The screenwriter and lead actress of the wildly popular K-drama Descendants of the Sun are pairing up again for The Glory, a Netflix series about a woman who lives for absolute revenge against the childhood bullies who destroyed her life. Screenwriter Kim Eun-sook – known for an impressive body of work that includes The King: Eternal Monarch, Mr. Sunshine, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Inheritors, and Secret Garden – has turned her hand to this revenge saga about a girl who had to … [Read more...] about Song Hye-Kyo reunites with ‘Descendants of the Sun’ writer Kim Eun-Sook in upcoming Netflix series ‘The Glory’
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Night Train Media acquires Eccho Rights from CJ ENM
Investment and co-production outfit Night Train Media has fully acquired scripted distribution company Eccho Rights from Korean media group CJ ENM. Eccho Rights will continue to operate as an independent entity within the Night Train Media Group. Fredrik af Malmborg will continue to act as CEO with a substantial shareholding in Eccho Rights. Herbert L. Kloiber will assume the role of Chairman of the Eccho Rights board. NTM will continue to co-finance with third-party … [Read more...] about Night Train Media acquires Eccho Rights from CJ ENM
E1 Championship wins The Clutch Singapore 2022
Axle Sports and eGG Network’s E1 Championship wins The Clutch at ESI Singapore 2022, the Ultimate Sports Industry Showcase, which took place from 6 – 7 July. The Clutch is Esports Insider’s (ESI) pitch investment competition and was born at ESI London 2019 with the aim of helping esports-related start-up companies in need of funding and/or mentorship. The first APAC edition of The Clutch, held in partnership with Enjinstarter and Bird & Bird, has become a focal point of ESI Events with ESI … [Read more...] about E1 Championship wins The Clutch Singapore 2022
New Korean mystery ‘Adamas’ to stream on Disney+
When two twin brothers discover that their birth father was falsely accused of the murder of their stepfather, they will be sent down a spiralling rabbit hole of conspiracies, twists, and a plot to topple a modern-day empire in an attempt to clear his name. Featuring a star-studded Korean cast, ADAMAS will be available on Disney+ starting July 27. Twenty-two years ago, twin brothers Ha Woosin and Song Suhyeon had their worlds torn apart when their beloved stepfather was murdered. … [Read more...] about New Korean mystery ‘Adamas’ to stream on Disney+
Brightcove appoints Dan Freund as Chief Revenue Officer
Brightcove Inc., a trusted leader in streaming technology, today announced Dan Freund will join the company as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) on August 1, 2022. In this role, Freund will be responsible for all aspects of Brightcove’s revenue performance, including managing its global sales and customer success organizations and executing its go-to-market strategy. Freund will report directly to Brightcove’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marc DeBevoise, and will focus on growing Brightcove’s … [Read more...] about Brightcove appoints Dan Freund as Chief Revenue Officer
So Drama! Entertainment to premiere Tay Ping Hui’s short film ‘I Remember Me’
In commemoration of 55 years of National Service (NS55), So Drama! Entertainment (SDE) will premiere I Remember Me, an English short film directed by local veteran actor Tay Ping Hui. The film tells the story of how four National Service (NS) buddies Chee How, James, Hassan, and Khushwant band together once more to help their former Basic Military Training (BMT) Sergeant Rudin remember their times together, as his memory fails him. The four friends get creative as they attempt to … [Read more...] about So Drama! Entertainment to premiere Tay Ping Hui’s short film ‘I Remember Me’