Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh's Never Kiss Your Best Friend premiered on ZEE5 Global, the largest streaming platform for South Asian Content, in January 2020 and was an instant hit. The series, based on Sumrit Shahi's book by the same name, revolves around two best friends, Sumer played by Nakuul and Tanie played by Anya, who are struggling with complicated feelings for each other. After the success of Season 1, ZEE5 Global is back with Season 2 of this fan favourite franchise. Joining lead … [Read more...] about Karan Wahi and Sarah-Jane Dias join cast of ZEE5 Global Original series ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’ Season 2
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Formula E and MNC Group announce new multi-year broadcast partnership in Indonesia
Formula E and MNC Group announced a new broadcast partnership in Indonesia to air ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races live on free-to-air channel iNews and the first-ever Jakarta E-Prix on RCTI, the nation's leading FTA TV. Beginning this season, the new agreement will also see ABB FIA Formula E Championship races feature across MNC Group's media portfolio of free-to-air, linear pay-TV channels and IPTV services including MNC Vision, MNC Play, and Vision+ TV plus internet-delivered … [Read more...] about Formula E and MNC Group announce new multi-year broadcast partnership in Indonesia
‘The Great Bake Off’ format heads to Amazon Prime Video in Japan
Ahead of BBC Studios Showcase running from 28 Feb to 2 March 2022, BBC Studios Distribution announced that it has licensed the Love Productions format, Bake Off Japan to streaming service Amazon Prime Video in Japan. The 8-part Japanese adaptation will stream on Amazon Prime Video from 22 April 2022 (4 episodes) and 29 April (4 episodes). Presented by well-known local actors Maki Sakai and Asuka Kudo this feel-good competition follows ten passionate amateur bakers through a series of … [Read more...] about ‘The Great Bake Off’ format heads to Amazon Prime Video in Japan
HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
With a highly respected career in production and distribution, Therese Hegarty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HELIUM. Most recently Chief Executive of Seven Studios Group - helming the group’s entities and activities across Sydney, Melbourne, London, Auckland and Los Angeles, and previously VP Production & Business for Beyond International, Therese has extensive experience in program development, production and distribution across both production company and broadcast … [Read more...] about HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
Abacus Media Rights in partnership with Night Train Media acquires international rights for ‘The Scream’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, acquires brand-new Sky Documentaries commissioned feature The Scream in partnership with Night Train Media for worldwide distribution for delivery May 2022. The engrossing documentary feature The Scream (1 x 90’), a Curve Story Limited production, is directed by Jenny Ash (The World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg, Me and My Penis) and Executive Produced by Rob Carey and Camilla Lewis for Curve Media, and by Academy and BAFTA … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights in partnership with Night Train Media acquires international rights for ‘The Scream’
‘South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space’ webinar recap: Simran Hoon of The Q identifies gaps in the free-to-air market
There are plenty of opportunities in India’s free-to-air market but how can new players tap into this huge market? Simran Hoon, Chief Executive Officer of youth-focused general entertainment channel, The Q, delivered a presentation on January 20 at Television Asia Plus’ recent webinar, “South Asia: A look at India’s Content Space,” where she talked about India’s free-to-air (FTA) space and identified the gaps and opportunities in the market. According to Simran, the Indian FTA market is … [Read more...] about ‘South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space’ webinar recap: Simran Hoon of The Q identifies gaps in the free-to-air market