As part of Operation Trojan Horse, Hong Kong Customs recently undertook a series of raids against four retail outlets in Sham Shui Po and Wan Chai. Eight persons were arrested and charged with copyright offences. On 25 and 26 May, Hong Kong Customs raided retail outlets, arresting four shop owners and four salespersons found to be selling pre-loaded TV boxes (also known as Illicit Streaming Devices – “ISDs”) which provide access to pirated movies and TV shows. Over 350 ISDs were … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Customs take action against Illicit Streaming Device sellers
Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
After reaching an impasse in recent negotiations between Discovery and StarHub, the latter has announced to cease transmission of all Discovery’s 11 channels on StarHub platforms. “StarHub was not prepared to pay fair value,” said Discovery's South-East Asia Marketing and Communications Director Charmaine Huet. “All we are asking for is the equivalent of a cup of coffee per customer per month. We have a responsibility to now take the extraordinary step of informing our … [Read more...] about Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
Greece licenses first season of “Who’s Asking?”
100 episodes of the interactive game show Who’s Asking? have now been commissioned in Greece by Epsilon TV. Originally developed by United Studios of Israel and distributed by Armoza Formats, the local adaptation of the studio-based show will be hosted by actress Katerina Zarifi. The show is also set to air in Hungary later this year. Who’s Asking? is a fresh game show that is not just about what questions the participants must answer, but who is asking … [Read more...] about Greece licenses first season of “Who’s Asking?”
Singing competition “The Four” commissioned in Israel
Armoza Formats’ prime time singing competition, The Four, has been licenced for local adaptation in Israel by TV network Reshet 13. This deals marks the 19th country to have taken the Armoza-created format for local production and comes just a week before the premiere of the 2nd season on FOX in the US. The music competition is also currently airing in Romania and Peru to strong ratings. In The Four, four superstar-quality finalists will be announced in the season … [Read more...] about Singing competition “The Four” commissioned in Israel
GRB Entertainment’s first-look deal with producer Damon Epps
GRB Entertainment has announced a first-look deal with Damon Epps, veteran unscripted producer and Friend Zone co-creator, to develop and produce a range of formats and character-driven docuseries under his Goodtimes USA banner. Epps will work closely with the GRB development team to develop and bring projects with heart to the market. Epps’s extensive television resume includes producing credits on hits such as America’s Got Talent (NBC), Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (MTV), Tool … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment’s first-look deal with producer Damon Epps
Cartoon Network and SundayToz release We Bare Bears game
Cartoon Network and Korean game developer SundayToz have launched We Bare Bears Match3 Repairs, a new global match-3 puzzle game based on Cartoon Network’s hit animated series We Bare Bears, about three bear brothers trying to get by in the world of humans. The game involves helping Grizz, Panda and Ice Bear fix up their cave with fun and challenging match-3-style gameplay and unique missions like rescuing seals, finding hidden wildlife, activating drones and more. Power-ups like crabs, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network and SundayToz release We Bare Bears game