14th Asian Television Awards (ATA2009) - Nominations List
1. PROGRAMMING CATEGORIES
2. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
3. TECHNICAL & CREATIVE CATEGORIES
1. Programming Category
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (30mins or less)
Dan Rivers - Killings Fields:
Long Road to Justice
CNN International
Hong Kong
Sichuan Earthquake - One Year On
now TV
Hong Kong
Congregate Clansman
Radio Television Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Dan Rivers - World's Untold Stories:
A Forgotten People
CNN International
Hong Kong
Finding Shizuo Hagishima
Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel
China
6420
now TV
Hong Kong
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (31mins or more)
My Robotic Legs
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
Inside Afghan ER
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Yanomami: The Last Tribe
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
How Long is the Road
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
PAMIR - Cradled by the Skies
Kansai Telecasting Corporation
Japan
Sudden Death
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
BEST NATURAL HISTORY OR WILDLIFE PROGRAMME OR DOCU-DRAMA
Megafish
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Death of the Megabeasts
Prospero Productions
Australia
Wild China
BBC Worldwide
Hong Kong
Tears in the Arctic
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
Warzone Gone Wild
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
The Fog Genie
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
CNN Today
CNN International
Hong Kong
Al Jazeera KL Newshour: Bangkok Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
EDSA Shootout - Bandila (Banner Story / The Flag)
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Philippines
Election Counting Day Coverage
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited
India
Al Jazeera KL Newshour: Myanmar - One Year On
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
World News Asia
CNN International
Hong Kong
BEST SINGLE NEWS STORY/REPORT
Ahmedabad Blast Story
NDTV Pvt Ltd
India
John Vause - China / Gold Machine
CNN International
Hong Kong
Gusmao Conflict
Australia Network
Australia
John Vause - China / Grieving Parents
CNN International
Hong Kong
China's Black Jails
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Kyung Lah - Japan / Elderly Shoplifters
CNN International
Hong Kong
Myanmar Aid Crisis
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
BEST DRAMA SERIES
The Samurai Gentleman (Episode 1):
Road to Destiny
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
City Homicide Season 2 (Episode 2)
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Australia
The Little Nyonya
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8
Singapore
1895 in Formosa
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
All Saints (Episode 464)
Seven Network Operations Limited
Australia
Beethoven Virus (Episode 1)
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
Boys Over Flowers
Korean Broadcasting System
Korea
Garden of the Wind
Fuji Television Network, Inc
Japan
Ghost 2
8TV
Malaysia
Me and My Three Daughters' Marriages
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
Stepmother II
Hunan ETV Culture Media Co., Ltd.
China
Warkah Terakhir (Episode 8)
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Who Will Call the Shots of My Youth
Beijing Xinbaoyuan Movie & TV Investment Co., Ltd
China
BEST SINGLE DRAMA OR TELEMOVIE PROGRAMME
Easy Money
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
Scorched
ITV Global Entertainment
Australia
Shabake Part 2: Usouso
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Japan
Love in the Season of Osmanthus
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
3 Acts of Murder
Taylor Media Pty Ltd
Australia
Sebelum Sejadah Di Bentang
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad (TV3)
Malaysia
Shohure Shob Ganga Foring (Angels of Our Town)
Impress Telefilm Ltd, Channel-i
Bangladesh
Taipei 24H
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME
Off Pedder (Episode 7)
Television Broadcasts Limited
Hong Kong
Calefare
Film Formations Pte Ltd
Singapore
Gag Concert
Korean Broadcasting System
Korea
The Iromonea
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc
Japan
Mr. Siao's Mandarin Class
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
The Election That Isn't
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited
India
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME
Poisoning the Poor, Electronic Waste in Ghana
Daehan Mediaworld
Korea
Drugs Business Inside Prison Cell
PT. Cakrawala Andalas Televisi
Indonesia
I Survived
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Philippines
Sunday Report: Sichuan Earthquake One Year On
- The Unspeakable Truth
Television Broadcasts Limited
Hong Kong
Man Made Marvels - Sydney Opera House
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
PD Notebook - Barricaded Plaza, Human Rights in Custody
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
BEST CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME
Iyantira
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Vasantham
Singapore
Super Kid Game
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Galli Galli Sim Sim S6 (Episode 6) "Googly Frish"
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
Lharn Phoo Koo E-Joo
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Classroom Genius
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (ONE-OFF/ANNUAL) SPECIAL
KABUKI: Behind the Scene of Heisei Nakamuraza
Fuji Television Network, Inc
Japan
Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2008
Television Broadcasts Limited
Hong Kong
President's Command Performance
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
The Pursuit of Style:
A Young Designers Special
QTV Channel 11
Philippines
Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
My School Rocks Asia Finals 2008
The Walt Disney Company (SEA) Pte Ltd
Singapore
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Pemburu Hantu
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
The Best House 1,2,3
- The Discovery of New Da Vinci?
