Bali, Indonesia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced it has inked a deal with HJ Holdings, Inc., which will see the introduction of MTV’s first subscription-based OTT linear channel in Asia on 1 June 2017. MTV MIX on Hulu in Japan will offer fans access to a curated 24/7 international music and entertainment experience anytime, anywhere. MTV MIX will become the only music channel offering on the SVOD service. The world’s biggest … [Read more...] about Viacom inks deal with Hulu in Japan
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BBC First makes its debut in India on Zee Café
Indonesia - On the first day of Asia Pay TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Bali, Indonesia, BBC Worldwide announced a deal that will make award-winning and highly rated BBC dramas available to Zee Café’s viewers throughout India during prime time. The block will launch on Monday, June 26 and will air every week night at 10pm. It will give audiences access to some of the best BBC dramas - unforgettable stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, from a distinctly British perspective. The … [Read more...] about BBC First makes its debut in India on Zee Café
CJ E&M launches tvN movies in second market Malaysia
Asia Pacific, Hong Kong – Asia’s leading media & entertainment conglomerate, CJ E&M, has launched the World’s first and only Korean Blockbuster movie channel, tvN Movies in Malaysia with HyppTV, following its successful debut earlier in Singapore. The service is in 100% HD quality on Pay TV, VOD and OTT. In support of the Korean movie industry, tvN Movies strives to introduce Korean movies to overseas audience by delivering top grossing blockbuster, all-time favourite, and … [Read more...] about CJ E&M launches tvN movies in second market Malaysia
Hey Duggee wins International Emmy Kids Awards
London, United Kingdom- Following the BAFTA win for Best Pre School Animation last November, BBC Worldwide and Studio AKA are delighted to announce that Hey Duggee has been awarded a prestigious International Emmy Kids Awards at a ceremony at MIPTV in the Pre School category. Hey Duggee is a beautifully animated series that unleashes a child’s imagination and sense of fun as they explore their world. Each episode of this colourful, entertaining and occasionally surreal animated series starts … [Read more...] about Hey Duggee wins International Emmy Kids Awards
ITV Studios signs with Maramedia
Cannes, France – ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) and Maramedia have entered in to an exclusive first look agreement which will see ITVS GE given first option on all of the Glasgow-based producer’s natural history programming. Founded in 2008 by Nigel Pope and Jackie Savery, Maramedia produced the critically acclaimed BBC Scotland series Hebrides – Islands on the Edge, together with its recent sequel Highlands – Scotland’s Wild Heart, narrated by Ewan McGregor, both of which are … [Read more...] about ITV Studios signs with Maramedia
Studio+ acquires Miss 2059
Cannes, France - Studio+, the first app developed by Vivendi Group for viewing digital short premium series, has acquired New Form’s sci-fi adventure series Miss 2059 from Keshet International. The worldwide exclusive first run deal (exclu. US, China, Norway and Poland), brokered by Rose Hughes Senior Sales Manager, will see season one of Miss 2059 available on the SVOD platform in the coming months. Streamy Award-nominated Miss 2059 is an intergalactic sci-fi adventure about a beauty queen … [Read more...] about Studio+ acquires Miss 2059