On May 20th, the Marché du Film and the Sino-European producers association Bridging the Dragon co-hosted the Sino-International Seminar titled “How to work with China: Challenges, Lessons Learned and Promising Experiences”. The event comes at a time of general world uncertainty and a long closure of China which has created isolation and scepticism regarding the possible collaboration with this big market. Even the release of several Hollywood films has been cancelled, including anticipated … [Read more...] about Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look into the future of Sino-International collaboration
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WildBrain unveils new Strawberry Shortcake deals as season 2 of original series ‘Berry in the Big City’ set to drop this summer
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, will be serving up Strawberry Shortcake at Vegas Licensing Expo, May 24-26, as the beloved kids’ brand continues to gain momentum around the world with new distribution, licensing and promotional partnerships. Following the global success of Season 1 of its new Strawberry Shortcake series, Berry in the Big City, WildBrain is also set to drop Season 2 this summer on the official Strawberry Shortcake channel on WildBrain Spark, the … [Read more...] about WildBrain unveils new Strawberry Shortcake deals as season 2 of original series ‘Berry in the Big City’ set to drop this summer
Viu Original titles lead viewership, expanding across markets with distribution deal
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announces that Pretty Little Liars (S2) has entered its list of “Top 10” content in terms of aggregate viewership across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines since the show’s premiere on 14 April. The series, available across all 16 of Viu’s markets exclusively, had the first premiere of its kind in the two additional dubbed languages of Thai and Tagalog, alongside the nine local languages and subtitles simulcast on 14 … [Read more...] about Viu Original titles lead viewership, expanding across markets with distribution deal
GoQuest Media licenses drama package deal to Disney+ Hotstar
Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has licensed a drama package deal to Disney+ Hotstar, one of the largest online video streaming platforms in India. This association sees Disney+ Hotstar acquire the Indian rights to three thrilling European dramas, Civil Servant and Debt to the Sea produced by Serbian telecommunications and cable TV operator Telekom Srbija and Traitor produced by multi-service provider Elisa Estonia and Estonian public broadcaster ERR. Produced in … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media licenses drama package deal to Disney+ Hotstar
ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
Among the major lessons that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown families around the world is that long-term financial security is an absolute necessity. This reality dawned with great impact on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), especially when over 1.7 million of them have been repatriated since the start of the pandemic, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). In a bid to help OFWs achieve financial wellness and come home to the Philippines for good, Sun … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
Hit Swedish thriller ‘Blinded’ goes global ahead of season two premiere
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has signed a host of new deals for FLX’s acclaimed Swedish thriller Blinded/Fartblinda, which has now travelled across five continents including Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. The second series has recently wrapped production and is set to premiere on Swedish broadcasters CMore and TV4 today. The latest round of sales in Europe includes a deal with Disney+ where the thriller will play in Portugal. These deals follow previously … [Read more...] about Hit Swedish thriller ‘Blinded’ goes global ahead of season two premiere