Japanese broadcaster Nippon TV has finalized a deal with Netflix to produce ten-part unscripted comedy series Ariyoshi Assists.
The deal marks the first time that Nippon TV has produced a show exclusively for a global streamer that it will not broadcast or stream on its own platforms.
Filmed in Japan, the Japanese-language show is hosted by comedian and singer Hiroiki Ariyoshi, who will assist ten guest hosts, including artists and professional athletes, to each host their own episode. Each episode will be built around a unique concept and format catered to highlight the special talents of the hosts.
The series will stream globally on Netflix in over 190 countries on March 14, 2023.
It was created by showrunners Kazuaki Hashimoto and Toshiyuki Yokozawa, creators of the TV entertainment and variety shows Ariyoshi no Kabe and Ariyoshi Zemi, which are broadcast weekly on Nippon TV and its network stations.
“Announced in June 2022 was the...
The deal marks the first time that Nippon TV has produced a show exclusively for a global streamer that it will not broadcast or stream on its own platforms.
Filmed in Japan, the Japanese-language show is hosted by comedian and singer Hiroiki Ariyoshi, who will assist ten guest hosts, including artists and professional athletes, to each host their own episode. Each episode will be built around a unique concept and format catered to highlight the special talents of the hosts.
The series will stream globally on Netflix in over 190 countries on March 14, 2023.
It was created by showrunners Kazuaki Hashimoto and Toshiyuki Yokozawa, creators of the TV entertainment and variety shows Ariyoshi no Kabe and Ariyoshi Zemi, which are broadcast weekly on Nippon TV and its network stations.
“Announced in June 2022 was the...
- 2/20/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Japan’s multiplatform entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV has promoted Akira Ishizawa to President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Yoshikuni Sugiyama who will take on the new role of Chairman.
Additionally, Nippon has established a new content strategy division that aims to accelerate large-scale co-development and co-production projects with streamers, broadcasters and producers around the world. The goal is to build new strategic creative collaborations with international partners to create original content for viewers globally.
In another move, Mikiko Nishiyama, currently Managing Director of International Business Development, has been upped to Executive Vice President of International Business Development and will oversee the international sector of the content strategy division.
“At Nippon TV, we aim to become a company that is at the forefront of inspiration and reliability with an expansion strategy centered on strong content and formats, taking on challenges in new business areas,” said Ishizawa who was formerly Nippon’s Senior Executive Operating Officer.
Additionally, Nippon has established a new content strategy division that aims to accelerate large-scale co-development and co-production projects with streamers, broadcasters and producers around the world. The goal is to build new strategic creative collaborations with international partners to create original content for viewers globally.
In another move, Mikiko Nishiyama, currently Managing Director of International Business Development, has been upped to Executive Vice President of International Business Development and will oversee the international sector of the content strategy division.
“At Nippon TV, we aim to become a company that is at the forefront of inspiration and reliability with an expansion strategy centered on strong content and formats, taking on challenges in new business areas,” said Ishizawa who was formerly Nippon’s Senior Executive Operating Officer.
- 6/29/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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