The premium video-on-demand service Viu, by Vuclip and PCCW, is teaming up with production and distribution house Endemol Shine Group to produce a localized, ten-episode adaptation of global phenomenon The Bridge in which a body is found on the border of two countries, forcing an investigator from each country to work together to solve the case. Viu’s strategy is to not only deliver local content, but also international content formats tailored to be locally relevant. Today’s announcement is … [Read more...] about Viu partners with Endemol Shine Group To Produce ‘The Bridge’
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Discovery launches Discovery Kids
BALI – Discovery announced plans to launch Discovery Kids, a digital subscription service for kids. Discovery Kids launches in the Philippines in the coming months and will be rolled out as a mobile, tablet and tv app to other markets in Asia and beyond. Designed especially for kids, Discovery Kids promises an enriching watch-play-learn experience. The service features favorite characters that kids already know and love, together with classic and reimagined shows from the Discovery content … [Read more...] about Discovery launches Discovery Kids
India hooked on British drama
BBC Studios and HOOQ India announced on the first day of the Asia Pay TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Indonesia, a content deal that will give Indian viewers access to nearly 200 hours of top BBC drama including Luther, Maigret and Wolf Hall. With this deal, millions of HOOQ’s subscribers in India will now have access to award-winning and top rated British dramas on the largest video-on-demand service in South-East Asia that made its India debut mid 2015. Programmes include BBC’s award-winning … [Read more...] about India hooked on British drama
WebTVAsia launches LUVE OTT in Taiwan
BALI, INDONESIA – Leading digital media entertainment company WebTVAsia has launched LUVE, Asia’s premiere original video platform with the most influential Asian creators, in its newest market Taiwan. This is announced by its founder and Group CEO Fred Chong at the annual industry leaders’ convention, Asia Pacific Operator Summit (APOS) 2018. LUVE (pronouced “Love”) originates from the combination of two words: “LOVE” + “YOU” or “U” in which the term “YOU” represents each of the … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia launches LUVE OTT in Taiwan
Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp to broadcast 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
SINGAPORE – Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp are collaborating for the first time to bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia to football fans in Singapore. All three broadcasters will offer complete FIFA World Cup coverage at the à la carte price of S$94.16 until 22 May and S$112.35 thereafter, unchanged from FIFA World Cup™ rates four years ago. The 21st FIFA World Cup™ will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. Matches will be played in 12 venues across 11 … [Read more...] about Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp to broadcast 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
HOOQ signs partnerships to strengthen local content offering in Indonesia
APOS BALI – HOOQ – the largest Video on Demand service in Southeast Asia – is doubling down on content investments in Indonesia, through strategic partnerships with MD Pictures, Starvision, Rapi Films, TBS Films and more to be announced shortly. This follows a bold introduction of 1-day sachet pricing and free-to-air channels streaming for free on the platform. These partnerships have secured HOOQ a dramatically improved premium local content offer for the Indonesian customer, ensuring HOOQ’s … [Read more...] about HOOQ signs partnerships to strengthen local content offering in Indonesia