Malaysia’s leading digital streaming and content company launches new channel, Astro Premier (CH410) as the destination for all premium content locally and regionally. Available to all Astro customers until 1 February 2024, Astro Premier offers Astro Originals’ complete library of award-winning and highly successful boundary pushing series. The channel will showcase a selection of high-quality content with the latest Astro Original title, ‘Riot!’ making its debut on 22 September at 9 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Astro unveils new premium channel, Astro Premier
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WildBrain and iQIYI to launch Jonny Jetboy, new Keith Chapman series at MIPCOM 2023
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is launching Jonny Jetboy (40 x 11’), a brand-new original kids’ series from Keith Chapman, creator of PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder, at MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM 2023. WildBrain’s slate for the market will also include two additional new originals: the CG-animated preschool show Caillou (52 x 11’) and the all-new version of comedy series, Johnny Test (40 x 11’). Every kid has the potential to become a hero, but becoming a hero doesn’t … [Read more...] about WildBrain and iQIYI to launch Jonny Jetboy, new Keith Chapman series at MIPCOM 2023
Synacor Helps Streamers Enter The Passwordless Era With Cloud ID Passkey Connect
Synacor announced Cloud ID™ Passkey Connect to end password headaches for consumers, and help service providers and content owners cut down on one of the most frequent and costly reasons for trouble calls. Cloud ID Passkey Connect is a managed service that helps streaming content companies and service providers easily deploy secure, passwordless authentication for online content. Available now, the service can immediately be integrated into existing authentication solutions to maximize the value … [Read more...] about Synacor Helps Streamers Enter The Passwordless Era With Cloud ID Passkey Connect
The 13th CONTENT TOKYO Wraps Up Successfully: Showcasing Innovation in Content Creation and Production
The 13th edition of CONTENT TOKYO, Japan's premier trade show for content creation, production, and licensing, has wrapped up with resounding success, reaffirming its status as Asia's most pivotal event for the content industry. Over the course of three days, content creators, distributors, solution/technology providers, marketing service providers, and licensors came together to showcase cutting-edge technologies and services that are shaping the future of content creation. Tokyo Big Sight … [Read more...] about The 13th CONTENT TOKYO Wraps Up Successfully: Showcasing Innovation in Content Creation and Production
Japanese thriller Gannibal renewed for Season 2
After a breathtaking first season that saw Yuya Yagira receive a Best Actor nomination at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival’s Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards, and which saw the show become the most watched locally produced original series on Disney+ in Japan in the month since its premiere (based on hours streamed), Gannibal will return for its second season exclusively on Disney+. Starring some of the biggest names in the Japanese creative industry, season two will … [Read more...] about Japanese thriller Gannibal renewed for Season 2
FIFTH SEASON scores global sales for Jack Throne’s breakout BBC Drama Best Interests
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has inked the first wave of international sales for the highly acclaimed BBC One drama Best Interests (4 x 60’ / 6 x 45’). Created and written by BAFTA-winning writer Jack Thorne (Help, His Dark Materials, The Virtues), the series stars Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Quiz) and Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe, Together) and is produced by AC Chapter One in association with FIFTH SEASON. The series debuted on BBC One and iPlayer (UK) in June 2023. The first sales … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON scores global sales for Jack Throne’s breakout BBC Drama Best Interests