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From X-Factor to Fear Factor, formats’ enduring feelgood factor
Gaming, 1 October 2009

Judging from the take-up and renewals of format brands in the region, Asian broadcasters are relying on tested formats to attract audiences, and advertisers, in these trying economic times. ITV Studios recently announced the format co-production commission of ITV owned I’m a Celebrity… [...]

PacMan packs a ratings punch
Gaming, 1 June 2009

GMA-7’s delayed telecast of the IBO light-welterweight world title boxing match between home-grown hero Manny Pacquiao and Briton Ricky Hatton captured a staggering 41.9 percent of viewers in the Philippines. Rival network ABS-CBN counter-programmed with the Philippine TV premiere [...]

Sports for all
Gaming, 1 June 2009

“We first acquired the NFL rights in 2008 and syndicated the live games to local sports platforms. Market feedback indicated that there was good demand for such programming, and we felt that the rights would be better utilized on a channel that was focused on American sports. At [...]

Eurosport eyes the yellow jersey in Asia
Gaming, 1 June 2009

Eurosport in Asia-Pacific recently announced its acquisition of broadcast rights to a comprehensive range of cycling events, including the three major world tours – Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España – and key races in the global professional cycling calendar. “These [...]

Big game hunter
Gaming, 1 May 2009

It is Leipzig’s position in the middle of continental Europe that has made it a centre for commerce since the Middle Ages, with the Leipzig Messe known as the oldest recorded trade fair of its kind. CEO Wolfgang Marzin oversees the company’s many events, including the famous [...]

Actively promoting Asian talent
Gaming, 1 April 2009

active TV president Michael McKay spends so much time in Singapore these days he’s seriously looking at renting an apartment in the city state. Overseeing active TV Asia’s Singapore headquarters, which has grown significantly since its establishment three years ago, McKay now [...]

Disney’s Aaron Stone targets male ‘tweens’
Gaming, 24 March 2009

Singapore – Following the mid-February 2009 debut of Disney XD, targeting boys aged 6-14, that channel’s launch property Aaron Stone will premiere in Asia on 29 May 200 at 8pm. Aaron Stone is a single camera production filmed in High Definition (HD) in Toronto that stars newcomer [...]

Games will “eclipse’ other entertainment – Activision chief
Gaming, 12 January 2009

Las Vegas – In a much-reported keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, Activision president and CEO Mike Griffith has said that video games are poised to “eclipse" all other forms of entertainment. Describing movies, music and TV as entertainment sectors that are either [...]

Running his own Race
Gaming, 1 January 2009

September 2008 saw CBS series The Amazing Race continue to be the sole winner ever of the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program, having won it six consecutive years since that Award’s inception. And the show’s total seven Primetime Emmys were recently joined [...]

It’s not just cricket
Gaming, 1 January 2009

A cricket fan, like most of his countrymen, Manu Sawhney passionately follows the sport. Right from the historic 1983 World Cup victory in England to the Twenty20 World Cup win last year, Sawhney cherishes all the major achievements of the Indian cricket team, posted over the [...]