ABS-CBN and Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today the expansion of their partnership to adapt the hit South Korean thriller drama Flower of Evil in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa. This much-anticipated series is the first Viu Original Adaptation from the Philippines which stars Lovi Poe and Piolo Pascual. It will stream simultaneously on Viu 48 hours before its domestic television broadcast. ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Chief … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN partners with Viu to bring Philippine adaptation of ‘Flower of Evil’ across 16 markets
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Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide
Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced its partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of world-leading independent TV producer Banijay, to drive its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy worldwide. Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetization for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Freevee, LG Channels and more. Banijay is one of the largest … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights announces partnership with Amagi to drive its FAST strategy worldwide
ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
Among the major lessons that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown families around the world is that long-term financial security is an absolute necessity. This reality dawned with great impact on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), especially when over 1.7 million of them have been repatriated since the start of the pandemic, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). In a bid to help OFWs achieve financial wellness and come home to the Philippines for good, Sun … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
ABS-CBN, Kroma, and 917Ventures launch the Philippines’ newest ‘tradigital’ entertainment channel
A new era will dawn in Philippine entertainment as the country’s leading content provider ABS-CBN, innovative entertainment company KROMA, and foremost corporate venture builder 917Ventures, introduce “tradigital” viewing to Filipinos through PIE, the Philippines’s first real-time and multi-screen interactive channel that will officially launch in May 2022. PIE or Pinoy Interactive Entertainment offers Filipinos a digital upgrade to their traditional media consumption habits by allowing them … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN, Kroma, and 917Ventures launch the Philippines’ newest ‘tradigital’ entertainment channel
ABS-CBN appoints Kriz Gazmen as new Head of ABS-CBN Films
ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading content company, announced the appointment of Kriz Anthony Gazmen as the new head of ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. effective May 1, succeeding Olivia Lamasan who will continue to serve as a consultant of the company known for its film brands Star Cinema and Black Sheep Productions. Before this appointment, Kriz served as the business unit head of Black Sheep. His creativity, innovation, and business savviness were instrumental to the successful establishment of … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN appoints Kriz Gazmen as new Head of ABS-CBN Films
No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
More and more people across the Asia Pacific region are getting into the habit of streaming. According to a report from SpotX in 2021, over 400 million people are now using OTT video streaming services in the region, with over 69% of video viewers watching streaming videos at least once a week. With the surge of viewership driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, homegrown Asian OTT platforms have continuously been innovating to meet the demand for more content. And as streaming becomes more … [Read more...] about No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms