AXN, known regionally as the home of the best Original Productions in Asia, has not let challenging times slow down its momentum. While most of the industry has been forced into a standstill, the leading English General Entertainment channel* launched three (3) new Original Productions in 2020 and has teased several more coming up in the pipeline for 2021. This not only speaks of the channel’s commitment to continue bringing relevant and engaging programs to audiences in Asia, but also serves … [Read more...] about AXN lineup of original productions unhindered by challenging times
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KT Corporation leaps ahead with Asia Pacific’s first virtualised headend
Synamedia, the world’s largest independent video software provider, announced that KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider, will implement the first virtualised headend in the Asia Pacific for its Olleh TV IPTV service. This is the first win for Synamedia with KT’s IPTV business. Following a competitive tender, KT selected Synamedia’s Converged Headend to deliver a virtualized full-stack solution for the delivery of end-to-end IPTV workflows. Synamedia’s … [Read more...] about KT Corporation leaps ahead with Asia Pacific’s first virtualised headend
Distribution360 secures raft of new kids’ deals in Italy, the US, and Thailand
Distribution360 revealed that it has secured new deals for a number of its leading kids’ titles, placing more than 600 episodes in Italy, Thailand, and the US. In Italy, public broadcaster RAI has acquired two series that were specifically created to make learning as entertaining as possible. MathXplosion (50 x 3) sees ‘mathemagician’ Eric Leclerc help kids aged six to 11 foster a love of numbers in a fun, funny, and approachable way, while in ScienceXplosion (45 x 3.5) he delights in sharing … [Read more...] about Distribution360 secures raft of new kids’ deals in Italy, the US, and Thailand
A+E Networks International inks several deals with top global media companies cementing status as a leading distributor of TV movies
A+E Networks® International announced several more deals with top global media companies that underpin the company’s reputation as the leading distributor of TV movies in the world, and highlight the strength of its growing international co-production unit. This highlights the strength of their MIPCOM efforts, paving the way for additional sales, it was announced today by Steve MacDonald, President, Global Content Sales; and International, A+E Networks. “During a time when so many broadcasters … [Read more...] about A+E Networks International inks several deals with top global media companies cementing status as a leading distributor of TV movies
iQIYI International extends strategic partnership with Astro to add local content dimension
Innovative market-leading online entertainment service iQIYI International is extending its partnership with Malaysia's leading media entertainment group, Astro Malaysia Holdings to offer more local content to its viewers. This local content partnership adds another dimension to the current strategic partnership between the two companies, by making available a curated collection of Astro's biggest locally-produced hits on iQIYI International. Dinesh Ratnam, iQIYI International Country Manager … [Read more...] about iQIYI International extends strategic partnership with Astro to add local content dimension
A user-centric experience for OTT platforms
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. This year we have seen unprecedented video viewer numbers across the globe, far exceeding what was anticipated at the start of the period. That is not surprising given the sudden social isolation enforced on people around the world, which has led to a huge increase in time spent at home. According to Nielsen, TV audiences in Taiwan have grown by as much as 1 million viewers and we can see similar trends in other parts of … [Read more...] about A user-centric experience for OTT platforms