SINGAPORE : From November 1, Arts Central will be starting a new
belt of programmes.
While the channel retains the arthouse film and documentary line-up
that it is famous for, some other interesting choices will also be
lined up for viewers - from lifestyle programmes to adult
animation.
Jobina Tan, Programming Manager of Arts Central, said: "Currently
Arts Central is viewed as something very high brow, very arts
focused. And in a lot of ways, the word Arts Central just throws up
images of opera and ballet.
"But what we are trying to show in the refreshing is that Arts
Central is not just your Arts programme, it is a lifestyle...the
cutting edge, cool, lifestyle, hip channel that we would like
people to associate Arts Central to be all about."
And another daring programming choice that will be on your screens
next year is Stan Lee's Stripperella.
With a PG rating, the adult animation features a central character
modelled after and voiced by Pamela Anderson.
If you are a fan of Japanese anime, you can look forward to a first
on Singaporean television - a late night anime programming belt
with cult favourites like Twelve Kingdoms and Inuyasha.
Other cult comedy shows like Absolutely Fabulous, Banzai and Reno
911 will be screened during the primetime belt.
Lifestyle shows like Video Fashion News and Design Life will also
be mainstays on the channel.
But Arts Central will not give up its arts focus. It will continue
to feature works such as the award-winning Singapore Short Story
Project.
Jobina added: "We find that the whole creative, experimental angle
of programming or television making can sit very beautifully on
Arts Central and have local viewers see really what the creative
potential of our talents are." - CNA