ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. and Rakuten Group, Inc. announced the signing of a broad long-term agreement, which includes the launch of Nick+, Nickelodeon’s kids’ streaming service, on Rakuten’s video-on-demand platform Rakuten TV in Japan, covering mobile, STB/dongle, web and Smart TV devices. The partnership also includes the creation of a dedicated Nickelodeon zone on Japan’s leading e-commerce platform, Rakuten Ichiba. “This long-term agreement with … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International and Rakuten announce streaming, content, and e-commerce partnership in Japan
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Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn to make his digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a crime-drama series
After playing iconic cop roles through his career in Bollywood, actor Ajay Devgn will now be seen in an intense and gritty new copy avatar as he makes his grand entry into the digital space with his first-ever crime-drama series Rudra - The Edge of Darkness, coming soon on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The Hotstar Specials series will soon be going into production and will be shot across iconic locales in Mumbai. An engaging and dark new take on cop stories, combined with a unique storytelling format and … [Read more...] about Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn to make his digital debut on Disney+ Hotstar VIP with a crime-drama series
Wag Entertainment appoints Bridget Boseley as first Creative Director
Asacha Media Group’s Wag Entertainment has hired former Spun Gold Head of Factual Bridget Boseley in the newly created role of Creative Director. The appointment is part of Wag’s strategy to expand their output in the UK market and develop business for streaming platforms. Boseley, who was instrumental in expanding Spun Gold’s documentary output over the last 3 years, will take up the position immediately. Her recent Executive Producer credits include ratings hit Inside Monaco for … [Read more...] about Wag Entertainment appoints Bridget Boseley as first Creative Director
‘Metro Sexual’ renewed for a second season with 9Go! and OUTtv taking rights
Production begins in Melbourne in June on season two of the Humdrum Comedy Metro Sexual. 9GO! has the exclusive Australian premiere rights and OUTtv are taking exclusive rights in Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, and non-exclusively in the US, UK, Australia and Republic of Ireland. Both networks continue to play season 1 alongside Crackle in the US. Metro Sexual is the first Australian sitcom with all LGBTI lead characters. Filmed in mockumentary style, it follows the lives of doctors … [Read more...] about ‘Metro Sexual’ renewed for a second season with 9Go! and OUTtv taking rights
Celebrate the Oscars all month with Star Movies and Star Movie Select’s ‘Celebrating The Oscars’ festival
Celebrating the true spirit of the Oscars for over 20 years, India’s one-stop destination for English movies, Star Movies once again amps up the entertainment quotient for its viewers ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards. Keeping up with the enthusiasm and excitement, the ongoing ‘Celebrating The Oscars' festival will air on Star Movies and Star Movies Select HD from Monday to Friday at 7 pm until April 30, 2021. Both channels will showcase a range of iconic Oscar-winning films and will give viewers … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Oscars all month with Star Movies and Star Movie Select’s ‘Celebrating The Oscars’ festival
Moritz Polter to launch new premium, international scripted label within ITV Studios
Moritz Polter, the award-winning Executive Producer behind the internationally acclaimed German-originated series Das Boot for Sky (third season currently in post-production), Freud for Netflix/ORF and Arctic Circle for ZDF/Elisa Viihde/YLE is to join ITV Studios, establishing a new high-end scripted label which will be launched later in 2021. Moritz has been named among Variety’s Top 10 Global Creatives to Watch and has shepherded many series to become critically acclaimed, award-winning works … [Read more...] about Moritz Polter to launch new premium, international scripted label within ITV Studios