Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) is pleased to announce that it will collaborate with World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO) and the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) to test a SASUKE/Ninja Warrior obstacle course event as a proposed new 5th discipline of the Modern Pentathlon for inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. SASUKE/Ninja Warrior is a megahit sports entertainment program broadcast on TBS since 1997. It is … [Read more...] about ‘Sasuke’/’Ninja Warrior’ competition could debut at the Olympics, according to Japan’s TBS
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Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, Beyond Rights is pleased to announce the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up both series of the charming and cosy pre-school animation title Hushabye Lullabye (30 x 3). Featuring loveable characters and lullabies, and set in … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
Malaysian animation production house Lil Critter Workshop launches in the UK
Acclaimed Malaysian animation house Lil Critter Workshop (LCW) is expanding its global footprint, setting up an animation studio in the UK. Based in Bristol, LCW’s new studio will focus on developing the company’s own IP, working with creative talent, studios and co-production partners in the UK and across Europe. Headed by LCW’s Co-Founder and Executive Producer Walid Omar, the studio will be looking to recruit both senior development executives and creative staff as well as working with … [Read more...] about Malaysian animation production house Lil Critter Workshop launches in the UK
Prime Entertainment Group announces new season of ‘Close Up’
French production and distribution company, Prime Entertainment Group, is excited to announce the latest season of their widely successful Close Up 120 x 26’, bringing with it a whole new selection of A-list of celebrities to exhibit. Close Up is one of Prime’s hit cinema series that features inspiring portraits of famous actors and actresses that are chronicled by celebrity experts and illustrated through exclusive interviews that are permeated with archival and behind-the-scenes … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment Group announces new season of ‘Close Up’
Bomanbridge Media inks host of factual deals with international platforms
Global content distribution and production company Bomanbridge Media announces several factual content sales to international platforms. Bomanbridge has brought the bold environmental documentary Earth Emergency (1x60’) to Disney Latin America and to the Mongolian presidential office who aired the feature documentary on eight free-to-air channels in a joint effort to raise climate awareness across the nation. Originally from West One International, the film … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media inks host of factual deals with international platforms
Viu unveils exciting new releases including ‘Why Her?’ and ‘Today’s Webtoon’
The first half of 2022 saw several titles on Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, generating buzz among viewers across markets. This included Korean dramas such as Shooting Star, Woori the Virgin and Again My Life. From June to August 2022, Viu’s upcoming titles include nine highly anticipated Viu Original series from Korea, Thailand and Malaysia, continuing the platform’s commitment to producing and delivering quality content from Asia, for … [Read more...] about Viu unveils exciting new releases including ‘Why Her?’ and ‘Today’s Webtoon’