Fuji Television Network, Inc
Japan
Star Junior Show
- Like Father, Like Son
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
Korea
26 Hours / Day
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc
Japan
Lonely Planet Bluelist:
Best in Asia
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
Mel and Joey
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
BEST GAME OR QUIZ PROGRAMME
Run for Money
Fuji Television Network, Inc
/ Fuji Creative Corporation
Japan
Yok Siam
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Super Kid Game
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Hole in the Wall - Season 1 (Episode 1)
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
Lharn Phoo Koo E-Joo
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Philipinas: Game Ka Na Ba?
(Philippines: Are You Game?)
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Philippines
Classroom Genius
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
Beat The Mic
Hunan TV
China
Hip Korea - Rain
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Indian Idol Season 4 (Episode 1)
Miditech Pvt Ltd
India
Campus SuperStar Grand Final
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel U
Singapore
In Memory - A Musical Tribute
New Delhi Television Ltd
India
Ode to Joy: 10,000 Voices Resound!
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
Japan
BEST REALITY PROGRAMME
Revealed - Chinese New Year
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Guess Who?
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
Capture the Moment - What In the World!
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
Korea
Storm Surfers
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
In the Line of Fire (Episode18)
"Icheon Warehouse Set on Fire"
The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation
(arirang) / O Broadcasting System(OBS)
Korea
Sarkaar Ki Duniya (Episode 57)
Miditech Pvt Ltd
India
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME
One Life One Earth: Meet in Antarctica
PCCW Media Limited
Hong Kong
Hip Korea - Rain
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
The New Anatomy Show
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
Galli Galli Sim Sim (Episode 18)
"Water Conservation"
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
Go Green (Episode 1)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel U
Singapore
One Life One Earth:
Mastermind Gaudi
PCCW Media Limited
Hong Kong
Passage to Malaysia - Across the Seas
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
BEST TALK SHOW
Blogtv.sg: Who Lives Around You?
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, ChannelNewsAsia
Singapore
Talk Asia - Edison Chen
CNN International
Hong Kong
We The People
NDTV Pvt Ltd
India
Asia Uncut
West Meets East Productions
Singapore
The Big Fight
NDTV Pvt Ltd
India
The President and a Worker
Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel
China
BEST ANIMATION
Classic Tales
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Australia
Little Krishna
- Assault of the Lethal Bird
Big Animation (|) Pvt Ltd
India
Milly Molly
Scrawl Studios Pte Ltd
Singapore
The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill Season 4
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Australia
Zheng He's Voyages to the West Seas (Episode 1)
"A Glorious Voyage"
Zhejiang Zhongnan Group Animation Video Co, Ltd
China
Lamb
SPE Networks - Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore
BEST SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Inside Afghan ER
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Future Makers
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Embracing Life and Death, in a Hospice Ward
CJB (Cheongju Broadcasting Co. Ltd)
Korea
Eye On Taiwan - The Miracle Doctor
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Sudden Death
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Tuesday Report: In the Face of Death
"Cancer Sucks, But Life is Still Beautiful"
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8
Singapore
Ecopolis
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Project Runway Philippines
Solar Entertainment Corporation
Philippines
