With the start of the countdown toward the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 scheduled for 2021, the Olympic Channel announced its summer programming lineup highlighted by a “Great Olympic Moments” streaming channel, official Olympic films, Olympic Games replays, and original series and films. To begin the countdown, the Olympic Channel presented the live coverage of the one year to go to Tokyo 2020 event from Japan’s National Stadium in Tokyo on 23 July. Immediately following on 24 July, the … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel launches ‘Great Olympic Moments’ streaming channel with one year to go to the Olympic Games
Channel: OTT
Viu acquires exclusive OTT rights to 12 iconic Takuya Kimura dramas
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group, announced that it has acquired exclusive OTT rights from Fuji TV to bring 12 iconic Takuya Kimura titles, including Long Vacation, Love Generation, and the Hero series to Viu-ers. Both a successful singer and actor, Takuya Kimura (also known as Kimutaku) is an iconic figure in the Japanese entertainment industry. He was a member of the best-selling boy band in Asia, SMAP, which hosted the widely acclaimed variety show SMAP x … [Read more...] about Viu acquires exclusive OTT rights to 12 iconic Takuya Kimura dramas
Lookout Point and BBC Studios secure major multi-territory deal with Netflix for ‘A Suitable Boy’
Leading UK drama studio Lookout Point has partnered with Netflix on its epic adaptation of Vikram Seth’s best-selling novel, which will be airing later this month in the UK on BBC One. Netflix will be the exclusive home of A Suitable Boy for all global territories, except Canada, the United States and China. In the UK and Ireland, A Suitable Boy will be available on Netflix 12 months after its release on BBC One. The deal was brokered by Lookout Point with BBC Studios. Adapted by Andrew Davies … [Read more...] about Lookout Point and BBC Studios secure major multi-territory deal with Netflix for ‘A Suitable Boy’
250% growth in 10 months as TechStorm and Omnicontent Management, record Unprecedented Distribution Growth Achievement in Philippines
TechStorm, the region’s fastest-growing multimedia network on Asian Esports, tech innovations; announced yet another milestone achievement with the addition of 20 new leading MSOs and provincial cable systems in the Philippines through its distribution partnership with OMNICONTENT MANAGEMENT, INC. (OMI). “We are super stoked to announce yet another incredible milestone achievement in the Philippines. Kudos to the amazing level of professionalism, dedication, and in-depth domain expertise … [Read more...] about 250% growth in 10 months as TechStorm and Omnicontent Management, record Unprecedented Distribution Growth Achievement in Philippines
Red Carpet Studio Kids’ animations premiere on China’s biggest media platforms
Two Russian animation projects by Red Carpet Studios (its animation division RED CARPET STUDIO KIDS), Space Doctor Cat and Blinky and Knobby, premiered simultaneously on China’s biggest media platforms this week. The edutaining puppet show called Space Doctor Cat attracted Chinese distributors with its unique brave format where each episode mimics children playing with toys. The project is unmatched both in Russia and China so the success of this ambitious enterprise was foreseeable. The … [Read more...] about Red Carpet Studio Kids’ animations premiere on China’s biggest media platforms
All-new episodes of Marquee TV shows back on air from 13th July on ZEE5 Global
Come July 13th, viewers across 190+ global markets will be able to watch fresh episodes of their favourite shows on ZEE5 Global, the largest OTT platform for Indian content. Family dramas Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya are set to be back on-air with new episodes including special feature episodes of 90 minutes each, while Ronit Roy starrer Kehne Ko Humsafar returned with 8 new episodes of its new season. After nearly three months of production being stalled, fresh episodes of top … [Read more...] about All-new episodes of Marquee TV shows back on air from 13th July on ZEE5 Global