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• Taiwan’s VOD industry and government unite to promote best practices

  Taiwan’s leading video-on-demand industry associations have come together with the government at a roundtable event to share and promote best practices that foster growth while safeguarding consumer interests through self-regulation and collaborating on anti-piracy efforts.

• Animasia Studio inks partnerships with multiple companies worldwide

  Animasia Studio has announced multiple licensing deals with worldwide licensees using their "Chuck Chicken" brand in the recent Kre8tif! Conference in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. New partners include IndieCo Group, Kidz World, Foodie4U and Multi Capital Network.

• Two Armoza dramas head to Portugal

  Leading Portuguese broadcaster SIC has commissioned the finished series of two dramas, Allenby and No Return, from Armoza Formats. The tapes of Allenby are from the original Israeli version that aired on Channel 10, while No Return is from...

• “Cha-Ching” initiative teams up with kid influencers to connect with young audience

  Prudence Foundation and Cartoon Network have turned to the next generation of Asian kids to provide inspiration for a new music video of Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids, the globally recognised and award-winning financial literacy programme that's now in its eighth year.

• Arista and Nevion partner to provide media network solutions

  Nevion has announced a partnership with Arista Networks to provide media networks solutions for the broadcasting industry. They have developed a joint solution that integrates Nevion’s orchestration and SDN control, VideoIPath, with Arista’s Extensible Operating System.

• HOOQ original “Bhak” wins Grand Prize at RIIFF 2018

  HOOQ Filmmakers Guild’s inaugural winner, Bhak, gained international recognition after walking away with the Grand Prize for Best Television Pilot at the 22nd Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF), widely recognised as a launch pad for emerging film talents.

• Magewell helps Phenix deliver live streaming for Your Call Football

  Earlier this year, gaming technology startup Your Call Football kicked off its innovative, interactive sports experience. Behind the scenes, global, solutions provider Phenix deployed plug-and-play capture hardware from Magewell to help enable real-time, high-quality streaming of the matches. 

• Network Ten commissions “Ambulance Australia”

  Network Ten has commissioned the compelling and insightful Australian documentary series Ambulance Australia, produced by Endemol Shine Australia. The gripping fly-on-the-wall series will take an unprecedented look at the NSW Ambulance frontline in New South Wales.

• Global piracy on the rise with streaming credentials easily available on the dark web

  Hundreds of stolen login details for popular OTT services are available every month on the dark web for an average of only USD8.81 / £6.60, potentially putting consumers at risk and impacting OTT revenues, according to new research by...

• TVU Networks expands live media acquisition leadership

  TVU Networks, global technology and innovation leader in live IP video solutions, has launched new premium functionality at IBC 2018 to enable operators increased flexibility and to robustly contribute the highest video quality from any location over any network.

• Netflix reveals first stills for “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”

  Netflix has released the first two official photos from its new supernatural series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina starring Kiernan Shipka. The stills show Kiernan Shipka as main character Sabrina Spellman, and a scene from the dark baptism of Sabrina.

• Zendesk launches Discord integration for seamless customer support

  Zendesk has announced an integration with Discord that makes it easier for game developers and publishers to solve customer service issues directly in Discord without interrupting game time. The world’s largest gaming community can now access efficient and fast...

• iQIYI signs expanded Nickelodeon deal with Viacom

  iQIYI has signed a new multi year Nickelodeon content deal for mainland China with Viacom International Media Networks. Under the new expanded agreement, iQIYI will have exclusive streaming rights for Mandarin and English Nickelodeon programs on iQIYI’s platforms for kids.

• HBO’s “The Deuce” returns for second season

  Chronicling the rise of pornography and the multibillion-dollar industry’s transformation of American culture, the critically acclaimed drama series The Deuce, created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, returns for its nine-episode second season on in September, exclusively on HBO GO. 

• Outdoor Channel and National Taiwan Museum renew partnership 

  Outdoor Channel Asia has announced its partnership renewal with National Taiwan Museum (NTM). In celebration of its 110th anniversary, National Taiwan Museum will be hosting a special exhibition titled, “Watch Out! Elephants Coming!” from June to December 2018.

• DHX Media and BBC Children’s Productions continue “Creeped Out” season two

  DHX Media and co-production partner BBC Children’s Productions have received a 10-episode order from CBBC in the UK and Family Channel in Canada, for season two of the kids’ live action anthology series Creeped Out.

• Endemol Shine Brazil expands commercial team

  Endemol Shine Brazil has announced three new appointments in its commercial division following the company’s growth strategy – involving Renato Martinez, Nelson Rosa and Rubens Ajzenberg.

• Horizons 3e arrives in French Guiana amid preparations for September launch

  Intelsat's Horizons 3e satellite has arrived at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will undergo final preparations before its scheduled launch on an Ariane 5 rocket on 7 September.

• Astro launches first 4K UHD broadcast in Malaysia

  Astro has achieved a historic milestone with the launch of Malaysia’s first live 4K UHD broadcast. The media company showcased live Premier League games in the country’s first 4K UHD broadcast for football fans at its partner food and...

• Endemol Shine secures deal with ProSieben Germany for hit series “Younger”

  Endemol Shine International has secured a deal with ProSiebenSat.1 Media in Germany for the hit US series Younger. The series premiered on the media group’s free TV channel ProSieben in mid-July. Younger comes from creator Darren Star and stars...