Mrs Raffles, an addictive new drama series for an international audience poised for production in Q3 2020, has signed the British BAFTA and Royal Television Society (RTS) winning Alison Hume as its head writer and showrunner. Adapted from the critically acclaimed novel OLIVIA & SOPHIA by Singapore-based writer Rosie Milne, the historical period drama Mrs Raffles is developed and produced by 108 Media, the global content development and licensing company headquartered in Singapore with … [Read more...] about BAFTA-winning showrunner Alison Hume sets sail with 108 Media’s Mrs Raffles
K7 Media publishes top 100 travelling scripted TV formats report
Global media intelligence consultancy, K7 Media is to publish a new report detailing the top 100 travelling scripted TV formats. A major statistical undertaking, Tracking the Scripted Giants relies on comparable data to pinpoint the underlying trends in drama and comedy TV adaptations and remakes worldwide. K7 Media has worked directly with distributors to identify the trends driving the scripted format market. The report will outline the genres that endured; those in decline and … [Read more...] about K7 Media publishes top 100 travelling scripted TV formats report
HBO Asia renews HALFWORLDS for a third season
HBO Asia announced the renewal of the network’s dark action fantasy series, HALFWORLDS, with the filming for the eight-part third season commencing in the Philippines in January and set to premiere exclusively on HBO GO and HBO in 2020. This is the first time an HBO Asia series is shot entirely in the Philippines and this series marks the longest running series for HBO Asia. Created by HBO Asia and helmed by Filipino filmmaker and director Mikhail Red, the third season ventures from the neon … [Read more...] about HBO Asia renews HALFWORLDS for a third season
Discovery Asia Pacific unveils Asian Food Network
Discovery Asia Pacific unveils Asian Food Network (AFN), an evolution of the Asian Food Channel, the #1 English Lifestyle channel in Southeast Asia. The linear channel and digital destination have been re-imagined as AFN, embracing a digital-first approach curated for its growing four million+ mobile-first community. AFN promises a seamless digital and linear experience that offers entertainment, utility and community for all Asian food lovers. Asianfoodnetwork.com provides a trove of tested … [Read more...] about Discovery Asia Pacific unveils Asian Food Network
Banijay Group to acquire Endemol Shine Group
Banijay Group announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Endemol Shine Group, which is co-owned by The Walt Disney Company (DIS) and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO). The acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies, will encompass Endemol Shine’s 120 production labels with an estimated … [Read more...] about Banijay Group to acquire Endemol Shine Group
ZED brings to WCSFP 2019 two major science projects
Rivers above the Canopy As deforestation of the Amazon rainforest surges, ZED launches Rivers above the Canopy, an in-house production that dives deep into the canopy to unveil a crucial yet little known scientific phenomenon: The flying rivers. Recycling its own water to produce a large portion of the region’s rain, this sanctuary plays a key role on a local and global scale, vital for our planet. Following a top team of international experts in the field, in restricted areas and into … [Read more...] about ZED brings to WCSFP 2019 two major science projects
