Hasbro shared exciting plans to release a series of brand new Peppa Pig audio stories across multiple digital streaming platforms globally including Amazon Prime, Apple Music, and Spotify, and more from 23rd November 2020. For the first time ever, families will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of 10 fun and familiar Peppa Pig audio stories narrated by the familiar voice of John Sparkes and based on some of the most popular episodes from the animated TV series. They will be available in … [Read more...] about Hasbro launches new ‘Peppa Pig’ audio series on digital streaming platforms
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Danny Koik named executive director of partnerships and business development in Disney+ Southeast Asia
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia announced on 23 November the appointment of Danny Koik to Executive Director of Partnerships and Business Development of Disney+. In this new role based in Singapore, Mr. Koik will drive all aspects of partnerships and business development for Disney+ in Southeast Asia, with a focus on making Disney+ available across multiple platforms and devices. He will report to Amit Malhotra, Regional Lead, Emerging Markets, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific. Mr. … [Read more...] about Danny Koik named executive director of partnerships and business development in Disney+ Southeast Asia
Nippon TV: Bringing Japan’s beloved anime titles to a global audience
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Since the 1950s, entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV has been producing classic anime series that have since been loved by Japan and the world. Titles produced by Nippon TV include series such as Lupin The 3rd, ANPANMAN, MONSTER, DEATH NOTE, Ouran High School Host Club, CLAYMORE, HUNTER X HUNTER, Chihayafuru Series, Parasyte -the maxim-, Death Parade, and most recently, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen. In October 2020, the … [Read more...] about Nippon TV: Bringing Japan’s beloved anime titles to a global audience
First-ever Korean original production caps iQIYI International’s strong 2020 performance
At this year’s Asia TV Forum and Market (“ATF”), global streaming entertainment service iQIYI signaled its continued international ambitions with iQIYI International’s first-ever Korean original production, My Roommate is a Gumiho, as the company outlined its 2021 expansion and investment plans. “Our first Korean original show is made in partnership with some of Korea’s top storytellers and production companies. More importantly, this is only the first step in the long journey of bringing … [Read more...] about First-ever Korean original production caps iQIYI International’s strong 2020 performance
PLAY forges a closer partnership with Veset through investment
Veset International Limited, a leading SaaS linear channel management platform provider, is pleased to announce a significant equity investment from PLAY, Inc. PLAY is the leading media technology company in Japan and a subsidiary of Nippon TV. PLAY is focused on digital transformation in the media and entertainment industry by developing and offering innovative video distribution services. PLAY has integrated Veset’s platform into KRONOS, its own groundbreaking cloud playout service designed … [Read more...] about PLAY forges a closer partnership with Veset through investment
Quintus Studios continues to expand with two new executive hires
Quintus Studios is proud to announce the appointment of two new executives: Anouk van Dijk and Luiza Mitteldorf to drive the company’s continued evolution into a leading digital content agency. Formerly Global Head of Sales at Amsterdam based digital production and localization company Zoomin and Sales Director at international distribution outfit Off The Fence, Anouk van Dijk steps into the newly created role of Head of Sales and Co-Productions. She will be responsible for growing Quintus … [Read more...] about Quintus Studios continues to expand with two new executive hires