International premium content company Envision Entertainment announced on November 15 that ex-HBO Europe CEO Linda Jensen and Harry Potter producer David Barron are joining its executive team. The heavyweight industry appointments have been made to realise Envision’s plans to expand aggressively in the international premium content space. David Barron will focus on supercharging Envision’s slate of high-end premium content, and Linda Jensen will launch an investment arm of the business which … [Read more...] about Former HBO Europe CEO Linda Jensen and ‘Harry Potter’ producer David Barron joins Envision Entertainment
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Fremantle announces raft of global deals for contemporary crime thriller ‘Reyka’
Fremantle announced on November 15 a raft of deals for Reyka, which will see the series available in over 80 territories globally, bringing the compelling eight-part series to international audiences for the first time. The M-Net and Fremantle series, co-produced by Harriet Gavshon for Quizzical and Serena Cullen for Serena Cullen Productions, is Fremantle’s first-ever South African drama. A unique and ground-breaking English language drama, Reyka highlights South Africa’s status as a major … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces raft of global deals for contemporary crime thriller ‘Reyka’
Israeli viewers renew their love affair with ‘The Baker And The Beauty’ S3
The Baker and the Beauty is officially Israel’s most-watched returning drama since 2017, with the season finale of Assi Azar’s third instalment scoring consolidated figures of 23.6% rating and 35.1% share for Keshet 12, performing 42% above average rating with 546,000 viewers. Once again created and written by Assi Azarand directed by Oden Ruskin, this third season of the captivating drama premiered weekly from 12 October 2021 and continued the trend established by the first in 2014, when it … [Read more...] about Israeli viewers renew their love affair with ‘The Baker And The Beauty’ S3
‘Tokyo MER’ launches across Asia Pacific Disney+ markets
Disney+ announced on November 12 that the hugely popular Tokyo MER (Mobile Emergency Room) series is now available for streaming in additional Asia Pacific Disney+ markets starting November 12th, coinciding with Disney+ launches in Korea and Taiwan, and Disney+ Day. A special collaboration with Japanese broadcaster TBS, Tokyo MER is a thrilling medical drama centered on the rivalry between two doctors who find themselves unwittingly taking part in a much larger political game while saving their … [Read more...] about ‘Tokyo MER’ launches across Asia Pacific Disney+ markets
From the newsroom to the Asian Television Awards stage: Chua Qin Kai to host the 26th Asian Television Awards
Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming 26th Asian Television Awards (ATA) and Chua Qin Kai, the presenter of the current affairs programme Hello Singapore expressed her excitement as she was recently announced to be one of the hosts for the prestigious awards show. Speaking to Television Asia Plus, Qin Kai said that she feels elated and honoured to be given the opportunity to host the show which she is hosting for the first time. “For someone who grew up watching TV programmes and … [Read more...] about From the newsroom to the Asian Television Awards stage: Chua Qin Kai to host the 26th Asian Television Awards
‘Agents of Sprawl’ promises to deliver action-packed live-action drama
Agents of Sprawl, the newest live-action drama starring TikTok star Ming Wei Rocks; child actor, Hermie Latiff; and Taekwondo athlete, Erica Lee is set to launch on 13 November on Mediacorp’s okto on 5 and meWATCH. Television Asia Plus caught up with Executive Producer Lim Suat Yen and Director David Suen to give us a taste of what to expect from the series. Presenting children's content in an eye-catching format where live-action meets 2D animation, 15% of the show takes place inside the 2D … [Read more...] about ‘Agents of Sprawl’ promises to deliver action-packed live-action drama