The Amazing Race Asia, Season 3 (Episode 3)
SPE Networks - Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore
Indian Idol Season 4 (Episode 41) Finale
Miditech Pvt Ltd
India
Konsert Akhir Akademi Fantasia 7
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Survivor Philippines (Episode 1)
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
Hole in the Wall - Season 1 (Episode 1)
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
The Chopping Block (Series 2)
ITV Global Entertainment
Australia
BEST CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT
BITWORLD-Two Rooms: The Past and The Present
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
Live & Loaded (Episode 1)
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
Suatu Ketika - Rosli Dhoby
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
As the Bell Rings - Touch of Class
The Walt Disney Company (SEA) Pte Ltd
Singapore
First Class
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
Hip Korea - Rain
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
3. TECHNICAL & CREATIVE CATEGORIES
1. Programming Category
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (30mins or less)
Dan Rivers - Killings Fields:
Long Road to Justice
CNN International
Hong Kong
Sichuan Earthquake - One Year On
now TV
Hong Kong
Congregate Clansman
Radio Television Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Dan Rivers - World's Untold Stories:
A Forgotten People
CNN International
Hong Kong
Finding Shizuo Hagishima
Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel
China
6420
now TV
Hong Kong
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (31mins or more)
My Robotic Legs
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
Inside Afghan ER
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Yanomami: The Last Tribe
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
How Long is the Road
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
PAMIR - Cradled by the Skies
Kansai Telecasting Corporation
Japan
Sudden Death
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
BEST NATURAL HISTORY OR WILDLIFE PROGRAMME OR DOCU-DRAMA
Megafish
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Death of the Megabeasts
Prospero Productions
Australia
Wild China
BBC Worldwide
Hong Kong
Tears in the Arctic
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
Warzone Gone Wild
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
The Fog Genie
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
CNN Today
CNN International
Hong Kong
Al Jazeera KL Newshour: Bangkok Protests
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
EDSA Shootout - Bandila (Banner Story / The Flag)
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Philippines
Election Counting Day Coverage
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited
India
Al Jazeera KL Newshour: Myanmar - One Year On
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
World News Asia
CNN International
Hong Kong
BEST SINGLE NEWS STORY/REPORT
Ahmedabad Blast Story
NDTV Pvt Ltd
India
John Vause - China / Gold Machine
CNN International
Hong Kong
Gusmao Conflict
Australia Network
Australia
John Vause - China / Grieving Parents
CNN International
Hong Kong
China's Black Jails
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
Kyung Lah - Japan / Elderly Shoplifters
CNN International
Hong Kong
Myanmar Aid Crisis
Al Jazeera English
Malaysia
BEST DRAMA SERIES
The Samurai Gentleman (Episode 1):
Road to Destiny
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
City Homicide Season 2 (Episode 2)
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Australia
The Little Nyonya
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8
Singapore
1895 in Formosa
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
All Saints (Episode 464)
Seven Network Operations Limited
Australia
Beethoven Virus (Episode 1)
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
Boys Over Flowers
Korean Broadcasting System
Korea
Garden of the Wind
Fuji Television Network, Inc
Japan
Ghost 2
8TV
Malaysia
Me and My Three Daughters' Marriages
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
Stepmother II
Hunan ETV Culture Media Co., Ltd.
