Astro delivers yet again with a story that challenges societal expectations and perceptions. Tujuh Hari di Bawah Matahari is a short film that tells the story of a young man who, against the odds, finds a way to reunite with his family. In what seems to be your typical Raya ad that talks about persevering through tough times with grit, tenacity and determination, there are deeper social issues that the film shifts its focus to. Materialism, the at times brutal nature of social media, the … [Read more...] about Astro defies convention with new Raya spot
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iQiyi celebrates Raya festival with 40% off VIP discount and new Malay dramas collection
iQiyi’s month of May comes packed with great deals, exciting releases, and content for all. To celebrate Hari Raya this year, iQiyi is rolling out a massive 40% discount for its yearly VIP plan from 25th April to 1st May 2022, where users need only spend as low as S$42.98 for unlimited iQiyi content all year round. Malay families celebrating Hari Raya this year will have plenty to look forward to as well, with a slate of new Malay dramas announced, including the platform’s highly … [Read more...] about iQiyi celebrates Raya festival with 40% off VIP discount and new Malay dramas collection
StarHub announces collaboration with Viu to bring over 12,000 hours of premium Asian content on StarHub TV+
Riding on the momentum to deliver world-class content across any screen, StarHub announced a new collaboration with Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service, for customers to catch over 12,000 hours of premium Asian content on StarHub TV+. As the only service provider in Singapore offering bundled services with Viu, StarHub Entertainment subscribers on Asian+ will score Viu Premium access without paying a single cent more. The savings amount to more than $190 … [Read more...] about StarHub announces collaboration with Viu to bring over 12,000 hours of premium Asian content on StarHub TV+
BBC Studios leads the industry in bringing ‘gamechanging’ content around the world
As the UK’s British Film Institute (BFI) announces the ‘BFI 100 BBC Television Gamechangers’ to mark the BBC’s centenary, it confirms BBC Studios as the leading UK media company to produce and distribute distinctive, innovative content to the rest of the world. Around nine of the ten ‘gamechanging programmes’ identified in the list were either produced by the BBC’s inhouse production teams over the years (which subsequently merged with BBC Worldwide to become BBC Studios in 2018), or have … [Read more...] about BBC Studios leads the industry in bringing ‘gamechanging’ content around the world
Abacus Media Rights acquires global distribution rights for feature documentary ‘The Ghost of Richard Harris’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, acquires new Sky Original feature The Ghost of Richard Harris for worldwide distribution. A Bright Yellow Films, Samson Films and Groove International production, The Ghost of Richard Harris (1 x 90’) is a unique feature documentary about a once-famous actor, poet, lover and singer, whose prodigious career was overshadowed by a reputation for drinking and riotous behaviour earning him the epithet “hell raiser”. Exploring this … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires global distribution rights for feature documentary ‘The Ghost of Richard Harris’
Netflix and Studio Colorido announce multi-picture deal and premiere of ‘Drifting Home’ trailer
Netflix has announced a multi-picture partnership with Studio Colorido, marking the first time they've signed a studio deal with a Japanese feature animation studio. After the success of their first collaboration on A Whisker Away, Netflix and Studio Colorido are teaming up to produce three feature films, starting with Drifting Home which premieres on September 16. Drifting Home will be followed by two additional Studio Colorido films, among which one project will be directed by Tomotaka … [Read more...] about Netflix and Studio Colorido announce multi-picture deal and premiere of ‘Drifting Home’ trailer