See-Saw Films’ joint Managing Directors Emile Sherman and Iain Canning announced the appointment of Liz Watts to join See-Saw Films as Head of Film and Television, Australia. Effective 14th December, Watts will oversee the development and production of all film and television projects out of See-Saw’s Australian office, including for its joint venture Picking Scabs with writer Sam Strauss. Watts is reporting to Sherman and Canning, as well as See-Saw’s UK based Creative Director Helen Gregory. … [Read more...] about See-Saw Films appoints Liz Watts as Head of Film and Television, Australia
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‘BLACKPINK: The Movie’ to debut exclusively on Disney+
Fans are invited to experience BLACKPINK in their area, exclusively on Disney+ with the upcoming release of BLACKPINK: THE MOVIE. Celebrating five years since the group’s public debut, BLACKPINK: THE MOVIE gives fans an Access All Areas pass to the group’s two most recent tours. Released in theatres earlier this year, this revealing documentary directed by Su Yee Jung (My Life in Your Memories, 2015) and Oh Yoon Dong (Montecristo: The Musical Live, 2021 and Toy Soldiers: Fake Men 2 The Complete, … [Read more...] about ‘BLACKPINK: The Movie’ to debut exclusively on Disney+
Something Special signs unscripted co-development partnership with MY Entertainment Productions
Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang, President & Executive Director, and InSoon Kim, EVP and Head of Content, announced a co-development partnership with Michael Yudin’s MY Entertainment Productions. The deal sees both companies initially co-developing three new unscripted formats Smashed Hits, Inseparables and The Quizzy Horror Show for major U.S. networks and streaming platforms as well as the international … [Read more...] about Something Special signs unscripted co-development partnership with MY Entertainment Productions
Studio 886 joins forces with major TV stations in Taiwan to bring Taiwanese drama series and shows to global social media platforms
Studio886 announced its official launch with 11 Taiwan-based content partners on social video platforms and new media platforms, and the service is a sub-brand under the Taiwan original scripted content production firm, Studio76. Studio886 marks the first-ever content aggregation service in Taiwan that aggregates quality broadcast content from local media partners and distribute their content on a wide array of new, non-traditional media platforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Tiktok, BiliBili … [Read more...] about Studio 886 joins forces with major TV stations in Taiwan to bring Taiwanese drama series and shows to global social media platforms
iQiyi leverages Alipay+ to expand market outreach and enhance user engagement across Asia
iQiyi, a leading Asian streaming platform, and Ant Group announced a joint partnership program that encompasses a full-suite of Alipay+ global cross-border payment and marketing solutions for iQiyi to expand its market outreach with more payment options and enhanced user engagement. Making the announcement on a panel at this year’s Asia TV Forum & Market, iQiyi International’s Head of Business Development Anna Pak Burdin shared, “Born-and-bred in Asia, our goal is to bring great Asian … [Read more...] about iQiyi leverages Alipay+ to expand market outreach and enhance user engagement across Asia
ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific
ITV Studios has announced a host of deals in the Asia Pacific for scripted content across its rich catalogue, including pre-sales for brand new shows Anne, The Ipcress File, Holding, Redemption, Our House and series two of Noughts + Crosses. Shows ranging from exciting new thrillers such as World Production’s ratings hit Vigil, evergreen returning titles like Endeavour and Vera and award-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, are also among those to land across the region. Anne (World … [Read more...] about ITV Studios secures pre-sales for a number of new dramas in the Asia Pacific