Limits imposed on TV entertainment programs
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October 26, 2011, Wednesday
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CHINA will limit the number of entertainment programs allowed to air on television, from match-making game shows to dance broadcasts, and push to replace them with morality-building programing.
China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television will from next year restrict shows that "record the dark and gloomy side of society," Southern Metropolis Daily reported yesterday.
"For every satellite TV station, no more than two entertainment programs can be aired during prime time from 7:30pm to 10:00pm every night," the paper said, citing a directive from the national broadcasting watchdog.
Instead, the newspaper said, the extra time slots would be filled with programs that "promote harmony, health and mainstream culture."
Xinhua news agency said the directive aimed to guard against "excessive entertainment" by restricting game shows, talk shows, talents shows and reality shows, among other types of programing.
At least two hours of news will have to be broadcast during the last six hours of the day on 34 stations, Xinhua said.
The watchdog asked provincial television stations to limit certain types of broadcasts and boost production of shows about housekeeping and ethics, but the industry was waiting for formal notification.
In September, the agency ordered a popular television talent show akin to American Idol - Super Girl - off the air for a year after it exceeded broadcasting time limits. It has also recently reiterated its ban on sex-oriented television and radio advertisements, such as ads for breast enlargement surgery.
China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television will from next year restrict shows that "record the dark and gloomy side of society," Southern Metropolis Daily reported yesterday.
"For every satellite TV station, no more than two entertainment programs can be aired during prime time from 7:30pm to 10:00pm every night," the paper said, citing a directive from the national broadcasting watchdog.
Instead, the newspaper said, the extra time slots would be filled with programs that "promote harmony, health and mainstream culture."
Xinhua news agency said the directive aimed to guard against "excessive entertainment" by restricting game shows, talk shows, talents shows and reality shows, among other types of programing.
At least two hours of news will have to be broadcast during the last six hours of the day on 34 stations, Xinhua said.
The watchdog asked provincial television stations to limit certain types of broadcasts and boost production of shows about housekeeping and ethics, but the industry was waiting for formal notification.
In September, the agency ordered a popular television talent show akin to American Idol - Super Girl - off the air for a year after it exceeded broadcasting time limits. It has also recently reiterated its ban on sex-oriented television and radio advertisements, such as ads for breast enlargement surgery.
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