FOX Networks Group Asia (FNGA), Asia’s leading pay-TV network, shone brightly amongst the stars at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival, walking away with pan-Asian broadcast and streaming rights to some of the festival’s hottest feature films. Held in May on the picturesque French Riviera, the Cannes Film Festival is one of the year’s most important events for acquiring best-in-class content, as distributors and studios from around the globe compete for rights to the festival’s … [Read more...] about FOX Asia acquires multiple films at Cannes
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Globe Studios and HOOQ debuts pilot
Singapore- After months of anticipation, Globe Studios and HOOQ confirm release of the first episode of its much awaited original series OTJ: The Missing 8 in the first quarter of 2017. Its official teaser also debuted at the recent Wonderful World with Globe media event as well as online. The teaser gives a preview of what to expect in the full-length series. In contrast to mainstream TV fare, the OTJ series will deliver a cinematic experience that is gritty and fast … [Read more...] about Globe Studios and HOOQ debuts pilot
SGIFF’s Silver Screen Awards
Singapore – The 27th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) announced its winners of the Silver Screen Awards at Marina Bay Sands, wrapping up an exciting year for the region’s filmmakers. This year saw 14 awards being presented, with the crowd-favourites Asian Feature Film Competition and Southeast Asian Short Film Competition awarding nine of them. White Sun (Seto Surya) by Nepali director Deepak Rauniyar emerged as the Best Film of the Asian Feature Film … [Read more...] about SGIFF’s Silver Screen Awards
Keshet picks The Paper
Keshet International (KI) has picked up global distribution rights to the new eagerly anticipated Croatian crime drama series, The Paper. Produced by Drugi Plan and yet to air on HTV1, The Paper (12 x 50’) is a dark cocktail of political corruption, power struggles, crime and betrayal. Impassioned reviews from critics and glowing screening receptions at selected European festivals over the summer have given the show must-see status. It will be available as a finished subtitled series and … [Read more...] about Keshet picks The Paper
NBC signs with PRIME
Cannes, France- Prime Entertainment Group has announced from the Cannes Film Festival a major deal signed with NBC Universal for the series Ultimate Countdown 16x45’. The network acquired the show for E! Asia, and it will be aired in over 40 countries in the Asian continent including Singapore, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and more. … [Read more...] about NBC signs with PRIME
Strong Hong Kong showing set for Cannes
Hong Kong filmmakers will showcase their latest cinematic projects at Marché du Film, the world’s largest film market, which opened on 13 May and continues through 22 May in France. Marché du Film is part of the concurrent 68th Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival). This year, the Hong Kong Pavilion includes four Hong Kong exhibitors organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), namely, All Rights Entertainment Ltd, China 3D Digital Distribution Company … [Read more...] about Strong Hong Kong showing set for Cannes