Filming has begun on the ten-episode sixth season of Cinemax’s action drama series Strike Back, which will be shot entirely in Malaysia. Returning stars Warren Brown, Daniel MacPherson and Alin Sumarwata are joined by new cast members Jamie Bamber and Yasemin Allen. When a Russian bomber crashes in the South China Sea, the covert special-ops soldiers of Section 20 — Thomas “Mac” McAllister (Warren Brown), Samuel Wyatt (Daniel MacPherson) and Gracie Novin (Alin Sumarwata) — are sent … [Read more...] about Filming starts for season six of “Strike Back”
Planet TV signs on Prime’s “Russia Travel” series
GERMANY – Prime Entertainment Group’s series Russia Travel Guide has announced a deal with High View’s channel Planet, prior to the World Cup taking place in Russia in June. High View has acquired the entire travel and discovery series about Russia which, in its 12 episodes of 1 hour, takes viewers to different destinations within the Russian territory including Saint Petersburg, Moscow and the Leningrad Area among others. Based in Munich, independent media company High … [Read more...] about Planet TV signs on Prime’s “Russia Travel” series
CJ E&M airs new fantasy drama on tvN
SEOUL, KOREA – CJ E&M’s fantasy romance drama About Time has recorded a peak viewership rate of 2.9% only in its second episode, achieving favourable viewer comments focused on the creative storyline and chemistry between the two main characters. Starring Lee Sung-Kyung and Lee Sang-yoon, About Time revolves around the romance between a young woman who possess the ability to see the remaining time in people’s lifespans, and a man from a chaebol family who can stop the countdown … [Read more...] about CJ E&M airs new fantasy drama on tvN
Rewind Networks’ HITS launched in the Maldives
SINGAPORE/MALE – Rewind Networks and Dhiraagu have launched HITS (Channel 51) in the Maldives on Dhiraagu TV. The channel, broadcast in HD, is part of Dhiraagu TV’s basic-tier Intro Pack. “The launch of HITS in its 9th market in Asia is a testament to the region’s strong demand for a highly compelling, well curated entertainment destination,” said Mr Avi Himatsinghani, CEO of Rewind Networks. As HITS continues its rapid expansion across Asia, subscribers will be able to … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks’ HITS launched in the Maldives
Cartoon Network Entertainment Park to open in Bali
Turner Asia Pacific has announced a licensing partnership with Indonesian real-estate and hospitality investment company MAJ Group, to develop a 4.3-hectare entertainment park in Bali. The family destination will feature the island’s largest waterpark and an indoor entertainment centre – all splashed with Cartoon Network theming. Slated to be fully operational in 2020, the development will include thrilling water rides, and massive surf and wave pools. The integrated project will be … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Entertainment Park to open in Bali
Second season of The Temasek Short Film Project kicks off
Can humans and robots co-exist in peace? What if one could replace painful memories with happy fantasies at the flick of a switch? Anchored on the theme of “Beyond 2020”, the second season of 20/20: The Temasek Short Film Project has officially started its run. With 20 short films and music videos by 20 groups of young filmmakers – this season sees Singapore’s filmmaking talent bring to life themes such as tech disruption, social resilience and environmental degradation, after a … [Read more...] about Second season of The Temasek Short Film Project kicks off
