Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang, President & Executive Director, and InSoon Kim, EVP and Head of Content, announced a co-development partnership with Michael Yudin’s MY Entertainment Productions. The deal sees both companies initially co-developing three new unscripted formats Smashed Hits, Inseparables and The Quizzy Horror Show for major U.S. networks and streaming platforms as well as the international … [Read more...] about Something Special signs unscripted co-development partnership with MY Entertainment Productions
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Studio 886 joins forces with major TV stations in Taiwan to bring Taiwanese drama series and shows to global social media platforms
Studio886 announced its official launch with 11 Taiwan-based content partners on social video platforms and new media platforms, and the service is a sub-brand under the Taiwan original scripted content production firm, Studio76. Studio886 marks the first-ever content aggregation service in Taiwan that aggregates quality broadcast content from local media partners and distribute their content on a wide array of new, non-traditional media platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok, BiliBili … [Read more...] about Studio 886 joins forces with major TV stations in Taiwan to bring Taiwanese drama series and shows to global social media platforms
iQiyi leverages Alipay+ to expand market outreach and enhance user engagement across Asia
iQiyi, a leading Asian streaming platform, and Ant Group announced a joint partnership program that encompasses a full-suite of Alipay+ global cross-border payment and marketing solutions for iQiyi to expand its market outreach with more payment options and enhanced user engagement. Making the announcement on a panel at this year’s Asia TV Forum & Market, iQiyi International’s Head of Business Development Anna Pak Burdin shared, “Born-and-bred in Asia, our goal is to bring great Asian … [Read more...] about iQiyi leverages Alipay+ to expand market outreach and enhance user engagement across Asia
ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
ITV Studios has announced a host of deals in the Asia Pacific for scripted content across its rich catalogue, including pre-sales for brand new shows Anne, The Ipcress File, Holding, Redemption, Our House and series two of Noughts + Crosses. Shows ranging from exciting new thrillers such as World Production’s ratings hit Vigil, evergreen returning titles like Endeavour and Vera and award-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, are also among those to land across the region. Anne (World … [Read more...] about ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
‘JG and the BC Kids’ teaser keeps the promise of a stereotype-breaking animation feature in the making
With a fascinating sneak peek into the heart-warming story of a young black boy and his magical dreadlock mentor, the teaser of the upcoming 2D animation feature JG and the BC Kids is creating a huge buzz among fans and netizens. JG and the BC Kids is conceptualized by renowned American actress and Will Smith’s former co-star Janet Hubert. The feature is being co-produced by global animation major Toonz Media Group, Ericka Nicole Malone Entertainment and Janet’s Elijah Rock Productions. Written … [Read more...] about ‘JG and the BC Kids’ teaser keeps the promise of a stereotype-breaking animation feature in the making
STUDIOCANAL sells Red Production’s ‘Ridley Road’ throughout the world
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has secured a significant line-up of global sales for prestige drama Ridley Road, created by RED Production Company, a STUDIOCANAL company, commissioned for BBC One and co-produced with MASTERPIECE. The 4 x 60’ thriller will air in the US on PBS MASTERPIECE and in France on CANAL+, and has also been acquired by Now Studio Hong Kong, ABC Australia, Nova Greece, YLE Finland, SVT Sweden, … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL sells Red Production’s ‘Ridley Road’ throughout the world