Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market | Online (FILMART Online) attracted nearly 7,000 industry participants from 81 countries and regions over four days, with the release and promotion of some 2,200 film and television productions. Having become more familiar with doing business through online platforms, exhibitors and buyers used the online meeting function at FILMART Online to participate in more than 2,000 … [Read more...] about FILMART Online attracts 7,000 international participants
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Cignal TV and TV5 collaboration with top producers benefit viewers
Changes are sweeping the broadcast industry as more collaborations and inter-company productions are remaking the entertainment landscape in the country. One notable example is the partnership forged between Cignal TV, TV5 and some of the biggest production companies and talent management agencies in the Philippines. Since last year, Cignal TV has joined forces with a remarkable group of entertainment bigwigs that included VIVA Entertainment, IdeaFirst Company, Cornerstone Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Cignal TV and TV5 collaboration with top producers benefit viewers
VOOT Select achieves 1 million active paying subscriber mark in less than a year
Launched with the brand promise of ‘made for stories’ that are differentiated and compelling, Viacom18’s premium SVoD offering VOOT Select has emerged as the fastest-growing Indian OTT platform to hit a landmark milestone of one million active direct paying subscribers in less than a year of launch. The newest kid on the block has in a short period of time emerged as a formidable game changer by creating disruptive and innovative viewing experiences through fresh stories and category-defining … [Read more...] about VOOT Select achieves 1 million active paying subscriber mark in less than a year
Synamedia Go unlocks value from platforms to boost subscriber loyalty
Synamedia unveiled Synamedia Go, a modular suite of data-driven SaaS services that provide a frictionless way for pay-TV operators and OTT/D2C streaming providers to rapidly augment and create value from their technology platforms. Based on a flexible, ‘add and go’ architecture, each service is designed to achieve a significant return on investment with minimal effort. The first services out of the blocks are Go.Aggregate and Go.Experiment. Targeted at commercial, product and editorial teams, … [Read more...] about Synamedia Go unlocks value from platforms to boost subscriber loyalty
iQIYI and G.H.Y. Culture & Media sign MOU for joint venture to form Southeast Asia’s largest talent agency
iQIYI Inc. an innovative, market-leading online entertainment service in China and G.H.Y Culture & Media Holding Co., Limited (“GHY”), a leading player in the media and entertainment industry, today announced a strategic joint venture to boost their presence in the Southeast Asian media and entertainment scene. The two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a talent management agency to be based in Singapore. This joint venture entity aims to identify and promote … [Read more...] about iQIYI and G.H.Y. Culture & Media sign MOU for joint venture to form Southeast Asia’s largest talent agency
STUDIOCANAL’s ‘The Adventures of Paddington’ heads to China
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has partnered with Shanghai Senyu Media on The Adventures of Paddington in China. The animated series will be represented by the leading local distributor to broadcasters in Mainland China at the ongoing FILMART in Hong Kong which kicked off with a digital version on 15th March. Shanghai Senyu Media has a strong track record distributing many major children’s IPs in China … [Read more...] about STUDIOCANAL’s ‘The Adventures of Paddington’ heads to China