Netflix today announced the full cast of nine for its new series First Love, directed and written by Yuri Kanchiku, starring Hikari Mitsushima and Takeru Satoh, and inspired by songs written and composed by J-Pop sensation Hikaru Utada. The series tells a spectacular love story that spans more than 20 years. First Love will premiere globally on Netflix on November 24, 2022. The cast includes leading and up-and-coming talent from Japan, including Kaho, Minami, Akiyoshi Nakao, Araki Towa, Aoi … [Read more...] about Netflix announces cast and premiere date of new Japanese series inspired by Utada Hikaru’s album ‘First Love’
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First in-person Satellite Industry Forum after COVID sees the industry in strong shape and geared for growth
The Asia Video Industry Association was finally able to host its annual Satellite Industry Forum in-person in Singapore on 31st May 2022 after a two-year hiatus, bringing together over 120 delegates from around the world and some of the satellite industry’s foremost leaders. Opening the Forum this year was keynote speaker, Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer, SES, to address the issue of where future growth was coming from and kicked off the session with his views on demand and … [Read more...] about First in-person Satellite Industry Forum after COVID sees the industry in strong shape and geared for growth
Ningbo TV brings coverage of large-scale campaign to millions of viewers in real time with TVU One and TVU Partyline
TVU Networks, the industry leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, shared that Ningbo TV part of China Central Television, used TVU Networks’ solutions to host a live, large-scale media campaign delivered to over 1,000 media organizations around the world. Situated near Hangzhou Bay in Zhejiang, China, the port city of Ningbo serves as the eastern port of the “Maritime Silk Road,” playing a key role in China’s cultural and commercial connection to the world. To honor its deep … [Read more...] about Ningbo TV brings coverage of large-scale campaign to millions of viewers in real time with TVU One and TVU Partyline
Winsing Animation’s STEM-based edutainment show ‘TEAM S.T.E.A.M.!’ heads to Singapore
Mediacorp has confirmed the introduction of Team S.T.E.A.M.! in Singapore, issued by WinSing Animation. Co-developed by WinSing Animation and a talented American scriptwriting team, Team S.T.E.A.M.! is a stem-based edutainment show introduced at the 2019 MipJunior Project Pitch in France. The series is a runaway hit since its 2021 China debut and now, in the wake of the previous cooperation of GG-Bond: Dino Diary, Team S.T.E.A.M.! is licensed to Mediacorp for the first time and seasons 1 and 2 … [Read more...] about Winsing Animation’s STEM-based edutainment show ‘TEAM S.T.E.A.M.!’ heads to Singapore
TechStorm announces new expansion partnership with Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom
TechStorm, Southeast Asia’s fastest growing and de facto largest media entertainment network with esports, gaming and tech thematic content has announced further expansion in the Taiwanese market, striking a new partnership with Taiwan’s largest telecommunications company Chunghwa Telecom on its leading IPTV service Multimedia On Demand (MOD) and their OTT platform Hami Video. The carriage deal will massively increase TechStorm’s reach in Taiwan and marks the first time the … [Read more...] about TechStorm announces new expansion partnership with Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom
Brightcove appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Office
Brightcove Inc., the leading intelligent video streaming, monetization, and communications platform, announced a key executive hire. David Beck will join Brightcove as its first Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, leading strategy, business development, and corporate development for the Company. Working closely with recently appointed CEO, Marc DeBevoise, Beck will be focused on developing strategies that enhance current offerings and create opportunities to expand Brightcove’s … [Read more...] about Brightcove appoints David Beck as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Office