After concluding his term as executive VP of Japanese pubcaster NHK, Masagaki Satoru is stepping down as the president of the ABU (Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union).
NHK Airing West Side Story in 8K
December 7, 2020
NHK is premiering a remastered 8K version of West Side Story on its 8K satellite channel, BS8K.
Worldscreenings: NHK Enterprises
October 20, 2020
Fumina Koike and Yuki Yoshida on how the Japanese public broadcaster NHK and its commercial arm, NHK Enterprises, continue to innovate.
Giselle Ballet Immersive Experience Airs on NHK’s 8K Channel
May 11, 2020
NHK and the Opéra National de Paris teamed up for an immersive experience of the ballet Giselle that bowed in Japan on NHK's 8K channel.
NHK to Host 8K Showcase at MIPCOM
September 5, 2019
The Japanese public broadcaster NHK is organizing a series of screenings and talks on ultra-high-definition 8K video at MIPCOM as part of the showcase "Live the Story: NHK 8K."
Harvey Weinstein Doc Sells to NHK
December 4, 2018
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal, a docudrama produced by Entertain Me, has sold to NHK as part of a raft of sales completed by Looking Glass International.
NHK Launching 8K Channel
November 26, 2018
NHK is to launch two new channels, including NHK BS8K, an 8K offering.
Olympic Channel-Branded Digital Platforms Roll Out in Japan
July 24, 2018
The Olympic Channel and the Japan Consortium have debuted Olympic Channel-branded digital platforms across multiple outlets to continue to engage local audiences with the Olympic Movement throughout the year.
New President for NHK
January 26, 2017
TOKYO: Ryoichi Ueda has succeeded Katsuto Momii as the president of Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
NHK’s Katsuto Momii
November 24, 2016
The president of the Japanese public broadcaster tells World Screen about keeping pace with media consumption trends and technological advancements.