Fremantle and FOX Entertainment’s highly anticipated sun-soaked action-drama Baywatch is heading to leading Australian streaming service Stan, following the unveiling of the streamer’s upcoming slate at its Upfronts earlier today. Also heading to Stan is Element Pictures’ tender romantic drama You Are Here starring Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen, and Red Planet Pictures’ gripping new thriller The Only Suspect starring Kevin McKidd. Paul Ridley, SEVP, International Distribution, Fremantle, … [Read more...] about Highly anticipated dramas Baywatch, You Are Here, and The Only Suspect head to Stan
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ITV commissions legal drama In Contempt starring Jodie Whittaker
ITV’s Director of Drama, Polly Hill, has commissioned high-stakes legal drama, In Contempt, starring Jodie Whittaker as a barrister whose top-drawer advocacy skills have earned her a ‘hot shot’ reputation in the world of media law. In Contempt is written by Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Vienna Blood, Lynley) and produced by multi-award-winning independent producers, Hartswood Films, part of ITV Studios, led by Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer, Sue Vertue (Douglas Is Cancelled, … [Read more...] about ITV commissions legal drama In Contempt starring Jodie Whittaker
MediaHub Secures Distribution Rights to Turkish Drama Roses
MediaHub has secured worldwide distribution rights to the Turkish drama Aşk Yarası (Roses). The series follows Pars, whose life changes when he discovers that his biological father is still alive. Leaving behind his life in Adana, Pars travels to Istanbul and enters the wealthy Akabey family as the only surviving heir. In an effort to resolve a longstanding feud between two families, he agrees to marry Asya, a woman he has never met from a rival family. Pars, however, remains tied to Gül, the … [Read more...] about MediaHub Secures Distribution Rights to Turkish Drama Roses
Sphere Abacus expands its acquisitions team and appoints Niki Page to the newly created role of Acquisitions Manager
Sphere Abacus (SA) announces the appointment of Niki Page as Acquisitions Manager across scripted and unscripted programming. Working alongside Global Content Director, Will Stapley, Niki will provide a wealth of industry experience, strong relationships and a deep understanding of the evolving global content landscape to her new position at Sphere Abacus, as the company continues to grow its premium and multi-genre catalogue. Niki, whose most recent role was Commercial SVP for AI … [Read more...] about Sphere Abacus expands its acquisitions team and appoints Niki Page to the newly created role of Acquisitions Manager
Black Clover Season 2, PSYREN, Overgeared, Firefly Wedding Headline Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 Anime Lineup
Asta’s next battle, a dangerous marriage bargain and a gamer’s shot at a second life are coming to Crunchyroll this fall. The platform has unveiled its Fall 2026 anime lineup for Southeast Asia, headlined by Black Clover Season 2, Firefly Wedding, Overgeared and PSYREN. From returning favourites to fantasy adventures and dark romance, here are some of the season’s highlights: Firefly Wedding – October 9 Black Clover Season 2 – October 3 Overgeared – September 27 (exclusive to … [Read more...] about Black Clover Season 2, PSYREN, Overgeared, Firefly Wedding Headline Crunchyroll’s Fall 2026 Anime Lineup
37th Singapore International Film Festival Honours Hirokazu Kore-eda with Cinema Honorary Award
The countdown is on. The 37th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), is gearing up for one of its most extensive editions yet headlined by cinema’s most beloved storytellers. The festival will honour acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda with its Cinema Honorary Award, the Festival’s highest accolade recognising filmmakers who have made exceptional and enduring contributions to Asian cinema. Kore-eda will attend a … [Read more...] about 37th Singapore International Film Festival Honours Hirokazu Kore-eda with Cinema Honorary Award
