Network18 Group is one of the world’s largest multimedia conglomerates based in India, has adopted innovative cloud-based solutions and workflows for its content production and distribution which has helped the business to maintain its leadership amidst Covid impact. In line with the Cloud philosophy, its digital video production process has shifted to the cloud and on this, they are partnering with Grabyo. The media group is using Grabyo’s cloud video platform to evolve the way it produces and … [Read more...] about Network18 Group selects Grabyo to shift digital news production to the cloud
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And Now Global acquires over 100 hours of new content ahead of MIPTV
And Now Global has reached a significant milestone with its biggest acquisition to date. The Vancouver-based Canadian distributor picked up seven new producers and 100+ hours of content for international distribution just ahead of Digital MIPTV this April. And Now Global’s robust slate of newly acquired series includes Classical Stretch (138x30min HD; a long-time fitness program airing on US Public Television that targets Adults 50 & up), Fly Brother with Ernest White II (10x30min HD; a … [Read more...] about And Now Global acquires over 100 hours of new content ahead of MIPTV
Woodcut International presents a killer slate during digital MIPTV
Woodcut International (Woodcut Media’s sales arm) that launched in late 2020, will be presenting a strong slate of killer docs as well as factual entertainment. “This year marks the first Mip TV for Woodcut International and we are delighted to be showcasing some enticing documentaries filmed throughout the course of 2020, as well as some of Woodcut’s factual entertainment favorites from our catalogue,“ said Koulla Anastasi, Commercial Director, Woodcut International. With a rich line-up of … [Read more...] about Woodcut International presents a killer slate during digital MIPTV
Reimagining the future of Asia’s film, media, and entertainment sector
This story appears in the March-April 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. The film, media, and entertainment sector experienced widespread disruption in 2020. The pandemic saw TV and film production halted and movie theatres shuttered, leading to billions in lost revenue for broadcasters and filmmakers. Though some level of production has since been allowed to resume, new safe management practices mean that the industry could be navigating the fallout of the pandemic for many years to … [Read more...] about Reimagining the future of Asia’s film, media, and entertainment sector
A+E Networks® Korea launches second Korean scripted drama ‘Dramaworld’
Dramaworld will premiere in Asia on April 2. In South Korea, it will premiere on the Lifetime Korea channel, and also on a local OTT provider, TVing. Additionally, global OTT platform iQIYI will air Dramaworld simultaneously in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, while in Japan, streamer U-NEXT will serve as the main platform. Leading into MIPTV, A+E Networks International holds all distribution and remake rights in Asia. Dramaworld (co-produced by Third Culture Content … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® Korea launches second Korean scripted drama ‘Dramaworld’
Celestial Tiger Entertainment exclusively presents ‘In the Mood for Wong Kar Wai’ on Celestial Movies
Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced its exclusive collaboration with Wong Kar Wai and his company Block 2 Distribution, to present a special collection of the renowned Hong Kong filmmaker’s masterpieces, all digitally remastered, on Celestial Movies. Themed “In the Mood for Wong Kar Wai”, audiences in Asia can catch all 14 movies (territories apply) premiering on Celestial Movies from 2 April … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment exclusively presents ‘In the Mood for Wong Kar Wai’ on Celestial Movies