Global distributor Eccho Rights has agreed an exclusive representation deal with Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) that sees 15 titles from all over the world join the Swedish company’s slate for this autumn. The new additions include drama series from Australia, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, and South Korea. The titles included as part of this deal are: Leverage (South Korea), Crane In The Sky and Midwves (Russia), Friday On My Mind, Love Child (Australia), Hugo El Comandante, Isa TKM, Isa TK+, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights to represent select Sony Pictures Television international local language drama titles
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Bringing video game magic to the big screen
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. The pandemic has pushed producers and filmmakers to be more creative in their storytelling. Despite the lockdowns in place, many stellar examples of remote production came to the forefront, showcasing the industry’s determination to create. This has opened up the pathway for the industry to deliberate on its future and how virtual and remote production can be woven into the filmmaking process. Filming is still … [Read more...] about Bringing video game magic to the big screen
Celebrating superwomen on ZEE5 Global
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Today’s women are more empowered than ever as they take on bigger challenges and roles in society. To celebrate the many facets of women, India’s largest global OTT platform ZEE5 Global has these five content offerings that put the ladies front and centre. Archana Anand, the Chief Business Officer of Zee5 Global said, “As a global platform, ZEE5 brings its audiences a collection of stories from across the globe and … [Read more...] about Celebrating superwomen on ZEE5 Global
‘ITCH’ starts production on series 2 in Western Australia’s Great Southern region
ABC, Screenwest, Screen Australia, and ABC Commercial are excited to announce that production has commenced in Western Australia on series two of ITCH – a ten-part live-action adventure series produced for ABC by independent film and TV producer Komixx Entertainment and distributed worldwide by ABC Commercial. The first series of ITCH based on the characters created in the award-winning books by popular British broadcaster and author Simon Mayo is currently on ABC ME iview as part of the … [Read more...] about ‘ITCH’ starts production on series 2 in Western Australia’s Great Southern region
BBC Global News and Channel 4 strike landmark commercial partnership in new deal for global advertisers
BBC Global News - the BBC’s international commercial news, sport and features arm –and Channel 4 - a publicly-owned and commercially-funded UK public service broadcaster- have signed a strategic deal to offer global advertisers access to the UK commercial broadcast marketplace. For BBC Global News, the partnership opens up the vital UK market for its global clients, who are now able to take full advantage of 4Sales’ market-leading ad solutions across linear and VoD. The partnership offers … [Read more...] about BBC Global News and Channel 4 strike landmark commercial partnership in new deal for global advertisers
Rapper ShiGGa Shay “是个谁” to premiere virtual concert to regional audience exclusively on TechStorm
Be transported to a galactic Egyptian podium, then to Singapore’s Central Business District, all the while interacting with a titan-sized ShiGGa Shay. That’s what regional audiences can expect as this “first of its kind interactive virtual live concert” makes its debut to regional audiences on TechStorm as the exclusive Official Media Partner. ShiGGa Shay “是个谁” first launched his EP 365 via a virtual live concert online. In this groundbreaking first-ever real-time interactive performance by the … [Read more...] about Rapper ShiGGa Shay “是个谁” to premiere virtual concert to regional audience exclusively on TechStorm