APOS BALI – HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in Southeast Asia, officially concludes its inaugural HOOQ Filmmakers Guild, and crowns India’s submission of Bhak as its winner. HOOQ will be funding a full season of Bhak that will live exclusively on its platform. Bhak was up against five other pilots from Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, all of which were selected from over 500 submissions across Asia. Bhak, India’s top entry, is a colourful dramedy that follows the … [Read more...] about India’s Bhak Wins Inaugural Hooq Filmmakers Guild
NBCUIN launches E! Zone on POPS Worldwide Vietnam
SINGAPORE – NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) announced an upcoming launch of E! Zone with POPS Worldwide (POPS) – the leading Vietnamese digital media and creator network. E!Zone is NBCUIN’s on demand brand destination for E! and will be available on POPS Worldwide’s YouTube channels from July. E! Zone offers users the ultimate pop culture experience, anytime and anywhere they are the powerhouse service combines all the latest Hollywood news, celebrity … [Read more...] about NBCUIN launches E! Zone on POPS Worldwide Vietnam
TV3 Malaysia gets in shape with Prime’s Fitness First Class Series
Producer and Distributor Prime Entertainment Group just inked a major deal with TV3 tv station in Malaysia for the seriesFitness First Class 60x30’ to be aired in Malaysian territory in English language starting this month of June. TV3 is one of the most watched television stations in Malaysia. Owned and operated by the Media Prima Berhad, it began broadcasting on 1 June 1984. Now it broadcasts 24 hours a day. The channel is mostly known for it’s soap operas but it also air the … [Read more...] about TV3 Malaysia gets in shape with Prime’s Fitness First Class Series
CJ E&M’s New Food Variety Show recorded peak viewership rates
SEOUL, KOREA – Premiered on April, CJ E&M’s new food variety show Street Food Fighter recorded a peak viewership rate of 2.2% and had the highest viewership among ages 20 to 49 within cable programs in the same timeslot. Hosted by celebrity chef and restaurant franchise mogul Baek Jong-won, the program uncovers hidden street food trends around the world and unveils the story behind the food and culture. In the first episode, Baek Jong-won roamed through the street corners of … [Read more...] about CJ E&M’s New Food Variety Show recorded peak viewership rates
Jean-Claude Tshipama joins Eutelsat to head up Broadband in Africa
PARIS – Eutelsat Communications (ETL) announced having finalised the staffing of its teams in charge of broadband activities with the appointment of Jean-Claude Tshipama, who will be heading Broadband in Africa to promote satellite broadband connectivity in Africa. A seasoned expert in Africa’s telecommunications with an executive MBA and a Master's degree in economics, Jean-Claude Tshipama started his career in the telecommunications industry in the 2000s. He was the Commercial … [Read more...] about Jean-Claude Tshipama joins Eutelsat to head up Broadband in Africa
SBS commissions Armoza Formats’ social experiment Sex Tape
Belgium’s SBS has now commissioned Armoza Formats’ social experiment Sex Tape. The local adaptation will air on their VIJF channel during prime time and will star leading sexologist Goedele Liekens. Casting for the couples who will participate has already begun. The new commission follows on from last week’s announcement that the format, developed by Armoza Formats and based on the idea pitched by Dr. Shelly Varod, has been commissioned in the UK by Channel 4. Sex Tape … [Read more...] about SBS commissions Armoza Formats’ social experiment Sex Tape
