Channel 4 and VICE have announced a significant partnership where more than 900 hours of VICE’s award-winning long-form content will be available on Channel 4’s on-demand service, All 4. Over 200 hours of new programming and more than 700 hours of content from VICE’s vast and diverse library, including premium international news and current affairs, lifestyle and cultural programming, will all be available to view on-demand on All 4 in a slick VICE branded hub later this … [Read more...] about Channel 4 and VICE strike major partnership
A new wave of Chinese entertainment begins
SINGAPORE – The Asia TV Forum & Market and Perfect World Pictures have launched the ATF Chinese Pitch, a new pitching platform calling for innovative concepts for new and original scripts for the development of a theatrical or traditional movie, an online movie, and an online drama series. This comes after a landmark deal signed by the two partners in search for new ideas for Chinese entertainment, and is in addition to ATF’s already successful formats pitch and … [Read more...] about A new wave of Chinese entertainment begins
CJ E&M’s “Lawless Lawyer” premieres with strong ratings
SEOUL, KOREA – CJ E&M’s new compelling legal thriller featuring over-the-top fight scenes, Lawless Lawyer, has kicked-off with promising results. The show’s second episode ranked number one in highest ratings within all cable programs in the same timeslot with peak viewership rate of 6.9%, and also achieved strong viewership among tvN’s key target demographic of ages 20 to 49. Lawless Lawyer features Lee Joon-gi, as a former gangster that becomes a lawyer to fulfill … [Read more...] about CJ E&M’s “Lawless Lawyer” premieres with strong ratings
Barbie Forteza returns to Filipino primetime TV
PHILIPPINES – Award-winning Filipino actress Barbie Forteza returns to primetime via GMA Network’s latest show Inday Will Always Love You. Produced by GMA News and Public Affairs, the newest rom-com series also showcases the unique beauty and rich culture of Cebu. Inday Will Always Love You paints the stories of Cebuanos and of Filipino families as seen through the eyes of the Manileña girl Happylou Magtibay, played by Forteza. A bubbly and optimistic girl, Inday Happylou is a … [Read more...] about Barbie Forteza returns to Filipino primetime TV
Astro partners China’s iQiyi for new rap show
KUALA LUMPUR – Aspiring rappers and fans can now look forward to participating in iQiyi’s The Rap of China audition in Malaysia. The new reality show is set to showcase young contestants locked in rap battle in front of a panel of celebrity judges including China megastar Kris Wu. For the first time, Malaysian rappers can audition for The Rap of China, and the winner of the Malaysia round will represent the country and rock the show’s stage. Aptly called The Rap of China Global … [Read more...] about Astro partners China’s iQiyi for new rap show
Magnus Kastner is Endemol Shine Germany’s new CEO
Global content producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has appointed Magnus Kastner as Chief Executive Officer of Endemol Shine Germany. Magnus Kastner has 25 years of experience in the television industry, most recently with eSports company Turtle Entertainment where he served as Chief Executive in Los Angeles. Prior to this, Kastner was CEO and Executive Vice President Northern Europe at Viacom International Media Networks, President, at Rotana Media Group, … [Read more...] about Magnus Kastner is Endemol Shine Germany’s new CEO