After four years of subjugating himself to the whims of the country’s nobility to protect his position as ruler, King Tae prepares to throw off his last remaining shackle and take revenge on those who have oppressed him for far too long in Bloody Heart, the latest Korean drama set to arrive on Disney+, May 2. Set in the fictional court of King Lee Tae, Bloody Heart focuses on the complex web of deception the King must weave to overcome Vice Minister Park Gyewon and the Korean nobility who have … [Read more...] about New K-drama ‘Bloody Heart’ to start streaming on Disney+ on May 2
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No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
More and more people across the Asia Pacific region are getting into the habit of streaming. According to a report from SpotX in 2021, over 400 million people are now using OTT video streaming services in the region, with over 69% of video viewers watching streaming videos at least once a week. With the surge of viewership driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, homegrown Asian OTT platforms have continuously been innovating to meet the demand for more content. And as streaming becomes more … [Read more...] about No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
Netflix releases main trailer for new Korean series ‘The Sound of Magic’
Netflix has released the main trailer for The Sound of Magic, giving fans a closer look into the narrative, visuals and relationships between the three main characters. In the fantasy music drama, Yoon Ah-Yi (Choi Sung-eun) has lost her dreams in the face of reality while Na Il-deung (Hwang In-youp) is under pressure to pursue his dreams. An unexpected yet enchanting story about what it means to become a grown-up unfolds as the two encounter an enigmatic magician, Ri-eul (Ji … [Read more...] about Netflix releases main trailer for new Korean series ‘The Sound of Magic’
All3Media International signs new distribution partnership with PBS Distribution for ‘Ridley’
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has agreed to a new distribution partnership with PBS Distribution, as PBS Distribution boards West Road Pictures’ Ridley as the distribution partner in North America. Presales for the new detective drama, which stars Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Blood) in the title role, have also been signed in Europe, China, Australia and New Zealand. Currently filming across Northern England, the drama will premiere on ITV in the UK. Produced in … [Read more...] about All3Media International signs new distribution partnership with PBS Distribution for ‘Ridley’
iQiyi announces the launch of its new K-drama series, ‘Shooting Stars’
The cast and director and upcoming iQiyi Korean drama Shooting Stars held a press conference in South Korea earlier this week on 20 April to share about the new series premiering this Saturday on 23 April. This is also the first “unmasked” press conference held in South Korea since the pandemic, marking a milestone for the entertainment industry which has been badly hit by Covid-19. Starring actors Lee Sung Kyung, Kim Young Dae, Yoon Jong-Hoon, Lee Jung-Shin, Kim Yoon-Hye and Sojin, and … [Read more...] about iQiyi announces the launch of its new K-drama series, ‘Shooting Stars’
Nickelodeon continues to dominate as the top kids’ network in India
Building the category through immersive storytelling and path-breaking innovation, Viacom18's kids’ franchise, Nickelodeon has established leadership in the kids’ entertainment space and enjoys a cumulative network share of 32% within the genre. The franchise today delivers the highest reach of 48 million kids’ weeks on week and boasts of the largest home-grown content library created through launching 11 successful IPs in 11 years. Closing the year on a high note and with a spirit to deepen … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon continues to dominate as the top kids’ network in India