HONG KONG – Casbaa, the Association for the Asian video industry, has released their long-awaited review of OTT and regulatory policies for the video industry in Asia. Based on a year-long study of legal frameworks and government policies in 17 Asian markets, and using the UK and USA as comparators, Casbaa examines key issues in regulation of the pay TV and online video industry. The Casbaa-released booklet titled ‘OTT TV Policies in Asia’ focuses on policies for professional, … [Read more...] about Casbaa releases updated pay TV and OTT regulatory review for Asia
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The MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards are back
PARIS – Reed MIDEM has opened the call for entries for the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards 2018. Dedicated to championing and promoting diversity and inclusion in all forms across the international television industry, the second edition of the MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards will take place on Tuesday 16 October. The awards show will be held in the Grand Salon of the Intercontinental Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, during MIPCOM. Global entertainment content … [Read more...] about The MIPCOM Diversify TV Excellence Awards are back
HBO receives 108 Primetime Emmy nominations
NEW YORK– HBO has received 108 Primetime Emmy nominations for the upcoming 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, which were announced recently in Los Angeles. Game of Thrones received 22 nominations, the most of any program, while Westworld received 21 nominations, Barry received 13 nominations and Silicon Valley received 7 nominations. Viewers can catch up on HBO’s Emmy-nominated programs streaming on HBO GO and HBO On Demand. HBO’s Emmy nominations this year … [Read more...] about HBO receives 108 Primetime Emmy nominations
AXN inks major renewal for Prime’s celebrity series
PARIS/LOS ANGELES – Producer and distributor Prime Entertainment Group has announced a major renewal deal with AXN Spain for the entire series Stars! to be aired on channels AXN Spain, AXN White Spain, AXN Portugal, AXN White Portugal and AXN Black Portugal. Stars! (91x4’) is a fast-paced and exciting celebrity segment that gives viewers an entertaining and highly illustrated biography of their favourite celebrities in just 4 minutes. AXN, short for Action Extreme … [Read more...] about AXN inks major renewal for Prime’s celebrity series
Sacha Baron Cohen returns with “Who is America?”
HONG KONG – Showtime has announced a brand new satirical half-hour series from comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. Famous for creating a roster of iconic moments and incendiary characters, Baron Cohen returns to series television for the first time in more than a decade, writing and directing Who is America? Having been in the works over the past year, the seven-episode series will explore diverse individuals, from the infamous to the unknown across the political and cultural spectrum, who … [Read more...] about Sacha Baron Cohen returns with “Who is America?”
Astro partners with SmartStudy
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian content and consumer company Astro has signed a strategic partnership with SmartStudy, a Seoul-based global entertainment company, for its hit animated characters including Pinkfong and Baby Shark, over multiple fronts from merchandising to character licensing and signature events in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. Astro enjoys a strong kids and parents fan base through original shows, and Pinkfong will join its list of wonderful characters such as Didi … [Read more...] about Astro partners with SmartStudy