The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) welcomed over 200 delegates from across the region for its first-ever Korean-focused conference and its first in-market event since 2019, with Korea in View, which took place on 30 August at the Westin Josun, Seoul. To set the scene, AVIA CEO Louis Boswell presented key highlights from AVIA’s Korea in View 2022 Report. Ranking 10th among the world’s largest economies and 4th in Asia, South Korea had risen from one of the poorest countries in the … [Read more...] about Korean content powerhouse shaping the entire Asian video landscape
CJ ENM appoints Steve W. Chung as Global Chief Growth Officer
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM today announced that Steve W. Chung has been appointed Global Chief Growth Officer effective immediately. As Global Chief Growth Officer, a new position created within the company to accelerate its global expansion plans, Chung will oversee CJ ENM’s global strategy based in Los Angeles. Kang Ho-sung, CEO of CJ ENM, said, “We are at a time where our company is experiencing exponential growth and seeking opportunities to further expand our business globally. … [Read more...] about CJ ENM appoints Steve W. Chung as Global Chief Growth Officer
Swedish dramas ‘Honour’ and ‘Love Me’ to get South Korean adaptation
Eccho Rights has sold the rights to two Swedish drama scripts for remake in South Korea. Production company HOW Pictures have picked up the format rights for legal thriller Honour and romantic drama-comedy Love Me. “South Korean producers are increasingly open to working with European scripts and these are two of the most interesting coming from Sweden right now. With its female-driven story and contemporary themes Honour is perfect for remake in any territory, … [Read more...] about Swedish dramas ‘Honour’ and ‘Love Me’ to get South Korean adaptation
Warner Bros. Discovery teams up with Taiwanplus
In collaboration with TaiwanPlus, Taiwan's first global English-language news and culture streaming platform, Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled TaiwanPlus Presents, a culturally riveting programming event that will premiere on Discovery Channel on September 4, 2022, at 6:15 pm (SEA/PH) and 5:15 pm (BKK/JKT). Programming will also be made available on TaiwanPlus for audiences worldwide on October 10, 2022. TaiwanPlus Presents tells a captivating story of how Taiwan has … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery teams up with Taiwanplus
Milestone collaboration for Ochre Pictures as Singapore producer for highly-anticipated K-drama series, ‘Little Women’
As the Singapore producer for the highly anticipated K-drama series, Little Women, Ochre Pictures navigated complexities and logistics and provided timely solutions for Studio Dragon, Korea’s largest content production house, which had commissioned production services company, Nine Tailed Fox for the location filming in Singapore in early July 2022. Little Women is scheduled to premiere in South Korea on 3 September 2022, as well as on Netflix. Most of the scenes shot in … [Read more...] about Milestone collaboration for Ochre Pictures as Singapore producer for highly-anticipated K-drama series, ‘Little Women’
MTV India announces second season of ultimate rap battleground Realme ‘MTV Hustle 2.0’
After the phenomenal success of season 1, India’s leading Youth Entertainment brand, MTV India is once again all set to hunt for new rap sounds with the latest season of India’s ultimate rap battleground, Realme MTV Hustle 2.0. Co-powered by Wild Stone new classic range and produced by Fremantle, the latest season of India’s first-ever rap reality television show will pit 16 of the country’s most unique rap voices, in 10 power-packed weeks. Featuring global artist … [Read more...] about MTV India announces second season of ultimate rap battleground Realme ‘MTV Hustle 2.0’
