This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Television Asia Plus interviewed six media executives on the content trends for 2021 and the strategies they’re implementing in terms of local production and acquisitions. While 2020 may have been a challenging year for the industry, these interviews show that not only has the industry been able to adapt to the current circumstances brought on by the pandemic, but there is something to look forward to from these companies … [Read more...] about What’s next for content in 2021?
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Toonz and OTTera join hands for brand-new kids and family entertainment OTT
Further strengthening their presence in the digital space, kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group is partnering with leading digital content distribution platform OTTera to provide the technical support for the Group’s brand-new OTT platform. As part of the new partnership, OTTera will host and provide the technical support for Toonz Media Group’s OTT channel, as well as distribute the Toonz library across multiple Video on Demand (VoD) platforms. While the vast Toonz library … [Read more...] about Toonz and OTTera join hands for brand-new kids and family entertainment OTT
FILMART Online is returning on 15 – 18 March 2021
FILMART Online, the digital version of HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) will return on 15- 18 March 2021. The inaugural FILMART Online held in August 2020 had showcased over 2,100 film and TV productions. It brought together close to 7,000 participants from 73 countries and regions with more than 2,000 online business matching meetings arranged. Among the participants, more than 80% were from Asia. Albeit in digital format, FILMART Online 2020 continued to stand out … [Read more...] about FILMART Online is returning on 15 – 18 March 2021
Reed MIDEM outlines plans for MIPTV and MIPCOM 2021
Reed MIDEM outlines 2021 plans for its flagship international television distribution markets MIPTV and MIPCOM as it looks forward to gathering the industry together next year through online and in-person events. MIPTV – the 58th Spring International Television Market – will take place online during the week of April 12-16, 2021 and will encompass the MIPDoc and MIPFormats programmes. Details of the all-new Digital MIPTV 2021, including enhanced, personalised one-to-one business meeting tools … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM outlines plans for MIPTV and MIPCOM 2021
VICE Media Group renews partnership with SBS Australia
VICE Media Group has announced the continuation of its partnership with Australian broadcaster, SBS, with a renewed content deal for its SBS Viceland TV channel, and SBS digital platforms. The agreement includes more than 1,000 hours of VICE Media Group content available to Australians through SBS, with exclusive access to more than 600 hours of new, original programming, including VICE TV documentary features and series, as well as content from the new VICE World News strand and original … [Read more...] about VICE Media Group renews partnership with SBS Australia
First-timers among ATF Pitches winners
Winners of the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) Animation, Chinese and Formats Pitches were announced after a series of online Live pitches that took place virtually. For the pitch winners, clinching the top honours was a recognition of the hard work they have put in. Pang Mee Mee, a Singaporean whose entry won the Chinese scriptwriting category, shared that the win gave her a confidence boost. Pang was among the finalists who presented their ideas to the judging panels. The three panels, … [Read more...] about First-timers among ATF Pitches winners