China
Warkah Terakhir (Episode 8)
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Who Will Call the Shots of My Youth
Beijing Xinbaoyuan Movie & TV Investment Co., Ltd
China
BEST SINGLE DRAMA OR TELEMOVIE PROGRAMME
Easy Money
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
Scorched
ITV Global Entertainment
Australia
Shabake Part 2: Usouso
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Japan
Love in the Season of Osmanthus
Hakka Television Station
Taiwan
3 Acts of Murder
Taylor Media Pty Ltd
Australia
Sebelum Sejadah Di Bentang
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad (TV3)
Malaysia
Shohure Shob Ganga Foring (Angels of Our Town)
Impress Telefilm Ltd, Channel-i
Bangladesh
Taipei 24H
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME
Off Pedder (Episode 7)
Television Broadcasts Limited
Hong Kong
Calefare
Film Formations Pte Ltd
Singapore
Gag Concert
Korean Broadcasting System
Korea
The Iromonea
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc
Japan
Mr. Siao's Mandarin Class
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
The Election That Isn't
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited
India
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME
Poisoning the Poor, Electronic Waste in Ghana
Daehan Mediaworld
Korea
Drugs Business Inside Prison Cell
PT. Cakrawala Andalas Televisi
Indonesia
I Survived
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Philippines
Sunday Report: Sichuan Earthquake One Year On
- The Unspeakable Truth
Television Broadcasts Limited
Hong Kong
Man Made Marvels - Sydney Opera House
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
PD Notebook - Barricaded Plaza, Human Rights in Custody
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)
Korea
BEST CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME
Iyantira
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Vasantham
Singapore
Super Kid Game
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Galli Galli Sim Sim S6 (Episode 6) "Googly Frish"
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
Lharn Phoo Koo E-Joo
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Classroom Genius
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (ONE-OFF/ANNUAL) SPECIAL
KABUKI: Behind the Scene of Heisei Nakamuraza
Fuji Television Network, Inc
Japan
Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2008
Television Broadcasts Limited
Hong Kong
President's Command Performance
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
The Pursuit of Style:
A Young Designers Special
QTV Channel 11
Philippines
Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
My School Rocks Asia Finals 2008
The Walt Disney Company (SEA) Pte Ltd
Singapore
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Pemburu Hantu
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
The Best House 1,2,3
- The Discovery of New Da Vinci?
Fuji Television Network, Inc
Japan
Star Junior Show
- Like Father, Like Son
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
Korea
26 Hours / Day
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc
Japan
Lonely Planet Bluelist:
Best in Asia
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
Mel and Joey
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
BEST GAME OR QUIZ PROGRAMME
Run for Money
Fuji Television Network, Inc
/ Fuji Creative Corporation
Japan
Yok Siam
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Super Kid Game
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Hole in the Wall - Season 1 (Episode 1)
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
Lharn Phoo Koo E-Joo
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
Philipinas: Game Ka Na Ba?
(Philippines: Are You Game?)
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
Philippines
Classroom Genius
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited
Thailand
BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
Beat The Mic
Hunan TV
China
Hip Korea - Rain
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Indian Idol Season 4 (Episode 1)
Miditech Pvt Ltd
India
Campus SuperStar Grand Final
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel U
Singapore
In Memory - A Musical Tribute
New Delhi Television Ltd
India
Ode to Joy: 10,000 Voices Resound!
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
Japan
BEST REALITY PROGRAMME
Revealed - Chinese New Year
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Guess Who?
Public Television Service Foundation
Taiwan
Capture the Moment - What In the World!
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
Korea
Storm Surfers
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
In the Line of Fire (Episode18)
"Icheon Warehouse Set on Fire"
The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation
(arirang) / O Broadcasting System(OBS)
Korea
Sarkaar Ki Duniya (Episode 57)
Miditech Pvt Ltd
India
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME
One Life One Earth: Meet in Antarctica
PCCW Media Limited
Hong Kong
Hip Korea - Rain
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
The New Anatomy Show
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
Galli Galli Sim Sim (Episode 18)
"Water Conservation"
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
Go Green (Episode 1)
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel U
Singapore
One Life One Earth:
Mastermind Gaudi
PCCW Media Limited
Hong Kong
Passage to Malaysia - Across the Seas
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
BEST TALK SHOW
Blogtv.sg: Who Lives Around You?
