TVA+ NewsFlash SEE MORE

• Big Brother returns to the Philippines with outstanding ratings

  Pinoy Big Brother launched on 10th November and in its first two weeks on air have outperformed its competitors in all timeslots.

• NBCUIN launches third Dreamworks branded block on ICE TV in The Maldives

  NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) announced the launch of a new DreamWorks branded block on the Maldives’s first local free-to-air High Definition (HD) channel, ICE TV.

• Dreamworks’ awarded five ‘Best Tv For Kids’ Accreditations by Taiwan’s NCC

  NBCUIN has been accredited ‘Best TV for Kids’ certificates for five of DreamWorks’ signature titles by Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC).

• HOOQ partners with OVO

  The landmark partnership sees HOOQ’s service integrated with OVO’s platform to enable OVO customers to pay and watch HOOQ content.

• Amazon Prime Video announced Season Two of the Prime Original Series Breathe

  Amit Sadh, who gave a captivating performance in the first season of Breathe, will return in his role as Kabir Sawant.

• ABS-CBN airs Catriona’s Quest for Philippine’s Fourth Miss Universe Crown

  Filipinos can watch the culmination of Catriona Gray’s quest for the Philippine’s fourth Miss Universe title via free livestreaming on the ABS-CBN Live channel on ABS-CBN’s streaming service iWant.

• Toonz Media Group launches Gummibär And Friends: The Gummy Bear Show Season 2 on YouTube

  Toonz Media Group, in partnership with Gummybear International launced 13th the second season of their successful animated series Gummibär And Friends: The Gummy Bear Show.

• Federation Kids and Planeta Junior Kick of Licensing in Italy for Find Me In Paris

  Federation Kids & Family announced its licensing partnership in Italy with leading kids entertainment company Planeta Junior, for its premium time-traveling ballet series Find Me In Paris.

• Fremantle promotes executives in its International content team

  Global distributor Fremantle announced the promotions of Angela Neillis to Senior Vice President, Non-scripted Content, and Rebecca Dundon to Vice President of Scripted Content.

• Vertiv announces appointment of new senior director

  Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Danny will drive programs to support telco operators in their digital transformation initiatives.

• DEFAULT grosses US$22.3 Million in Box Office Revenue

  Group's financial thriller, DEFAULT, maintained #1 position and surpassed the 3 million ticket sales mark since its first day of release on 28 November 2018.

• Wildside developing Drama Series on Audrey Hepburn

  Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli's Italian production company Wildside is developing a drama series on Audrey Hepburn’s life, based on a story by Audrey’s son Luca Dotti and Luigi Spinola.

• HOOQ bags three awards at the inaugural Asian Academy Creative Awards

  HOOQ, Asia’s first and largest video-on-demand service, picked up three awards at the inaugural Asian Academy Creative Awards 2018 including ‘Best Sound’ and ‘Best Cinematography’ for Marlina The Murderer in Four Acts.

• tvN’s romance drama Encounter leads viewership ratings charts

  Viu fans can now enjoy Encounter four hours after Korea’s telecast with the platform’s exclusive streaming rights acquisition for Asia and watch their favourite Hallyu stars on selected Samsung Smart TVs.

• Spackman Entertainment’s Default grosses US$15 Million in box office revenue

  Default, the highest November opening in the history of the Korean box office, raked in gross box office revenue of US$15 million and total ticket admissions of 2,090,526 since its release on 28 November 2018

• CNN and Cartoon Network win big at Asian Academy Creative Awards

  CNN and Cartoon Network won eight honours – also known as “Goddess of Creativity” wins – at the Asian Academy Creative Awards on December 6, the region's version of the International Emmy Awards.

• Anna Olson joins Iron Chef Canada

  This holiday season, Iron Chef Canada’s Chairman requested an epic baking battle for the ages. This fall’s #1 Canadian program on Food Network Canada.

• HBO receives 9 Golden Globe nominations

  HBO received 9 Golden Globe nominations for the upcoming 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, which were announced in Los Angeles. The Golden Globe Awards will be presented on 6 January in Los Angeles.

• Bollywood Sensation Sara Ali Khan Makes Live Chat Debut with UCWeb

  Ahead of her big screen debut, Bollywood newbie Sara Ali Khan made her first live chat debut hosted by UCWeb, the company within Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group.

• Singapore-Taiwan suspense series slated for 2019

  Mediacorp, Taiwanese production house Eightgeman (拙八郎创意执 行有限公司) and Taiwan Television Enterprise (台湾电视公司) are pleased to announce the coproduction of high-concept drama All Is Well (你那边怎样.我这边 OK).