Having already announced seven scripted format deals for Turkey, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that FOX Turkey is set to start airing Misafir, the Turkish version of its hit series OASIS -a love story-, on Thursday, November 11th. Misafir is produced by Medyapim, the leading production company in Turkey. The title means “the guest” in Turkish. The announcement was made jointly by Mr. Keisuke Miyata, Head of Sales of International Business … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
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Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)’s marquee event of the year for the video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returns with a bang to wrap up a tumultuous year for media with five component events spread over two weeks and running the gamut of virtual, physical and hybrid. Kicking off this year’s Asia Video Summit will be the annual Policy Roundtable to be held on 11 November, which brings industry legal and policy experts together with regulatory officials from jurisdictions across the … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
Netflix acquires teenage thriller TV series ‘COYOTES’
Panache Productions, Wild Bunch TV and Netflix announced the worldwide broadcast of the series COYOTES on Netflix from December, 2nd. Developed and produced by Panache Productions (André Logie) and Compagnie Cinématographique (Gaëtan David) for RTBF, this Belgian-Luxembourg production has been acquired by the platform for worldwide distribution. Summer’s looking good for the Coyote Squad, the mixed-gender scout patrol that gathers annually in the small Belgian village of Warnaffe. Then one of … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires teenage thriller TV series ‘COYOTES’
Discovery unveils bold plans for New Zealand audiences in 2022
Discovery, Inc. has revealed the first of its ambitious 2022 plans for New Zealand audiences, with a 70 per cent increase in local content, the launch of two new channels and the further expansion of its news offering and ThreeNow. Glen Kyne, Senior Vice President and General Manager ANZ, says, “The transition to Discovery ANZ is complete and the network’s success in 2021 has paved the way for this new chapter in New Zealand television. We’ve never been better placed to grow our market … [Read more...] about Discovery unveils bold plans for New Zealand audiences in 2022
Netflix bets big on Japanese content and creators with growing slate across both anime and live-action
Betting big on Japanese content and storytelling, Netflix celebrated an ambitious slate of projects and collaborations with top local creators and talent at the Netflix Japan Festival 2021, proudly expanding on the slate of 90 Japanese Netflix titles already available to date. Entertaining both audiences in Japan, which continues to be one of the most important countries for the growth of Netflix, as well as fans of Japanese culture around the world, Netflix is committed to bringing best in … [Read more...] about Netflix bets big on Japanese content and creators with growing slate across both anime and live-action
Beyond Rights expands sales team with the appointment of a new SVP
Beyond Rights announced that seasoned executive Sarah Bickley has joined the team as SVP sales, responsible for both the Nordics region and for the digital exploitation of the company’s catalogue, with an initial focus on expanding its business with AVOD platforms. Sarah joins from Tin Roof Media, where she was responsible for the distribution operations of Blink Films and Outline Productions, which included helping to secure deficit funding for unscripted content. Prior to that, she spent … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights expands sales team with the appointment of a new SVP