Major commercial TV broadcasters are getting serious about earning revenue outside Japan. Until recently, selling TV programs and formats was the main focus of overseas sales. However, some broadcasters have made major moves into new businesses in foreign countries and territories. For example, Nippon TV has started TV channels in several overseas markets to air programs it has produced, while TV Asahi has begun producing anime in the Philippines.
When talking about the most influential western TV series in China, Friends and Prison Break represent two milestones.
Chinese tech conglomerate LeEco on Thursday launched its line of smart TVs in India, marking the company’s second entry into an overseas TV market as it looks to expand internationally.
Budding entrepreneurs have Shark Tank, cooks have Top Chef, and aspiring filmmakers have Project Greenlight. Soon, wannabe app developers will have their own competitive reality TV series.
China's television regulator has said it will expedite the integration of TV and radio with new media, setting a target for the country to have a number of competitive multimedia conglomerates by 2020.
China's media regulator has issued a directive limiting imported TV shows and remakes, aiming to promote domestic originality. Insiders have called for more training of producers.
Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission resolved to “unlock the box,” requiring cable companies to give video streaming, programming and encryption data to companies like Google that make stand-alone alternatives to the traditional cable set-top box.
Like many foreigners, 33-year-old Mildred had an initial idea that Chinese films and TV programs were all kung fu-style as that was what they saw on screens.
When Nirvana was on air last December, the series ranked No 7 in online purchases, as viewers are required to pay to view dramas online.
With the European football championship and Olympics approaching, Samsung has released its latest line-up of SUHD TVs (Samsung's acronym for its premium ultra high-definition models).
Since the reality show "Dad! Where Are We Going?" hit Chinese TV screens in 2013, more programs featuring the offspring of celebrities have followed, catapulting these kids to fame overnight.
Reality shows with celebrity kids are no longer allowed to be produced and broadcast on TV, according to a circular released by the media regulator.
Promotions stepped up and audience ratings fluctuate as channels compete for viewers
New free-to-air channel replaces ATV and will screen overseas drama series likeDescendants of the Sun, as well as reality shows
Internet players and pay TV operators compete to lure audiences, but critics say the days of audiences paying subscription fees are numbered
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Saturday snatched a key victory in Nevada Democratic caucuses days before the crucial "Super Tuesday" round on March 1, according to projections by major U.S. TV networks.
A key Islamic State (IS) local leader along with 10 more fighters of the extremist group have been killed during drone strike in eastern Afghanistan, a local TV reported on Friday.
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