Leading video software provider Synamedia announced that GMA Network, Inc., a major broadcaster in Asia Pacific, has deployed PowerVu to move distribution of its global GMA Pinoy TV service from satellite to the cloud. This migration has already resulted in a better viewing experience for subscribers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with improved reliability and latency. By using PowerVu to distribute its content over AWS cloud, GMA has lowered operating costs, removed complexity, and … [Read more...] about GMA partners with Synamedia for PinoyTV cloud delivery in MENA
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GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV on iWantTFC in select regions starting May 1
Two Asian media giants, ABS-CBN and GMA, make history with the collaboration of ABS-CBN International and GMA Network, Inc. to offer outside of the Philippines GMA’s international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, as well as certain GMA on-demand programs, on iWantTFC starting May 1 this year. The collaboration benefits iWantTFC viewers in Asia Pacific (APAC), specifically in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South … [Read more...] about GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV on iWantTFC in select regions starting May 1
GMA and ABS-CBN announce TV collab to co-produce Unbreak My Heart, to air on TV this year; VIU to stream groundbreaking teleserye
GMA Network and ABS-CBN Corporation have sealed a new historic partnership for the co-production of a groundbreaking teleserye titled “Unbreak My Heart” with a stellar cast top-billed by the premiere artists of both companies Joshua Garcia, Gabbi Garcia, Richard Yap, and Jodi Sta. Maria. The romantic-drama series, which will be filmed in Switzerland, will air on GMA this 2023 and stream in 15 territories outside of the Philippines on Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top video streaming … [Read more...] about GMA and ABS-CBN announce TV collab to co-produce Unbreak My Heart, to air on TV this year; VIU to stream groundbreaking teleserye
What’s next for content in 2021? (Part Two)
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. In the first part of this feature story, media executives from BBC Studios, Viu, and Bilibili shared their thoughts on what's next for content in 2021. Below, Television Asia Plus interviewed three broadcasters on their point-of-view for what's coming ahead for content in 2021. Broadcasters Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd. Yaowalak Poolthong, Ph.D., Managing Director, Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., … [Read more...] about What’s next for content in 2021? (Part Two)
CAKE announces sale in Asia
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a number of deals in Asia with key partners for its animated series. Deals finalised by CAKE's Sales Manager Julien Farçat include partnering with SVOD platform Hunan Mango TV in China on the second series of Pablo, Paper Owl’s BAFTA-nominated series about autism, and Mush-Mush and the Mushables produced by La Cabane and Thuristar in coproduction with Cake. In Indonesia, 31 compilation episodes of Angry Birds and non-dialogue series … [Read more...] about CAKE announces sale in Asia
GMA’s ‘Prima Donnas’ makes television comeback
GMA’s top-rating family drama Prima Donnas returned to the air on the 17th of August on the Network’s afternoon block. It is the first among GMA’s dramas to resume filming after productions were put on hold early this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will air recaps for nine weeks before airing fresh episodes. Top-billed by GMA’s up-and-coming young actresses Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan, and Sophia Pablo, Prima Donnas tells the story of sisters Donna Marie, Donna Belle, and Donna … [Read more...] about GMA’s ‘Prima Donnas’ makes television comeback