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Television Broadcasts Limitedright Television Broadcasts Limited , commonly known as TVB, is the first wireless commercial television station in Hong Kong. Established on November 19, 1967 with only about 200 staff, it is one of the two free broadcast companies in Hong Kong and overwhelmingly dominates the market. TVB is now the largest Chinese programme producer in the world, with a size of about 5,000 including contract artistes and staff in overseas subsidiary companies. The current chairman is Run Run Shaw. It owns two channels in Hong Kong, PRC, namely TVB Jade and TVB Pearl. TVB Jade owns the largest audience shares in Hong Kong and is often referred to as simply TVB. TVB reaches out to communities all over the world with its programs available in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore, amongst others. Its dramas are internationally acclaimed, and many of Hong Kong's top film and pop stars started their careers in TVB. Special TVB events such as the annual TVB Anniversary Celebration are broadcast to worldwide audience. TVB also runs talent programmes such as the annual Miss Hong Kong and Miss Chinese International pageants. Successful contestants are offered TVB contracts. See also: List of Hong Kong companies, List of Chinese companies Development TVB enjoys an overwhelming dominance on the television market in Hong Kong; however, its programs have often been criticised by some TV viewers for reasons such as "bad taste", "superficiality", "dullness", and "lack of creativity". Its programs have also been criticised for being catered to the tastes of housewives and therefore ignoring the diverse interest of the middle class. Despite the criticism raised by some people, TVB continues to enjoy advantage on TV viewerships in Hong Kong. In 2004, TVBs historical drama series War And Beauty is appreciated by the general public, including the middle class. In addition, TVB has exclusive contracts with many local celebrities that restricts them from appearing in other local TV programs. Hong Kong's Cable TV claims it is unfair competition even ATV, another major TV station in Hong Kong, disagrees. In fact, many artists do not have exclusive contract with TVB. Certainly, most of celebrities are always willing to make exclusive contract with TVB for better well-knowing. In contrast, Hong Kong Cable TV, monopolized the Hong Kongs Pay-TV market for ten years, was accused by TVB and Now Broadband TV of engaging in anti-competitive conduct by acquisitions of exclusive broadcasting rights to most football competitions. However, Hong Kongs Broadcasting Authority rejected those accusations. Taking place every year, the TVB Music Awards are the one of the biggest awards for cantopop "singers". It is widely rumored that TVB gives out the awards in order to to appraise those who are "loyal". The ICAC has investigated the arrangement of the awards. Now the investigation is finished and proved no TVBs staff are criminal in the case. Afterwards, TVB has reformed its music programs for reestablishing the fame of TVBs music programs. On the other hand, TVB had awarded the NAB National Association of Broadcasters' International Broadcasting Excellence Award 2001. The award recognizes the company for its outstanding contributions to the community through a wide range of charitable programmes and activities. Hong Kong thus becomes the first city in Asia to receive this prestigious award in this area. In 2005, TVB ,cooperated with Hong Kong Jockey Club, organized the biggest fund-rising campaign for the South-East Asias tsunami disaster. It finally raised over 100 million Hong Kong Dollars to assist the needy affected. Location To cope with future development and expansion, Television Broadcasts Limited began planning in 1998 to develop in the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate a replacement for the old facility at Clearwater Bay. October 2003, the new HK$2.2 billion TVB City comes into full operation. The massive investment TVB has made in the new facility is clear confirmation of the Company's determination and commitment to equip itself for success in increasingly competitive local and international television markets, and to provide its Hong Kong audience The new headquarters at Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate is by far the largest piece of land ever leased by the then Hong Kong Industrial Estates Corporation and the first service-providing company in the area. It has a building area of over 110,000 square metres, 30% more than that of the previous facilities at Clearwater Bay. Studio 1 in TVB City with 630 seats, is the largest TV production studio among commercial TV Stations in Asia. Notable Shows from TVB Main Article: List of TVB Programmes Many major dramas and shows are made by TVB, including many notable people from TVB, and the program viewership are usually higher than the other TV-stations in Hong Kong. TV Drama Series for full list of TVB Dramas, please see TVB Dramas Notable people External links
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