Fremantle announced that Expedition Series 2, with award-winning wildlife expert and naturalist Steve Backshall, will launch in 144 territories across the globe. Produced by True to Nature Productions for UKTV, the 6 x 60’ second season will launch in the UK on 28th November on Dave channel, in addition to on-demand service UKTV Play. The second instalment is also set to air on France Télévisions (France), PBS (US), BBC Earth (Africa, Asia and via Blue Ant Media in Canada), Discovery (Latin … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces Season 2 of Steve Backshall’s ‘Expedition’ to launch in 144 territories
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TechStorm audience growth rate exceeds 500%; Platform count in the Philippines rises at CAGR 240% through 2021
TechStorm, the region’s leading and fastest-growing esports, gaming media organization has announced a record year of further unprecedented growth in 2021 and a year-on-year uptick in both aggregate audience and number of partner platforms across Asia. It announced a total of 122 partner platforms year-to-date, registering a stellar platform Growth Rate of 458% as of November 2021 just north of two years since its launch in early 2019. The company successfully achieved robust growth with a … [Read more...] about TechStorm audience growth rate exceeds 500%; Platform count in the Philippines rises at CAGR 240% through 2021
Silvergate Media brings ‘Hilda’ movie special to global audiences this December
Silvergate Media is readying the upcoming release of Hilda and the Mountain King an epic 80-minute movie special that will launch exclusively on Netflix's global streaming platform from December 30th. Adapted from Luke Pearson’s sixth graphic novel in the Hilda series, Hilda and the Mountain King picks up where the shocking cliff-hanger ending of Hilda Season 2 left off. Finding Hilda stranded in troll country with the body of a troll. Her quest to change back into her human form and reunite … [Read more...] about Silvergate Media brings ‘Hilda’ movie special to global audiences this December
Studio Hamburg Enterprises signs Lucy Loves Drama for ‘My Husband’s Wife’
Studio Hamburg Enterprises, the German distribution company, announced it has acquired the international distribution rights on a script basis for Finnish production company Lucy Loves Drama’s latest drama series My Husband’s Wife (8x45’), which has been commissioned by YLE. Production is now complete, with Studio Hamburg handling world sales and the premiere on YLE is set for January 2022. It is also set to screen at Content London this year. Written by Juuli Niemi and directed by his sister … [Read more...] about Studio Hamburg Enterprises signs Lucy Loves Drama for ‘My Husband’s Wife’
iQiyi and ABS-CBN’s first Filipino local originals ‘Saying Goodbye’ and ‘Hello, Heart’ to premiere in December on iQiyi
Global streaming service iQiyi, a leading provider of beloved pan-Asian content worldwide seals a multi-title content deal with ABS-CBN, a leading Philippine media and entertainment company to produce four Filipino original romantic series for its international subscribers worldwide. The partnership fortifies the commitments of both companies in bringing high-quality, relatable and inspiring Philippine content with universal themes while championing the Filipino talents and stories onto the … [Read more...] about iQiyi and ABS-CBN’s first Filipino local originals ‘Saying Goodbye’ and ‘Hello, Heart’ to premiere in December on iQiyi
October delivers all-time high ad volumes led by festivities and sporting events, says BARC India
Advertising volumes on TV continue to witness growth on account of the festive period. The Total Ad Volumes for the month of October 2021 stood at 178 mn seconds, highest for 2021, 11% higher than October 2020 and 23% higher than October 2019. The total number of advertisers stood at 2851 and brands were 4624 for October 2021, with 22% being new advertisers. “Television advertising continues to grow peaking at 178 million seconds in Oct 2021, the highest for the same period over the last … [Read more...] about October delivers all-time high ad volumes led by festivities and sporting events, says BARC India