Is it real or is it cake? To answer that question, Quibi announced the new series Eye Candy, produced by Main Event Media, an All3Media America company, and executive produced by Chrissy Teigen via her Suit & Thai Productions. Based on the wildly popular game show Sokkuri Sweets from Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multi-platform entertainment powerhouse, the series is centered around teams of celebrities and civilians who will attempt to identify outrageous edible creations designed to look … [Read more...] about Quibi announces tasty new series ‘Eye Candy’ based on hit Japanese game show format
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SynProNize announces movie ‘Kappela’ to stream on Netflix, and deals done with Asianet (Linear Broadcasting), Google Play, and iTunes (TVOD) as well as format rights for Telegu
Nitin Michael and Hasnaa Descuns, co-founders of newly-launched content distribution and production company SynProNize announce several deals for the romantic Indian thriller film, Kappela (Indian Malayalam). Their deals include one that sees movies now being streamed on Netflix as well. Kappela was one of several films whose theatrical revenues were severely impacted due to the COVID-related lockdown across India and other markets internationally where it would have ideally been screened. In … [Read more...] about SynProNize announces movie ‘Kappela’ to stream on Netflix, and deals done with Asianet (Linear Broadcasting), Google Play, and iTunes (TVOD) as well as format rights for Telegu
Singapore, now streaming on Netflix on National Day
Netflix announced that 106 Singapore-made films and series will launch progressively on the service starting August 1, for members to enjoy on National Day and beyond. This is made possible through partnerships with local studios Clover Films, Mediacorp, MM2 Entertainment, and Memento Films. Enjoy classic films such as the award-winning Ilo Ilo, I Not Stupid, Homerun, 881, and Ah Boys to Men II along with well-loved series like Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Growing Up, Under One Roof, The Noose, … [Read more...] about Singapore, now streaming on Netflix on National Day
Olympic Channel launches ‘Great Olympic Moments’ streaming channel with one year to go to the Olympic Games
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
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’
