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  • Intel Corp to associate with Shanghai Media for IPTV

    Intel Corp to associate with Shanghai Media for IPTV

    MUMBAI: Leading chipmaker Intel Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Media Group to work together in the area of digital home programming, the Beijing Times reported.

    Shanghai Media Group is China’s first officially licensed operator of Internet protocol television (IPTV) services.

    According to the news report, Intel and Shanghai Media will develop solutions for the production of media content transmitted over broadband to different platforms, including televisions, computers and mobile phones.

    Shanghai Media Group, winner of China’s first IPTV license, is also in talks to form a joint venture with international documentary channel operator Discovery Communications as per state media reports.

  • [V], CCTV, SMG to present 11th [V] Chinese Music Awards

    [V], CCTV, SMG to present 11th [V] Chinese Music Awards

    MUMBAI: For the third consecutive year, Channel [V], China Central Television (CCTV) and Shanghai Media Group will join forces to present the biggest Chinese music event in the world – The Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards. In its 11th year, The Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards will be staged at Shanghai International Gymnastics Centre on 11 January 2005.

    This year artists from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong will vie for 11 coveted awards including Most Popular Male / Female Singer, Best Male and Female Singer, Best Group, Best Newcomer and Best Singer / Songwriter. The nominees include Jay Chou, Jerry Yen, Andy Lau, Faye Wong, Jacky Cheung and Mayday.

    “The Chinese music industry has gone through tremendous growth in the past decade and we are proud that The Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards has played a significant role in the process by promoting excellence in Chinese music,” said Channel [V] Mainland China general manager Grace Gu. “We will continue to be a pioneering force in supporting Chinese music and celebrating the results with Chinese music fans around the world.”

    The 10th anniversary Channel [V] Chinese Music Awards last year was watched by more than 226 million viewers in Mainland China including broadcasts on Channel [V], CCTV; and syndication on cable and terrestrial networks, informs an official release.

    The awards this year are sponsored by presenting sponsor Panasonic Mobile Communications China; associate sponsors China Mobile Communications Corporation (M-zone) and Beijing Huiyuan Beverage and Food Group Co. Ltd.; and official sponsor C-BONS Maestro.

    Votes can be cast online at http://v.sina.com.cn and http://www.vchinese.com, via SMS, fax and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. Six roadshow performances will be staged in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, providing more opportunities for artists from Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong to draw votes for the final event in January.

  • Channel [V] to present largest outdoor music event in China

    MUMBAI: Channel [V] is all set to present the largest outdoor music festival in China called Summer Shake in the outskirts of Shanghai on 20 and 21 August.

    Summer Shake will have live performances by top artists from South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Mainland China, including BoA, Mayday, Energy, Kangta, Nicholas Tse, Beyond, Chang Chen Yue and Dong Bang Shin Ki.

    The event is being presented by Channel [V] along with the People’s Government of Shanghai Jinshan District and the Shanghai Media Group. Summer Shake is being sponsored by the presenting sponsor Maoren Intl (HK) Share Limited and its official sponsors are Motorola (China) Electronics Ltd and Snow Beer of China Resources Breweries.

    An official release informed that the two-day outdoor music fiesta has also been designated as the kick-off event of the 7th National University Students Sports Games (USSG) in China.

    Summer Shake will be broadcast on Channel [V] in China on 5, 12 and 19 September.

  • Viacom is spreading its tentacles in China

    Viacom is spreading its tentacles in China

    MUMBAI: Media conglomerate Viacom is expanding in China. The company has announced several breakthrough partnerships, including a joint venture with Shanghai Media Group (SMG).

    This marks the first investment by a global player in a Chinese content production company.

    Viacoms MTV International has reached agreements with China Central Television (CCTV) for three major programming initiatives. They consist of two deals for Nickelodeon and CCTVs first partnership to fight HIV/AIDS.

    Nickelodeon and CCTV will co-produce Chinas first awards show for kids later this year. In this manner Nickelodeons Kids Choice Awards (KCAs) has been extended to China. The other versions of the show are made in the US, Brazil, Australia and Holland. The annual US event is made available to all 30 Nickelodeon channels, with a potential worldwide reach of 285 million TV households.

    CCTV also hatched a deal with Nickelodeon forCat Dog and Wild Thornberrys. They air a total of 1.5 hours daily on CCTVs new childrens channel. This marks the debut of Nickelodeon animation in China.

    The company’s chairman and CEO Sumner redstoine had spent several days in China during the negotiations. He was quoted in an official release saying, ” These announcements are the latest milestones in Viacoms long-term commitment to developing our businesses and relationships in China. They closely follow MTVs breakthrough as the first global brand to launch a 24-hour channel in China.

    “The partnership with Shanghai Media group not only significantly expands our position in Shanghai, but also paves the way for us to extend the distribution of our 24-hour MTV China channel and pursue expansion in other areas such as childrens educational programming.

    Viacoms joint venture with SMG will produce Chinese language kids and youth programming for distribution to SMGs channels. In addition, the joint venture intends to distribute the content to channels outside Shanghai. Viacom stated that it was the first global player to announce an equity stake in a Chinese content company. This follows the change in Chinese law announced several weeks ago that allowed foreign participation in Chinese production companies for the first time.

    The Viacom/SMG agreement includes ad sales of the content produced by the JV to Chinese and international clients. The companies alliance extends a longstanding partnership, which includes syndication of MTV and Nickelodeon programming on SMG channels and the co-production of the MTV Style Awards Show.

    Showing its social conscience Viacom also announced its intention to invest in HIV/Aids content and events in China. Viacom will partner with CCTV on initiatives that will help bring Chinese audiences important health information about the menace. In cooperation with the UN MTV China is currently exploring concepts for HIV/AIDS related programming and events. MTV has also announced plans to launch a Mandarin language version of its Staying Alive web site. This will provide information on the crisis.

    The relationship between CCTV and MTV goes back five years. In 1999 the two parties had co-produced the inaugural CCTV-MTV Music Honours, which has since become a major annual music event in China. The show has aired on various CCTV channels in China reaching over 300 million TV households, and is broadcast annually to all of MTVs 150 million TV households across Asia. The event is also made available to all MTV channels worldwide which reach over 400 million TV households worldwide. 

  • IBC’s deal with Asia Ent Group for series on Hollywood

    IBC’s deal with Asia Ent Group for series on Hollywood

    MUMBAI: International Broadcast Communication (IBC) has concluded a distribution agreement with Asia Entertainment Group for the show Cinenews.

    This is an insider’s guide to filmmaking and filmmakers, and includes movie news geared toward film lovers worldwide.

    In China, the Asia Entertainment Group will have access to all the segments in the show. It will use the material to produce a daily magazine show First Touch with Movie & TV. This is a co-production venture with the Shanghai Media Group and the China Film Group.

    IBC president Jon Helmrich was quoted in a company release saying, “China is an important market for us and we look to conclude similar programming agreements with our other broadcast partners in this region of the world. As the market continues to mature, there’s more of a demand for Western style programming. We have the ideal catalogue to meet this growing demand.”

    Helmrich adds that Australia’s Foxtel and New Zealand’s Sky TV recently renewed agreements to air the show in their markets. Cinenews features interviews with the biggest stars in front of and behind the camera. The series also explores the past, present and future of film with Hollywood’s top executives and behind-the-scenes experts.

    IBC focusses on global programming distribution and channel development. It represents Entertainment News Service (ENS), The Tennis Channel, Chum Television International, KCW Productions and other companies.