As short-form vertical drama continues its rapid global expansion, the market remains heavily dominated by Chinese platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox, as well as Western content built on sensationalized tropes of billionaire romances and revenge plots. However, Indian content giant One Life Studios is charting a distinct path to global success by leveraging culturally rooted, emotion-first storytelling. In an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus, Shashank Singh, Lead – Syndication … [Read more...] about One Life Studios Takes Emotion-Driven Indian Microdramas to Global Audiences
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FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for The Ink Factory’s landmark John le Carré adaptation Legacy of Spies
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked a wave of pre-sales for Legacy of Spies, the upcoming John le Carré adaptation produced by The Ink Factory for BBC and MGM+. The eight-part espionage thriller sees spymaster George Smiley’s return to television and is adapted from le Carré’s global bestseller The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, and drawing on material from his 2017 novel A Legacy of Spies – marking the first time either novel has been adapted for the small screen. The series is … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON secures broadcasters for The Ink Factory’s landmark John le Carré adaptation Legacy of Spies
U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
U-NEXT of USEN & U-NEXT GROUP has announced that it is entering into a comprehensive, long-term strategic partnership in Japan with NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Extending beyond the licensing of films and television series, the alignment also incorporates the launch of Universal+ – NBCUniversal's international streaming brand – in Japan, and future experiences at Universal Studios Japan, joint marketing initiatives, the global expansion of … [Read more...] about U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Will Scougal, EVP Brand & Commercial Partnerships at ITV Studios and the global lead for Studio 55, has strengthened his team with a series of senior appointments. Following a strong first six months for the business, with growing demand from brands, agencies and creators looking to work more closely with ITV Studios' world-class IP, the new appointments align with the next stage of growth: strengthening Studio 55's global capabilities across licensing, brand partnerships, creator … [Read more...] about Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Nippon TV and Mediacorp’s CNA announce Season 2 of Meet Me There
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that its touching docu-reality format Meet Me There has been renewed for a second season in Singapore. Following the success of the first season, Season 2 will once again be produced by CNA, the English language news and current affairs brand of Mediacorp, Singapore's national media network and largest content creator. The first episode of the highly anticipated new season is scheduled to air on CNA on August … [Read more...] about Nippon TV and Mediacorp’s CNA announce Season 2 of Meet Me There
India’s One Life Studios Announces Major SE Asia Licensing Deals including 60 Indian Microdramas
One Life Studios (OLS), a leading independent Indian media company operating across content production, acquisition, distribution and syndication, today announced a series of new licensing agreements across Southeast Asia, including the sale of 60 Indian microdrama titles to three regional streaming platforms. The deals were negotiated by Shashank Singh, Lead – Syndication & Content Alliances, and Rohit Krishna, Senior Manager – Syndication & Content Alliances. In addition, One Life … [Read more...] about India’s One Life Studios Announces Major SE Asia Licensing Deals including 60 Indian Microdramas