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, ChannelNewsAsia
Singapore
Talk Asia - Edison Chen
CNN International
Hong Kong
We The People
NDTV Pvt Ltd
India
Asia Uncut
West Meets East Productions
Singapore
The Big Fight
NDTV Pvt Ltd
India
The President and a Worker
Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel
China
BEST ANIMATION
Classic Tales
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Australia
Little Krishna
- Assault of the Lethal Bird
Big Animation (|) Pvt Ltd
India
Milly Molly
Scrawl Studios Pte Ltd
Singapore
The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill Season 4
Endemol Worldwide Distribution
Australia
Zheng He's Voyages to the West Seas (Episode 1)
"A Glorious Voyage"
Zhejiang Zhongnan Group Animation Video Co, Ltd
China
Lamb
SPE Networks - Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore
BEST SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Inside Afghan ER
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Future Makers
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Embracing Life and Death, in a Hospice Ward
CJB (Cheongju Broadcasting Co. Ltd)
Korea
Eye On Taiwan - The Miracle Doctor
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Sudden Death
National Geographic Channel Asia
Singapore
Tuesday Report: In the Face of Death
"Cancer Sucks, But Life is Still Beautiful"
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8
Singapore
Ecopolis
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Project Runway Philippines
Solar Entertainment Corporation
Philippines
The Amazing Race Asia, Season 3 (Episode 3)
SPE Networks - Asia Pte Ltd
Singapore
Indian Idol Season 4 (Episode 41) Finale
Miditech Pvt Ltd
India
Konsert Akhir Akademi Fantasia 7
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
Survivor Philippines (Episode 1)
GMA Network, Inc.
Philippines
Hole in the Wall - Season 1 (Episode 1)
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia
Hong Kong
The Chopping Block (Series 2)
ITV Global Entertainment
Australia
BEST CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT
BITWORLD-Two Rooms: The Past and The Present
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan
Live & Loaded (Episode 1)
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
Suatu Ketika - Rosli Dhoby
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
As the Bell Rings - Touch of Class
The Walt Disney Company (SEA) Pte Ltd
Singapore
First Class
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5
Singapore
Hip Korea - Rain
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Singapore
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (30mins or less)
Dan Rivers - Killings Fields: |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
|
Sichuan Earthquake - One Year On |
now TV |
Hong Kong |
|
Congregate Clansman |
Radio Television Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
|
Dan Rivers - World's Untold Stories: |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
|
Finding Shizuo Hagishima |
Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel |
China |
|
6420 |
now TV |
Hong Kong |
|
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (31mins or more)
My Robotic Legs |
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) |
Korea |
Inside Afghan ER |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Yanomami: The Last Tribe |
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Japan |
How Long is the Road |
Public Television Service Foundation |
Taiwan |
PAMIR - Cradled by the Skies |
Kansai Telecasting Corporation |
Japan |
Sudden Death |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
BEST NATURAL HISTORY OR WILDLIFE PROGRAMME OR DOCU-DRAMA
Megafish |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Death of the Megabeasts |
Prospero Productions |
Australia |
Wild China |
BBC Worldwide |
Hong Kong |
Tears in the Arctic |
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) |
Korea |
Warzone Gone Wild |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
The Fog Genie |
Public Television Service Foundation |
Taiwan |
BEST NEWS PROGRAMME
CNN Today |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
Al Jazeera KL Newshour: Bangkok Protests |
Al Jazeera English |
Malaysia |
EDSA Shootout - Bandila (Banner Story / The Flag) |
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation |
Philippines |
Election Counting Day Coverage |
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited |
India |
Al Jazeera KL Newshour: Myanmar - One Year On |
Al Jazeera English |
Malaysia |
World News Asia |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
BEST SINGLE NEWS STORY/REPORT
Ahmedabad Blast Story |
NDTV Pvt Ltd |
India |
John Vause - China / Gold Machine |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
Gusmao Conflict |
Australia Network |
Australia |
John Vause - China / Grieving Parents |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
