This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Singapore-based online video platform Viddsee is more than just short films. Its identity lies in empowering Asian filmmaking talent through the stories they tell. From supporting young filmmakers to spearheading meaningful initiatives that benefit others, here’s how Viddsee is making an indelible mark in the industry today. Viddsee co-founder and COO Derek Tan talked to Television Asia Plus on the company’s growth, … [Read more...] about Viddsee is empowering Asian storytellers through meaningful content
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Abacus Media Rights announces raft of international sales in Asia
Distribution company, Abacus Media Rights (AMR), set up by Managing Director Jonathan Ford, announces sales of a number of documentary features and non-fiction series as the Asia TV Forum & Market launched on 1 December. Rhys Darby: Big in Japan, Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip, Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip and The Helper have been signed up by National Geographic. Outback Lockdown, Alone Across the Arctic and Surviving the Outback have been sold to The Outdoor Channel (Asia), … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights announces raft of international sales in Asia
South Korean OTT service Watcha acquires hit series from STUDIOCANAL
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution, and international sales of TV series and feature films has sold a package of high-end, mixed language dramas to South Korea’s growing streaming service WATCHA ahead of the Asia TV Market and Forum (ATF). The deal, which was brokered by Sarah Mottershead, Senior Sales Manager at STUDIOCANAL, includes two major Canal+ Creation Originale series, Possessions and War of the Worlds. Now established as a key Asian partner with STUDIOCANAL, … [Read more...] about South Korean OTT service Watcha acquires hit series from STUDIOCANAL
Netflix announces Korean adaptation of its Spanish original series ‘La Casa de Papel’
Netflix announced an exciting new original series project, the Korean adaptation of its beloved Spanish original series La Casa de Papel. Set on the Korean peninsula, the Korean adaptation of La Casa de Papel will be directed by Kim Hong-sun, who has helmed TV dramas like The Guest, Voice, and Black and is known as a giant in the fantasy crime genre. Ryu Yong-jae and his team, whose credits include the Netflix original series My Holo Love and the tvN series Psychopath Diary, will be the … [Read more...] about Netflix announces Korean adaptation of its Spanish original series ‘La Casa de Papel’
The Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore officially opens its virtual doors on 1 December
The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore, which are part of the annual Singapore Media Festival (SMF) have officially kicked off today, 1 December 2020. Present at the ATF’s opening ceremony, which was broadcasted live from the MBS Hybrid Broadcast Studio in Singapore were Mr. Yeh Chien Ee, President of Reed Exhibitions in APAC, and Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister of Communications and Information Singapore who delivered the opening remarks. Mr. Yeh said, “This edition of the ATF will … [Read more...] about The Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore officially opens its virtual doors on 1 December
Sky TV’s entertainment streaming service, Neon, introduces a revamped platform powered by Evergent
Evergent, the global provider of revenue and customer management for subscription services, announced the results of an ongoing partnership with Sky TV’s Neon, the New Zealand-based subscription video on demand (SVOD) service. Whereby Neon subscribers now have access to a brand new platform, a vast choice of premium content, and streamlined billing options. Earlier this year, Sky TV’s Neon merged with Lightbox to become the largest 100% New Zealand-owned paid entertainment platform. Combining … [Read more...] about Sky TV’s entertainment streaming service, Neon, introduces a revamped platform powered by Evergent