BRAZIL – Globo has prepared special coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia for its 100 million daily viewers, involving 400 professionals dedicated to the event, a panoramic studio in the Red Square, technological innovations and special programming. In Brazil, Globo will broadcast all off the tournament’s matches, 56 of which will be live, as well as the highlights from eight other matches held at concurrent times. TV news shows and programs will be anchored from a studio … [Read more...] about Globo’s special coverage of the 2018 World Cup
Netflix renews Korean original “Busted!” for second season
SEOUL, KOREA – Netflix has announced that its first original Korean variety show Busted! I Know Who You Are will be returning for a second season. Netflix will continue to team up with producers Cho Hyo-jin, Chang Hyuk-jae and Kim Ju-hyung of Company SangSang. Featuring an all-star cast including Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Jong-min, Ahn Jae-wook, Park Min-young, Sehun of Exo, and Kim Se-jeong of Gugudan, the 10-episode season debuted exclusively on Netflix on 4 May with the … [Read more...] about Netflix renews Korean original “Busted!” for second season
Filming starts for season six of “Strike Back”
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
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