Bollywood is getting its first taste of Philippine cinema. ABS-CBN Film Productions, the Philippines’ leading movie outfit, is forging a deal with India’s Global One Studios for the adaptation of five of its box office hits in one of the world’s largest cinema hubs. The deal, which will involve five movies top-billed by Philippines’ box office stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, marks the first time for Filipino movies to be adapted in India, where its multi-billion-dollar cinema market … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s top-grossing films to be adapted for the Indian film market
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Disney+ showcases ambitious new content slate from Asia Pacific
At a regional press and partner event, The Walt Disney Company showcased an extensive slate of global, regional and local language content for Disney+, and unveiled over 20 new APAC content titles including 18 Originals. Consumers can look forward to a wide range of original stories by top content creators from the region, in addition to the vast library of branded content from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic and Star. The streaming service is currently available in … [Read more...] about Disney+ showcases ambitious new content slate from Asia Pacific
Tresor inks first-look non-scripted deal with MGM Television and renews first-look deal with CJ ENM
Tresor, one of Germany’s leading production companies, has signed an exclusive first-look deal with MGM Television’s Global Formats division for non-scripted formats in Germany. The one-year agreement, effective from this month, will give Tresor an exclusive window on all new non-scripted formats in MGM’s Global Formats catalogue. This formal partnership between the two television companies deepens an already successful working relationship established earlier this … [Read more...] about Tresor inks first-look non-scripted deal with MGM Television and renews first-look deal with CJ ENM
ABC partners with CBC to bring ‘The Wonder Gang’ to young audiences in Canada
ABC Commercial announced Series 1 & 2 of its warm and playful fact-finding series for preschoolers The Wonder Gang (60 x 15’) has been acquired by CBC, Canada's national public broadcaster. The series premiered in September 2021 on CBC TV and is now available on the CBC Gem streaming service which offers more than 400 hours of advertising-free content for kids. The Wonder Gang is an exciting new series from the ABC commissioning team behind the global success Bluey. Willow, Whyla and Wes … [Read more...] about ABC partners with CBC to bring ‘The Wonder Gang’ to young audiences in Canada
AXN Asia rekindles a love for travel and home in the new Original Production ‘My Hometown is G.O.A.T.’
“Taga-saan ka? (Where are you from?)” If you’re Pinoy, you have most likely asked or been asked this question upon meeting a kababayan (countryman). Pride in one’s hometown is a quintessential Filipino trait; in the new Original Production by AXN Asia in collaboration with the Department of Tourism - Philippines, My Hometown Is G.O.A.T., three sets of celebrity adventurers explore the regions they call home to show audiences what makes these destinations the Greatest Of All Time … [Read more...] about AXN Asia rekindles a love for travel and home in the new Original Production ‘My Hometown is G.O.A.T.’
Netflix acquires exclusive rights to CJ ENM HK and Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’
Netflix announced it has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast CJ ENM HK and Taiwanese production company, Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series Mom, Don’t Do That! for 190 countries around the world. This series also marks the return of Taiwanese singer-actress also known as ‘super-hot mom’, Ms. Billie Wang to the small screen after 15 years. The series received tremendous attention the moment it was announced as it is produced by the team behind award-winning series On Children and … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires exclusive rights to CJ ENM HK and Butt Mountain’s Chinese language series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’