VICE Distribution, the global distribution and content licensing arm of VICE Media Group, today announces the appointment of Elise Ching as the company’s Sales Director for the APAC region. Announcing the appointment, Executive Managing Director, Distribution for VICE Media Group, Bea Hegedus, said: “APAC is a key growth area for us as we look to capitalise on the success of the VICE brand and the popularity of our diverse content in the region. I am delighted that Elise will be joining VICE … [Read more...] about VICE Distribution appoints new Asia sales lead
Disney Content Showcase to gather Asia’s top entertainment stars for Blue Carpet Moment in Singapore
As part of the Disney Content Showcase, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific will be convening some of the region’s biggest entertainment stars in Singapore for a “blue carpet moment” on November 30. Top Korean stars who will be gracing the blue carpet include: the cast of Korean crime drama Big Bet – featuring Lee Donghwi (Extreme Job, New Year Blues), Squid Game villain Heo Sungtae and acclaimed director Kang Yunsung. Expect legendary Japanese … [Read more...] about Disney Content Showcase to gather Asia’s top entertainment stars for Blue Carpet Moment in Singapore
Trailer out now of ZEE5 Global original film and Madhur Bhandarkar directorial India Lockdown
ZEE5 Global released the trailer of its latest original film India Lockdown. Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, the direct-to-digital movie, is the first Hindi feature film on the COVID pandemic and its repercussions on the people of India. Written by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah with Madhur Bhandarkar, the ZEE5 Global Original Film stars Shweta Basu Prasad, Aahana Kumra, Prateik Babbar, Sai Tamhankar and Prakash Balewadi in lead roles and Hrishitaa Bhatt in a cameo. Produced by Dr. Jayantilal Gada … [Read more...] about Trailer out now of ZEE5 Global original film and Madhur Bhandarkar directorial India Lockdown
Zhao Liying takes the spotlight in Wild Bloom premiering exclusively on iQIYI from 27 November
Feminist realism drama Wild Bloom is set to exclusively premiere on iQIYI from 27 November 2022. Set in the 90s, the highly-anticipated series stars Zhao Liying, Oho Ou, and Li Guangjie and is directed by award-winning directors Fu Dongyu and Mao Wei. Being helmed a “ratings guaranteed” actress, Zhao Liying plays Xu Banxia, a character who in many ways resembles the actress’ own younger self. The road to stardom did not come easy for this well-known actress who was born in the suburbs to a … [Read more...] about Zhao Liying takes the spotlight in Wild Bloom premiering exclusively on iQIYI from 27 November
Bridging the Dragon announces its expansion to Far East Asia during its yearly lab in Mallorca
After nine years of working in the field of Sino-European collaboration, the producer’s association Bridging the Dragon decided to enlarge the scope of its activity to Far East Asia. Since its inception in 2013, Bridging the Dragon has implemented all kinds of actions aimed at making the Chinese market more known and at fostering a collaboration between film professionals of the two sides. In the last years, the association has been a reference point for Europeans wishing to work with … [Read more...] about Bridging the Dragon announces its expansion to Far East Asia during its yearly lab in Mallorca
Warner Bros. Discovery announces Western Pacific leadership roles
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced two key leadership roles in its Western Pacific business, reporting to James Gibbons, President & Managing Director, Western Pacific, WBD, and effective immediately. Gillian Zhao is appointed President, China. Zhao is a highly regarded media executive with more than 20 years’ experience across entertainment and high-tech sectors. A veteran with strong influence in the Chinese industry, Zhao has overseen consistently strong box office … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery announces Western Pacific leadership roles