China's Black Jails |
Al Jazeera English |
Malaysia |
Kyung Lah - Japan / Elderly Shoplifters |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
Myanmar Aid Crisis |
Al Jazeera English |
Malaysia |
BEST DRAMA SERIES
The Samurai Gentleman (Episode 1): |
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Japan |
City Homicide Season 2 (Episode 2) |
Endemol Worldwide Distribution |
Australia |
The Little Nyonya |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
1895 in Formosa |
Hakka Television Station |
Taiwan |
All Saints (Episode 464) |
Seven Network Operations Limited |
Australia |
Beethoven Virus (Episode 1) |
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) |
Korea |
Boys Over Flowers |
Korean Broadcasting System |
Korea |
Garden of the Wind |
Fuji Television Network, Inc |
Japan |
Ghost 2 |
8TV |
Malaysia |
Me and My Three Daughters' Marriages |
Hakka Television Station |
Taiwan |
Stepmother II |
Hunan ETV Culture Media Co., Ltd. |
China |
Warkah Terakhir (Episode 8) |
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia |
Who Will Call the Shots of My Youth |
Beijing Xinbaoyuan Movie & TV Investment Co., Ltd |
China |
BEST SINGLE DRAMA OR TELEMOVIE PROGRAMME
Easy Money |
Hakka Television Station |
Taiwan |
Scorched |
ITV Global Entertainment |
Australia |
Shabake Part 2: Usouso |
Fuji Television Network, Inc. |
Japan |
Love in the Season of Osmanthus |
Hakka Television Station |
Taiwan |
3 Acts of Murder |
Taylor Media Pty Ltd |
Australia |
Sebelum Sejadah Di Bentang |
Sistem Televisyen Malaysia Berhad (TV3) |
Malaysia |
Shohure Shob Ganga Foring (Angels of Our Town) |
Impress Telefilm Ltd, Channel-i |
Bangladesh |
Taipei 24H |
Public Television Service Foundation |
Taiwan |
BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME
Off Pedder (Episode 7) |
Television Broadcasts Limited |
Hong Kong |
Calefare |
Film Formations Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Gag Concert |
Korean Broadcasting System |
Korea |
The Iromonea |
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc |
Japan |
Mr. Siao's Mandarin Class |
Natseven TV Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia |
The Election That Isn't |
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited |
India |
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMME
Poisoning the Poor, Electronic Waste in Ghana |
Daehan Mediaworld |
Korea |
Drugs Business Inside Prison Cell |
PT. Cakrawala Andalas Televisi |
Indonesia |
I Survived |
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation |
Philippines |
Sunday Report: Sichuan Earthquake One Year On |
Television Broadcasts Limited |
Hong Kong |
Man Made Marvels - Sydney Opera House |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
PD Notebook - Barricaded Plaza, Human Rights in Custody |
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) |
Korea |
BEST CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME
Iyantira |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Vasantham |
Singapore |
Super Kid Game |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
Galli Galli Sim Sim S6 (Episode 6) "Googly Frish" |
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia |
Hong Kong |
Lharn Phoo Koo E-Joo |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
Classroom Genius |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
BEST ENTERTAINMENT (ONE-OFF/ANNUAL) SPECIAL
KABUKI: Behind the Scene of Heisei Nakamuraza |
Fuji Television Network, Inc |
Japan |
Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2008 |
Television Broadcasts Limited |
Hong Kong |
President's Command Performance |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
The Pursuit of Style: |
QTV Channel 11 |
Philippines |
Pogo Amazing Kids Awards 2008 |
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia |
Hong Kong |
My School Rocks Asia Finals 2008 |
The Walt Disney Company (SEA) Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Pemburu Hantu |
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia |
The Best House 1,2,3 |
Fuji Television Network, Inc |
Japan |
Star Junior Show |
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) |
Korea |
26 Hours / Day |
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc |
Japan |
Lonely Planet Bluelist: |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
Mel and Joey |
GMA Network, Inc. |
Philippines |
BEST GAME OR QUIZ PROGRAMME
Run for Money |
Fuji Television Network, Inc |
Japan |
Yok Siam |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
Super Kid Game |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
Hole in the Wall - Season 1 (Episode 1) |
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia |
Hong Kong |
Lharn Phoo Koo E-Joo |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
Philipinas: Game Ka Na Ba? |
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation |
Philippines |
Classroom Genius |
Workpoint Entertainment Public Company Limited |
