Banijay Rights announced a milestone 20th adaptation for competition reality format LEGO Masters, with a brand-new agreement confirmed in Hungary ahead of NATPE Budapest this week. RTL will broadcast a first season of LEGO Masters Hungary, which will see pairs compete against each other to wow judges with awesome inspiring designs and brick builds. Budapest-based UFA Magyarország has started production on the series, which will air in 2023. LEGO Masters is a firm hit globally, with this order … [Read more...] about LEGO® Masters Reaches 20th Market
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PCCW and CANAL+ forge strategic partnership to accelerate growth of Viu
PCCW Limited (PCCW) and CANAL+ Group (CANAL+) jointly announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service with presence across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. As a result of the transaction, CANAL+ will become a significant minority shareholder in Viu through a staggered investment of US$300 million* which includes an initial investment of US$200 million resulting in CANAL+ holding a 26.1% stake in Viu. In … [Read more...] about PCCW and CANAL+ forge strategic partnership to accelerate growth of Viu
Media intelligence firm CARMA continues Asia expansion with Indonesia launch
Global media intelligence company CARMA has launched in Indonesia as part of its on-going expansion in Asia. CARMA Asia Managing Director, Andrew Nicholls, describes Indonesia as both an important market for existing CARMA clients, and a key growth opportunity with “a vibrant media and PR industry”. The company has named Amira Kanifah to lead business development from Jakarta. She brings over ten years’ experience in market research in Asia with companies like Nielsen and … [Read more...] about Media intelligence firm CARMA continues Asia expansion with Indonesia launch
GlobalData forecasts Malaysia SVoD household penetration to reach 41% in 2027
The household penetration of subscription video on demand (SVoD) services in Malaysia is expected to increase from 22% in 2022 to 41% in 2027, driven by the increasing consumer preference towards SVoD platforms as broadband services continue to improve in the country, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Malaysia Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) Forecast (Q2 2023) reveals that SVoD subscriptions in the country will increase at a CAGR of 15% over the … [Read more...] about GlobalData forecasts Malaysia SVoD household penetration to reach 41% in 2027
MTV Beats and Vh1 bring your favourite Indie and Global artists together with – World Music Day – Showcase
MTV Beats and Vh1, Viacom18’s leading youth music channels, are all set to hit shuffle and bring a multi-genre celebration of music to fans, with the best in the industry! This World Music Day, the two iconic channels will present ‘World Music Day – Showcase’, bringing together the extraordinary power of music! Hosted by the charismatic and talented Rohini Ramnathan, popularly known as RoTalks, MTV Beats and Vh1’s ‘World Music Day – Showcase’ will captivate viewers with exclusive glimpses, … [Read more...] about MTV Beats and Vh1 bring your favourite Indie and Global artists together with – World Music Day – Showcase
Taiwan’s International XR co-productions shine at Tribeca Festival
Tribeca Festival, a key event for American film industries and XR creators, is held from June 7th to June 18th this year. Two immersive projects from Taiwan, including Colored (by Flash Forward Entertainment and Novaya) and Over the Rainbow (by Riverbed Theatre), are nominated in New Voices Competition at Tribeca Immersive section. They are highlighted for their creativity, technical capabilities, and market potentials. Taiwan is known for tech development, cultural diversity, and creative … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s International XR co-productions shine at Tribeca Festival