Fey Hollow: The Fairy Tale Murders, AXN Asia’s first-ever crime thriller podcast, is rapidly climbing up the podcast charts in Singapore. Within a week of its launch between June 20 to 27, Fey Hollow: The Fairy Tale Murders has reached the #1 spot of the Fiction category on Apple Podcasts and #5 overall on Spotify. The eight-episode crime thriller audio drama, produced by KC Global Media (KCGM) Asia and voiced by international talents along with Singapore’s local homegrown artists — Lim Kay … [Read more...] about ‘Fey Hollow: The Fairy Tale Murders’ grabs top spot on Apple Podcast’s Fiction category, fifth on Spotify Singapore
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Former CBS Studios International executive Reed Manville joins TechStorm’s advisory board
TechStorm, Asia’s leading and fastest-growing 24/7 Asian esports and tech-centric entertainment media network, today announced the addition of top honcho former CBS Studios International, Executive Vice President of International Channels, Reed Manville to TechStorm’s Board of Advisors. “Reed has an extraordinary legacy of international leadership and commercial track record, which will be invaluable to TechStorm’s regional and international foray. We are incredibly thrilled and honoured to … [Read more...] about Former CBS Studios International executive Reed Manville joins TechStorm’s advisory board
New report shows global streaming businesses reaches “escape velocity” through rising production spend and programming budgets
Fresh data being published by Purely Streamonomics, a new research and analytical service from Purely, shows that amidst a year of uncertainty and production hiatuses due to the global pandemic, streaming platforms have set the global film and TV industry on a trajectory of accelerated growth with no imminent ceiling in sight. The gross cash amount spent producing and licensing new entertainment content (excluding sports) soared by 16.4% in 2020 to reach $220.2 billion. This new milestone will … [Read more...] about New report shows global streaming businesses reaches “escape velocity” through rising production spend and programming budgets
StudioCanal sells multiple hours of premium European drama across Asia
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of TV series and feature films, has sold a slew of its premium dramas to top broadcasters and platforms throughout Asia, ahead of the forthcoming MIP CHINA event which kicks off on 28 June. Canal+ Creation Originale series ZeroZeroZero, Possessions and War of the Worlds lead the way into a number of fruitful partnerships across the region. In Japan, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation has … [Read more...] about StudioCanal sells multiple hours of premium European drama across Asia
Disney+ to stream original series ‘Turner & Hooch’ on 21 July
Disney+ revealed the official trailer for Turner & Hooch, the original series premiering Wednesday, July 21. When an ambitious, buttoned-up US Marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the dog he didn’t want may be the partner he needs. Turner & Hooch stars Josh Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film of the same name. The series also stars Carra Patterson as Jessica Baxter, Scott’s brave, street-smart partner; Brandon Jay … [Read more...] about Disney+ to stream original series ‘Turner & Hooch’ on 21 July
Astro and Netflix announce strategic partnership
Astro and Netflix announced a partnership that will bring Netflix’s amazing streaming service to Astro’s platform, providing Astro customers with an even more enriching entertainment experience. Astro customers will soon be able to enjoy seamless access to Netflix on their connected Ultra Boxes, first at launch, and on connected Ulti Boxes in the coming months, thanks to the exciting new features that integrate the renowned global streaming service onto Astro’s platform. With this … [Read more...] about Astro and Netflix announce strategic partnership