Singapore-based WeWatch Pte Ltd has announced that its Cambodia subsidiary, WeWatch Co. Ltd has entered into its first content deal with Cambodian Broadcasting Service Co. Ltd (CBS) The deal will see WeWatch adding a Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) channel to be called “Khmer +" which will see the channel screening premium Khmer-language content from CBS. As part of the launch on 1st Apr 2022, WeWatch will add hundreds of hours of CBS’s content, in particular dramas and entertainment … [Read more...] about WeWatch to add premium Khmer channel in deal with Cambodian Broadcasting Service
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Bavaria Fiction Documentaries: Emanuel Rotstein appointed to head up new production unit
In addition to its core business of fictional production, Bavaria Fiction is now also active in the field of documentaries. Following his appointment on 15 March 2022, Emanuel Rotstein, Head of Documentaries, is responsible for setting up the non-fiction production unit at Bavaria Fiction and is in the process of putting together a development team. Emanuel Rotstein will report to Marcus Ammon, Managing Director Content. Marcus Ammon, Managing Director Content, Bavaria Fiction: “The demand for … [Read more...] about Bavaria Fiction Documentaries: Emanuel Rotstein appointed to head up new production unit
All3Media International finalizes new content deals in Hong Kong
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has finalised five new content deals in Hong Kong, sending a raft of premium documentaries, factual entertainment titles and primetime dramas to broadcasters and platforms in the territory. Hong Kong Pay-TV platform, Now TV has secured a diverse variety of factual content. The deal, which features a total of nine titles, includes Nutopia’s A World of Calm (10 x 30 mins), which combines mesmeric imagery with narration by A-list stars … [Read more...] about All3Media International finalizes new content deals in Hong Kong
International production companies race to option ‘Race Against The Tide’
Further to its recent announcement of a new focus on formats, Distribution360 is pleased to announce options with tremendous production partners in key territories for its competition title, Race Against the Tide. D360 can confirm the first options for the Race Against the Tide format have been signed in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the UK & Ireland. Eureka Productions (Holy Moley, Full Bloom, The Voice) has taken the format in Australia, Free Kings (Bake Off, … [Read more...] about International production companies race to option ‘Race Against The Tide’
OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is set to host its annual OTT Summit from 30 – 31 March, as the video industry continues to go through a massive evolution. With the global OTT market valued at over US$100B in 2020 and expected to reach US$220B by 2026, more and more media and content companies are revolutionising their businesses and attempting to become players in the streaming arena. And with growth starting to slow down in North America and Europe, Asia Pacific is now an … [Read more...] about OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
BBC increases access to news on Ukraine and Russia
BBC News is increasing access to its independent journalism on the invasion of Ukraine. Starting March 9th it will make a daily half-hour news bulletin (broadcast at 2000 GMT) available free of charge to other broadcasters who are members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Audiences will get the chance to watch Outside Source, normally presented by Ros Atkins, from Monday to Thursday, and a BBC News bulletin from Friday to Sunday. Given the current news agenda, BBC expects the news … [Read more...] about BBC increases access to news on Ukraine and Russia