The world’s largest streaming service for South Asian content ZEE5 has launched in the U.S. The arrival of the platform in the country opens up a world of multicultural entertainment for the South Asian diaspora and mainstream audiences across the United States. Present at the virtual launch on 22 June was Archana Anand, ZEE5’s Chief Business Officer, who was joined by special guest, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Commenting on the arrival of the platform on U.S. shores, Archana said, “The United … [Read more...] about ZEE5’s launch in the U.S. ushers in a new era of South Asian entertainment
ZEE5 Global unveils its sixth Bangladeshi Original web series ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’
South Asian streaming platform ZEE5 Global announced the launch of its new Bangladeshi Original web series Ladies & Gentlemen directed by acclaimed Bangladeshi director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki. In a virtual press conference held on 14 June, Mostafa was joined by the series’ cast and crew, as well as ZEE5 Global’s Chief Business Officer, Archana Anand, who unveiled the trailer of the web series. Archana said, “We are positioning ourselves as a South Asian platform, the foremost for South … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global unveils its sixth Bangladeshi Original web series ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’
Cignal TV, TV5, Smart, and PLDT join forces to deliver multi-platform world-class coverage of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Filipino athletes are set to fight for the flag and country this July as they compete in the highly-anticipated Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Filipino sports fans can cheer from the comfort of their homes as the MVP Group of Companies led by Cignal TV, TV5, Smart Communications (Smart), and PLDT join forces to deliver coverage of the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo starting on 23 July to 8 August. In a virtual press conference held on 11 June, the companies bared their plans for the coverage of the … [Read more...] about Cignal TV, TV5, Smart, and PLDT join forces to deliver multi-platform world-class coverage of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
iQiyi’s SaaS solution lowers barriers for a slice of the OTT pie
Asia’s tech-savvy population is more connected than ever, with video streaming being an essential part of life. Recent research from SpotX revealed that close to 400 million people are using video streaming services across the region, with a majority of OTT viewers watching over two hours of content per day. In a crowded OTT space, iQiyi is one of the leading platforms that doesn’t just serve up content but helps other companies monetize their offerings. The brand’s white label artificial … [Read more...] about iQiyi’s SaaS solution lowers barriers for a slice of the OTT pie
Feel the love with iQiyi International’s ‘Love On’ Asian romance collection
iQiyi International announced that it will release a curated Asian romance collection offering over 600 hours of romantic series and films, along with seven brand-new LOVE ON Chinese romance drama originals. The curated content will premiere progressively starting May 20 to September, and the shows can be accessed via a dedicated LOVE ON tab on the iQiyi platform starting June 1. The LOVE ON Chinese romance dramas Originals collection builds on the company’s niche in romance dramas such as … [Read more...] about Feel the love with iQiyi International’s ‘Love On’ Asian romance collection
C-Suite spotlight: Alon Shtruzman of Keshet International
Leading global content producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) has recently announced a raft of finished tapes for scripted titles in Asia. Titles such as Prisoners of War India, Our Boys, Secret Bridesmaids’ Business, The Brave, and The Trial of Christine Keeler have been snapped up by Subscription Video-On-Demand (SVODs), including Mola TV in Indonesia and Now TV in Hong Kong. The company is also set to announce sales of Killer Camp and Singletown, along with other factual and … [Read more...] about C-Suite spotlight: Alon Shtruzman of Keshet International
