We want to inspire kids to be who they are, not have them dreaming of being someone else. This means programmes have to be aspirational which could be off the shopping list. I initiated children’s drama series at ABU (Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union) for the first time in 2004 as a chairperson of the Children’s Programme Working Party. Since then, my interest has been in developing children’s content in Asia. Education does not have to be separated from entertainment. When it’s not … [Read more...] about Thinking out-off-the-box
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Changing Platforms
15 years ago, it was very simple, we just had to count TVs and DVD players but now, we have to count everything from tablets to mobile handsets to games consoles to OTT streamers and increasingly VR, which has mounted its’ place so it’s much more complicated than it has been for a number of years. The Asia-Pacific region is very interesting to us because it’s still one of the markets which many individual territories still have a lot of great potential for pay-TV. Many of the markets are … [Read more...] about Changing Platforms
Asian content for the West
Viki has brought millions of people to discover, watch and subtitle global primetime shows and movies in more than 200 languages. Together with its fans, Viki removes the language and cultural barriers that stand between great entertainment and fans everywhere. U.S. is our biggest market, especially with K-Dramas and C-Dramas. We have Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese and a smattering of content from all around the world but our main drivers of consumption from 85% to 90% are from those categories. … [Read more...] about Asian content for the West
Content war in Japan
Hulu Japan Chief Content Officer has been the driving force for the company and has established key partnerships with both content and device partners. He oversees all content related activities for the service including the production of original series, programming and operations. Besides his responsibility as CCO, he also plays instrumental roles in strategic planning and in overall business activities for the company. He gives K. Dass a health report of Hulu Japan. Hulu Japan remade the … [Read more...] about Content war in Japan
Asia’s Next Rising Star
Keshet Media Group’s global distribution and production arm, Keshet International (KI), headed by CEO Alon Shtruzman, is specifically tasked to expand its operations worldwide. Early this year KI opened its new office in Mexico City as it seeks to expand its local production capabilities for the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets. KI has also earmarked Singapore as its next launch pad to the rest of Asia. Kelly Wright, Head of Latin America and Executive Advisor for Asia-Pacific said the … [Read more...] about Asia’s Next Rising Star
