Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced the appointment of prominent IT startup female executives as the new leaders for its OTT platform TVING and K-POP culture platform Mnet Plus respectively, to further push growth and innovate its platform business. Choi Ju-hui has been appointed the new CEO of TVING, becoming the first female CEO in the Korean OTT industry. Choi has accumulated expertise in platform business, previously serving as CSO at the online fashion platform ‘W Concept’ and as … [Read more...] about CJ ENM announces new leadership for OTT Platform TVING and K-POP Culture Platform Mnet Plus
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Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 final cast unveiled
Netflix today announced the remaining cast to join the second season of global hit Squid Game, as anticipation continues to soar after the first cast members were revealed at Tudum earlier this month. This week, cast members and showrunners gathered for their first table read, with the production of Squid Game Season 2 starting later this year. From rising stars to veteran actors, the ensemble cast boasts a diverse range of talent and experiences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 final cast unveiled
Studio Dragon’s See You in My 19th Life gains global popularity
Premium storyteller group Studio Dragon’s ‘See You in My 19th Life’ has reached high popularity globally. ‘See You in My 19th Life’ (directed by Lee Na-jeong/written by Choi Young-lim and Han Ah-reum/planned by Studio Dragon/produced by Studio N and Finecut) has been captivating the audiences worldwide. According to the global OTT ranking website FlixPatrol, ‘See You in My 19th Life’ has ranked within Top 10 of Netflix’s TV shows (including both English and non-English contents) in 33 countries. … [Read more...] about Studio Dragon’s See You in My 19th Life gains global popularity
Video industry is set for greater growth as opportunities abound beyond traditional TV in Asia
The Asia Video Summit marked a successful return to Hong Kong, with almost 300 delegates attending the conference in person and virtually. Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of ‘The Making of Korea and the Model for Who’s Next?’, ‘Video at the Crossroads’, ‘Technology Taking Over’, ‘The State of Video 2023’ and ‘The Advance of Advertising’, with a special opening session to set the stage, led by Henry Tan, … [Read more...] about Video industry is set for greater growth as opportunities abound beyond traditional TV in Asia
ZEE5 Global introduces ‘SharePlay’ to enhance collective viewing experiences with the premier Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, introduced SharePlay with the OTT premiere of Salman Khan starrer blockbuster, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. The feature allows the platform’s subscribers to watch content through FaceTime on iPhones and iPads for an enhanced collective viewing experience. This initiative is in line with ZEE5 Global’s commitment to create new experiences through best-in-class technology solutions across multiple touchpoints, … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global introduces ‘SharePlay’ to enhance collective viewing experiences with the premier Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales in CEE
Keshet International (KI) has inked multiple deals for scripted formats and finished tape in the CEE region, including its first format license for Duo Productions’ stylish 8x60’ relationship thriller, Too Much Love (L’homme qui aimait trop). The global content producer and distributor has sold the format rights to TV JOJ, one of the leading free-to-air broadcasters in Slovakia. Originally created by prolific Canadian writing duo Michel d'Astous and … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales in CEE