weight-loss dance challenge format Dance Your A** Off has been sold to Chinese broadcaster ZheJiang Satellite TV, which will produce 12 episodes of 越跳越漂亮 to air every Sunday at 10pm later this year. This new deal represents the format’s fourth version to air internationally. Dance Your A** Off is an original weight loss show where men and women who struggle with their weight compete in a dance challenge. The series has been a … [Read more...] about Dance Your A** Off to arrive in China
Endemol receives commissions from China
Endemol has announced new commissions at its international production hubs from broadcasters in China. Shanghai Media Group’s Entertainment Channel has ordered a first series of Endemol Argentina’s obstacle-based game show XXS. The ten-part series will broadcast in peak time and will be in production over the next two months. XXS features families competing for a cash prize by taking on a larger-than-life obstacle course set in a giant house. Zhejiang Satellite TV has commissioned … [Read more...] about Endemol receives commissions from China