Thailand |
BEST MUSIC PROGRAMME
Beat The Mic |
Hunan TV |
China |
Hip Korea - Rain |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Indian Idol Season 4 (Episode 1) |
Miditech Pvt Ltd |
India |
Campus SuperStar Grand Final |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel U |
Singapore |
In Memory - A Musical Tribute |
New Delhi Television Ltd |
India |
Ode to Joy: 10,000 Voices Resound! |
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. |
Japan |
BEST REALITY PROGRAMME
Revealed - Chinese New Year |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Guess Who? |
Public Television Service Foundation |
Taiwan |
Capture the Moment - What In the World! |
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) |
Korea |
Storm Surfers |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
In the Line of Fire (Episode18) |
The Korea International Broadcasting Foundation |
Korea |
Sarkaar Ki Duniya (Episode 57) |
Miditech Pvt Ltd |
India |
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME
One Life One Earth: Meet in Antarctica |
PCCW Media Limited |
Hong Kong |
Hip Korea - Rain |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
The New Anatomy Show |
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Japan |
Galli Galli Sim Sim (Episode 18) |
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia |
Hong Kong |
Go Green (Episode 1) |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel U |
Singapore |
One Life One Earth: |
PCCW Media Limited |
Hong Kong |
Passage to Malaysia - Across the Seas |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
BEST TALK SHOW
Blogtv.sg: Who Lives Around You? |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, ChannelNewsAsia |
Singapore |
Talk Asia - Edison Chen |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
We The People |
NDTV Pvt Ltd |
India |
Asia Uncut |
West Meets East Productions |
Singapore |
The Big Fight |
NDTV Pvt Ltd |
India |
The President and a Worker |
Shanghai Media Group, Documentary Channel |
China |
BEST ANIMATION
Classic Tales |
Endemol Worldwide Distribution |
Australia |
Little Krishna |
Big Animation (|) Pvt Ltd |
India |
Milly Molly |
Scrawl Studios Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill Season 4 |
Endemol Worldwide Distribution |
Australia |
Zheng He's Voyages to the West Seas (Episode 1) |
Zhejiang Zhongnan Group Animation Video Co, Ltd |
China |
Lamb |
SPE Networks - Asia Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
BEST SOCIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Inside Afghan ER |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Future Makers |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Embracing Life and Death, in a Hospice Ward |
CJB (Cheongju Broadcasting Co. Ltd) |
Korea |
Eye On Taiwan - The Miracle Doctor |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Sudden Death |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Tuesday Report: In the Face of Death |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
Ecopolis |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Project Runway Philippines |
Solar Entertainment Corporation |
Philippines |
The Amazing Race Asia, Season 3 (Episode 3) |
SPE Networks - Asia Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Indian Idol Season 4 (Episode 41) Finale |
Miditech Pvt Ltd |
India |
Konsert Akhir Akademi Fantasia 7 |
Astro Productions Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia |
Survivor Philippines (Episode 1) |
GMA Network, Inc. |
Philippines |
Hole in the Wall - Season 1 (Episode 1) |
Turner Entertainment Networks Asia |
Hong Kong |
The Chopping Block (Series 2) |
ITV Global Entertainment |
Australia |
BEST CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT
BITWORLD-Two Rooms: The Past and The Present |
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Japan |
Live & Loaded (Episode 1) |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
Suatu Ketika - Rosli Dhoby |
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia |
As the Bell Rings - Touch of Class |
The Walt Disney Company (SEA) Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
First Class |
Mediacorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
Hip Korea - Rain |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
2. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
BEST NEWS PRESENTER OR ANCHOR
Nidhi Razdan |
Left, Right & Centre |
New Delhi Television Ltd |
India |
Martin Soong |
Squawk Box |
CNBC Asia Pacific |
Singapore |
Kristie Lu Stout |
CNN Today |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
Suhasini Haidar |
India At 9 |
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited |
India |
Maura Fogarty |
Capital Connection |
CNBC Asia Pacific |
Singapore |
Anjali Rao |
World News Asia |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
Bernard Lo |
Asia Confidential with Bernie Lo |
Bloomberg L.P |
Hong Kong |
