Production Starts on SONG vs DANCE

Production is underway on the talent competition show SONG vs DANCE from Japan’s TV Asahi and Craig Plestis and Clara Plestis’s Smart Dog Media.

The co-produced show has commenced filming at TV Asahi’s main studio in Roppongi, Tokyo. Hosted by a Japanese comedian, the format features an action-packed competition with a diverse panel of Japanese judges and talent. Offering their expertise and insights throughout the competition, the panel includes the lead vocalist of a popular J-pop group, a break-dancing Olympian and a comedian who is an Instagram sensation.

Executive producers are Craig Plestis and Clara Plestis, with Takaaki Kitano taking the lead in production. SONG vs DANCE marks TV Asahi’s first co-production with a U.S.-based partner, Smart Dog Media.

The show will be the focus of a session at MIP London on Monday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Turing Theatre, IET London. The session will feature Craig Plestis, Clara Plestis and Kitano.