Studio 100 International and the Nordic countries’ leading animation studio Qvisten Animation have announced their first official feature film co-production, Nightling, an original animated fantasy adventure that marks the next chapter in the two studios' expanding creative partnership. Studio 100 Film will handle the international sales and will introduce the project to buyers at the American Film Market (AFM). Nightling is currently in production and scheduled for delivery in December 2027. … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International and Qvisten Animation Announce First Theatrical Co-Pro on Original Animated Feature ‘Nightling’
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Astro Launches Mango TV, U Panda TV and the Pokémon Pop-Up Channel This October
Astro, Malaysia's leading content and entertainment company, is expanding its content line-up with the launch of Mango TV (CH 336) and U Panda TV (CH 337) from 1 October 2026, alongside the Pokémon Pop-Up Channel (CH 121), which will be available from 1 October to 31 December 2026. Mango TV (CH 336) brings viewers some of China's most popular dramas, original variety shows, reality programmes and movies from Hunan TV and Mango TV. U Panda TV (CH 337) complements the line-up with a rich … [Read more...] about Astro Launches Mango TV, U Panda TV and the Pokémon Pop-Up Channel This October
Vuulr Returns with New Leadership
Vuulr, the global B2B online rights transaction platform for all content, is returning to the international market - in time for MIPCOM - with committed new ownership, fresh investment and a rebuilt business designed for an industry that has changed dramatically since the company first launched. Ben Flint, who co-founded Vuulr in 2018 and held many of its most important relationships, has returned to the new business as Chief Commercial Officer. Former Co-Founder Chris Drumgoole is on board … [Read more...] about Vuulr Returns with New Leadership
ReelShort Expands Across Singtel Group Operators
ReelShort, the global vertical micro‑drama platform operated by Crazy Maple Studio, has secured one of Southeast Asia’s most extensive digital distribution footprints through partnerships with Singtel in Singapore, Telkomsel in Indonesia, Globe in the Philippines and AIS in Thailand. Together, these four markets represent close to 70% of Southeast Asia’s population, creating a powerful regional network for mobile‑first entertainment. The latest launches on Singtel CAST in Singapore and … [Read more...] about ReelShort Expands Across Singtel Group Operators
HBO Original series War to debut on HBO Max on October 2
The HBO Original series War will debut on HBO Max on Friday, October 2, and will also be available on HBO. War is a high-stakes, legal drama following the lives of London’s most powerful lawyers as firms Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne clash over a headline-grabbing legal battle, drawing ambitious young lawyer Jonathan “Johnny” Warren into a ruthless world where ambition is currency, betrayal is strategy, and winning is everything. Following the explosive divorce of British tech … [Read more...] about HBO Original series War to debut on HBO Max on October 2
One Life Studios Takes Emotion-Driven Indian Microdramas to Global Audiences
As short-form vertical drama continues its rapid global expansion, the market remains heavily dominated by Chinese platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox, as well as Western content built on sensationalized tropes of billionaire romances and revenge plots. However, Indian content giant One Life Studios is charting a distinct path to global success by leveraging culturally rooted, emotion-first storytelling. In an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus, Shashank Singh, Lead – Syndication … [Read more...] about One Life Studios Takes Emotion-Driven Indian Microdramas to Global Audiences
