In a major platform upgrade, BBC Player has integrated a brand new feature that allows subscribers in Singapore and Malaysia to watch selected BBC channels live, in addition to streaming their favourite British programmes on demand. With expanded access to BBC’s live channels, BBC Player now offers subscribers unparalleled options to watch their favourite British content. BBC Player is an authenticated multi-genre SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) streaming service that allows viewers to … [Read more...] about BBC Player gets platform upgrade in Singapore and Malaysia with new access to BBC live channels
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Planet Earth III premieres this month on BBC Earth in Asia
Planet Earth III premiers on the BBC Earth channel across Asia on Sunday, 29 October 2023, at 8pm (SGT). Viewers will also get to enjoy the series on BBC Earth SVOD in Taiwan and BBC Player in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan. Planet Earth III makes its debut on BBC Earth in Asia this year, almost two decades since the original Planet Earth series first redefined natural history filmmaking. Presented by Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth III is the upcoming instalment of the groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Planet Earth III premieres this month on BBC Earth in Asia
Planet Earth III a roaring success with international buyers in Europe, Africa, & Asia
At MIPCOM 2023, BBC Studios has announced international pre sales of the third instalment of its Natural History Unit’s landmark BAFTA award-winning series, Planet Earth, presented by Sir David Attenborough. The eight-part series produced by BBC Studios’ world-renowned Natural History Unit and co-produced by BBC America, ZDF and France Télévisions in partnership with The Open University has sold to; Australia (Nine), Belgium (VRT), Czech Republic (Czech TV), Denmark (DR), Italy (Mediaset), … [Read more...] about Planet Earth III a roaring success with international buyers in Europe, Africa, & Asia
BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
BBC Studios and MyVideo, the video streaming service under Taiwan Mobile, today launched the flagship SVOD streaming platform, BBC PLAYER, for viewers in Taiwan. Featuring six BBC Studios brands, including BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, BBC First, BBC Brit, BBC Kids, and CBeebies, it encompasses a wide range of programme genres. Now, Taiwan audiences will be able to enjoy a full curated line-up of BBC Studios’ video on demand services in one single destination with 3,000 hours of premium content. As … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and MyVideo launch BBC PLAYER exclusively in Taiwan
BBC Player and BBC Kids collaborate with Prime Video Channels to make a grand entry into India
Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, and BBC Studios launched BBC Player and BBC Kids on Prime Video Channels in India. The subscription-based service will provide Indian viewers a curated line-up of popular British content spanning from world-class original British dramas, comedy, documentaries, factual shows, entertainment to lifestyle programming and children’s shows – all on a single destination, for the first time in India. Prime members … [Read more...] about BBC Player and BBC Kids collaborate with Prime Video Channels to make a grand entry into India
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)