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
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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
AXN to premiere epic spy series ‘Alex Rider’ on 30 March
Are you a fan of exhilarating spy dramas? Alex Rider might just be the perfect series for you. Based on the phenomenally successful novels by author Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy hero Alex Rider (Otto Farrant) returns to screen in an eight-episode season. Following the death of his uncle and guardian, Ian Rider (Andrew Buchan), Alex reluctantly becomes an agent for the British government after finding out the truth about his uncle’s identity, who worked as an agent for … [Read more...] about AXN to premiere epic spy series ‘Alex Rider’ on 30 March