On November 9, Astro unveiled its all-new Astro experience, enabling customers to stream Netflix on Astro TV and enjoy better value and savings with new subscription packs. The all-new Astro packs are designed for customers who love the streaming and connected world, enabling them to stream all the shows they love on Ultra Box and soon, Ulti Box. Customers can now enjoy their favourite shows all in one place with Astro, from global streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, … [Read more...] about Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
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Fremantle secures multi-territory deal with Disney+ for Niccolò Ammaniti’s ‘Anna’
Fremantle announced Niccolo Ammaniti’s high-end, dystopian, new-world drama, Anna, will launch in over 30 countries and territories following a raft of sales, including a multi-territory deal with Disney+ bringing the Italian-based adventure to audiences in key European markets. The Sky Original production, produced by Wildside and co-produced by ARTE France, Fremantle, the New Life Company and Kwaï will launch on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, Denmark, Finland, … [Read more...] about Fremantle secures multi-territory deal with Disney+ for Niccolò Ammaniti’s ‘Anna’
‘Outrun by Running Man’ to debut on Disney+ on November 12
Disney+ has unveiled plans to launch the first two episodes of the highly anticipated Korean variety show Outrun By Running Man across several Asia Pacific Disney+ markets on November 12. Outrun By Running Man is the first spin-off of the wildly popular South Korean variety show Running Man on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and will see the original cast of Kim Jong-kook, HAHA and Jee Seok-jin come together to take on brand new missions and challenges alongside a number of celebrity … [Read more...] about ‘Outrun by Running Man’ to debut on Disney+ on November 12
Conviva: Streaming in Asia continues to grow; up 46% in Q3
Despite predictions of a “pandemic peak,” streaming adoption continues to gain ground worldwide and Asia is no exception, experiencing 46% year-over-year growth in Q3 2021 according to the Q3 2021 State of Streaming: Asia report from Conviva, the continuous measurement platform for streaming media. Asia’s streaming growth was led by the western and southeastern regions of Asia, which increased 200% and 164%, respectively, with the eastern and central regions showing more modest growth at 34% and … [Read more...] about Conviva: Streaming in Asia continues to grow; up 46% in Q3
DCD Rights acquires high-end drama ‘Love Me’ and announces pre-sales of season two of ‘The Secrets She Keeps’
DCD Rights has acquired brand new drama series Love Me for international distribution and announces pre-sales of a second season of the ratings-winning psychological thriller The Secrets She Keeps to the BBC in the UK and AMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now in the US and Canada. . The highly-anticipated 6 x 60’ drama Love Me is a Warner Bros. International Television Australia Production for the Foxtel Group with major production investment from Screen Australia and financed with … [Read more...] about DCD Rights acquires high-end drama ‘Love Me’ and announces pre-sales of season two of ‘The Secrets She Keeps’
Rewind Networks expands its presence in South Korea with the launch of HITS on LGU+
Rewind Networks and LYD announced the launch of HITS on South Korea’s LGU+ IPTV platform on 16 November 2021. HITS will be aired on Channel 147 in High Definition as part of LGU+ TV’s premium package. The launch of HITS on LGU+ marks the second deal for the partnership between Rewind Networks and LYD in South Korea and brings the networks’ total reach in Asia to 24 million homes across 15 countries. “Rewind Networks is excited to expand our HITS franchise in South Korea, where viewers love … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks expands its presence in South Korea with the launch of HITS on LGU+