This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Read part one here. The OTT perspective One of the most well-known OTT players in the market today is Netflix. In its Q1 shareholder’s letter released in April 2020, Netflix reported that it saw a temporary higher viewing and increased membership growth. However, as lockdowns around the world are slowly lifted, Netflix also expects viewing to decline and membership growth to decelerate. The company also noted that it … [Read more...] about Surviving a pandemic: A look at the evolving tastes of Asian consumers in OTT and pay-TV viewership (Part 2 of 3)
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Surviving a pandemic: A look at the evolving tastes of Asian consumers in OTT and pay-TV viewership (Part 1 of 3)
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has got everyone staying at home. With movement limited, the television screen has become a quick escape from the reality that this virus is not going anywhere anytime soon. Before the pandemic, traditional TV, broadcast, print media, and pay-TV platforms were popular among Asian consumers. According to the leading analytics company GlobalData, the Asia Pacific region closed 2019 with a … [Read more...] about Surviving a pandemic: A look at the evolving tastes of Asian consumers in OTT and pay-TV viewership (Part 1 of 3)
‘ITCH’ starts production on series 2 in Western Australia’s Great Southern region
ABC, Screenwest, Screen Australia, and ABC Commercial are excited to announce that production has commenced in Western Australia on series two of ITCH – a ten-part live-action adventure series produced for ABC by independent film and TV producer Komixx Entertainment and distributed worldwide by ABC Commercial. The first series of ITCH based on the characters created in the award-winning books by popular British broadcaster and author Simon Mayo is currently on ABC ME iview as part of the … [Read more...] about ‘ITCH’ starts production on series 2 in Western Australia’s Great Southern region
Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Broadcast institution TV5 is ramping up its lifestyle and entertainment offerings as it contends to be one of the top broadcasters in the Philippines. Helmed by Cignal and TV5 President Robert P. Galang, TV5 forged a partnership with Cignal, the country’s top pay-TV provider in August 2020 in a block timer deal that would bring quality entertainment to more Filipino homes. Television Asia Plus (TVA): TV5 has had a long … [Read more...] about Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
Singaporean Tyen Rasif wins ‘Asian Dream’
Singaporean Tyen Rasif, 25, emerged tops in the inaugural season of Asian Dream, beating five other contestants from around Asia. From the start of the competition, Tyen’s unique voice captured the attention of the judges. Her positivity, consistency, and drive, despite a near elimination, helped her to win a well-deserved spot in the final episode. The seven-episode reality singing competition, exclusively aired on AXN, was created in partnership with Subaru Asia and music legend Michael … [Read more...] about Singaporean Tyen Rasif wins ‘Asian Dream’
Celestial Tiger Entertainment launches KIX on MultiChoice’s DStv in Africa
Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, revealed its first foray into Africa via its action channel, KIX, on MultiChoice’s DStv. KIX will launch on DStv’s Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact packages across Africa from 1st October 2020 at 1900 CAT. “We are very excited to be launching KIX on DStv in Africa with MultiChoice,” said Ofanny Choi, President of Celestial Tiger Entertainment. “Asian action … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment launches KIX on MultiChoice’s DStv in Africa