MGM Television is expanding its footprint in the Middle Kingdom, inking a deal with China Star Omnimedia to co-produce and co-develop local language alternative programming for the Chinese market. As part of the deal, China Star Omnimedia will distribute formats in China with MGM overseeing distribution for the rest of the world.
“The influence that China Star Omnimedia has on pop culture is second to none and underscores the immense opportunity that lies ahead with this exciting new partnership,” said Mark Burnett, Chairman of MGM’s Worldwide Television Group. “The country’s incredibly rich culture provides a huge trove of possibilities in the alternative programing space, and we look forward to working with our colleagues in China to entertain new generations of audiences around the world.”
China Star Omnimedia and its affiliates’ additional series produced include local versions of The Voice, King of Masked Singer, So You Think You Can...
“The influence that China Star Omnimedia has on pop culture is second to none and underscores the immense opportunity that lies ahead with this exciting new partnership,” said Mark Burnett, Chairman of MGM’s Worldwide Television Group. “The country’s incredibly rich culture provides a huge trove of possibilities in the alternative programing space, and we look forward to working with our colleagues in China to entertain new generations of audiences around the world.”
China Star Omnimedia and its affiliates’ additional series produced include local versions of The Voice, King of Masked Singer, So You Think You Can...
- 10/30/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
MGM Television has set its first-ever co-production deal in China, partnering with China Star Omnimedia to co-produce and co-develop local-language, alternative programming for the Chinese market, the companies announced on Wednesday.
According to a joint release, “The new venture combines the deep history of MGM’s exceptional storytelling and distribution expertise with China Star Omnimedia’s entire entertainment ecosystem, which includes businesses spanning television/digital production and networks, filmmaking, artist management and concert production.”
Under the deal, China Star Omnimedia will distribute the co-produced formats in China, with MGM handling distribution for the rest of the world.
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China Star Omnimedia and its affiliates have produced local versions of “The Voice,” “King of Masked Singer,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Their original formats include “Sing My...
According to a joint release, “The new venture combines the deep history of MGM’s exceptional storytelling and distribution expertise with China Star Omnimedia’s entire entertainment ecosystem, which includes businesses spanning television/digital production and networks, filmmaking, artist management and concert production.”
Under the deal, China Star Omnimedia will distribute the co-produced formats in China, with MGM handling distribution for the rest of the world.
Also Read: 'Thirtysomething' Sequel Series From Creators Marshall Herskovitz, Ed Zwick in the Works at MGM TV
China Star Omnimedia and its affiliates have produced local versions of “The Voice,” “King of Masked Singer,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Their original formats include “Sing My...
- 10/30/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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