Teymoor Nabili |
Al Jazeera English (Rolling News) |
Al Jazeera English |
Malaysia |
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Anjali Rao |
Talk Asia |
CNN International |
Hong Kong |
Najwa Shihab |
Suafa Anda |
PT. Media Televisi Indonesia |
Indonesia |
Fauziah Ibrahim |
101 East - Philippines: |
Al Jazeera |
Malaysia |
Christine Tan |
Managing Asia |
CNBC Asia Pacific |
Singapore |
Qin Yi |
The Main Talk |
Shanghai Media Group, |
China |
Lin Xue Ling |
Conversation With |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, |
Singapore |
Teymoor Nabili |
101 East - China Special: |
Al Jazeera |
Malaysia |
BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTER
Jon Niermann |
Asia Uncut |
West Meets East |
Singapore |
Phanya Nirunkul |
Yok Siam |
Workpoint Entertainment |
Thailand |
Cyrus Sahukar |
Hole in the Wall |
Turner Entertainment |
Hong Kong |
He Jiong |
Happy Citadel |
Hunan TV |
China |
Steve Crombie |
Lonely Planet: Natural Born Traveller |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Woody Milintachinda |
Woody Show |
W Networks Co. Ltd |
Thailand |
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR
Lee, Min-ho |
Boys Over Flowers |
Korean Broadcasting System |
Korea |
Adrian Pang |
Red Thread |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
Qi Yu Wu |
The Little Nyonya |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
Chen Han Wei |
By My Side |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
Myung-Min Kim |
Beethoven Virus |
Munhwa Broadcasting |
Korea |
Patrick Teoh |
Red Thread |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
Pierre Png |
The Little Nyonya |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
BEST DRAMA PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS
Zoe Tay |
The Ultimatum |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
Michelle Yim |
Moonlight Resonance |
Television Broadcasts Limited |
Hong Kong |
Robyn Malcolm |
Outrageous Fortune Series 4 |
South Pacific Pictures |
New Zealand |
Fann Wong |
The Defining Moment |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
Gu, Hye-Seon |
Boys Over Flowers |
Korean Broadcasting System |
Korea |
Joanne Peh |
The Little Nyonya |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
Yvonne Lim |
Perfect Cut |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 8 |
Singapore |
BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS
Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming |
Man In Charge #8 |
Television Broadcasts Limited |
Hong Kong |
Chusak Iamsuk |
Raberd Thurd Theung |
Workpoint Entertainment |
Thailand |
Chua Enlai |
Parental Guidance |
Pics Talk Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Michael V. |
Bubble Gang |
GMA Network, Inc. |
Philippines |
Rebecca Ashley Dass |
Cosmo & George 1 |
Hoods Inc Productions Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Cyrus Broacha |
The Election That Isn't |
IBN 18 Broadcast Limited |
India |
3. TECHNICAL & CREATIVE CATEGORIES
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Fighting Spiders |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
Lonely Planet: Natural Born Traveller (Episode 3) |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
The Way We Live (Ep. 5) |
August Pictures Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Storm Surfers |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Women, Water and 10,000 miles |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Revealed - Diwali |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
BEST DIRECTION
All Saints (Episode 465) |
Seven Network Operations Limited |
Australia |
Sudden Death |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Fighting Spiders |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Channel 5 |
Singapore |
One In A Million 3 Grand Final |
8TV |
Malaysia |
Inside Afghan ER |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Hip Korea - Rain |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
BEST EDITING
Inside Afghan ER |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Punjab's Forgotten Women |
IBN18 Broadcast Limited |
India |
Inside Supercar |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Supermen of Malegaon |
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) |
Japan |
Little Red Art |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd |
Singapore |
Man Made Marvels |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN HD
Storm Surfers |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Inside Afghan ER |
National Geographic Channel Asia |
Singapore |
Revealed - Diwali |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |
Bird Without Borders - Black-Faced Spoonbills |
Public Television Service Foundation |
Taiwan |
Byodoin Sound Stage |
Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. |
Japan |
Lonely Planet: Natural Born Travellers |
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific |
Singapore |