Hello! Hollywood, the number one show about Hollywood in Mandarin, has expanded its weekly magazine format show from 30 to 45 minutes. Produced by Metan Development Group (Metan), the 45 minute version of the series was unveiled to viewers this month. Hello! Hollywood has proven
South Korea is the latest country to licence the record-breaking TV format, Dancing with the Stars, from BBC Worldwide. This is BBC Worldwide’s first format sale to South Korea. The licensee is MBC Plus Media – a subsidiary of MBC – which operates multiple pay TV channels in
Los Angeles, California – “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller marked a digital music milestone recently when his roster of singers sold 160 million songs on iTunes, according to his artist management company 19 entertainment. In a rare interview, “Idol” creator Simon Fuller
Interviewing FremantleMedia Asia’s CEO Patrick Schult recently, he mentioned a show called ‘Songs that Make you Cry’, best described as a “unique fusion of emotional storytelling and music.” Licensed by FremantleMedia for all Asia from Japan’s Nippon TV (NTV), the show features
Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across
due to an apparent lack of sources that summarize the various digital music forms into a digestible format and are standardized in terms of retail spend, a few years ago Soundbuzz took it upon themselves to compile such data. Soundbuzz now provide annual analysis, based on data
Singapore – A spokesperson for MTV Asia has stated that the company is not going through a restructure exercise, and that “apart from (SVP) Ian Stewart’s plans to leave there are no other exits planned.” “On the contrary, we are building the business,” she continued. “Viacom
Kuala Lumpur - The Pussycat Dolls have been confirmed as the opening act of the MTV Asia Awards 2008, being held August 2 at the Arena of Stars, Genting - City of Entertainment, Malaysia. And popular Hong Kong actress and singer Karen Mok will join Jared Leto of 30 Seconds to
Hong Kong – The third annual Music Matters Asia-Pacific forum at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong concluded June 5 on a high note, following some heated comments that telecommunication firms are making huge profits at the expense of musical artists and record companies. “The problems
Kuala Lumpur – MTV Networks Asia is bringing back its MTV Asia Awards (MTVAA) – set to take place at the Arena of Stars in Genting - City of Entertainment, Malaysia on 2 August 2008, to be hosted by 30 Seconds to Mars’ Jared Leto. Confirmed regional partners include edc by Esprit,
