HONG KONG – Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service by PCCW Media Group, is set on a course to actively develop its Viu Original initiative this year which will see 70 titles and over 900 episodes of locally produced content by the end of 2018. Produced in Indian, Chinese, Indonesian and Arabic languages, Viu Original spans the full spectrum of TV content genres and has extended its production scope to movies. Viu Original enjoys great popularity and support among viewers who … [Read more...] about Viu Original to reach over 900 episodes of local content by end of 2018
APOS 2018
VIMN expands collaboration with Solar Entertainment
BALI – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. announced its expanded collaboration with Solar Entertainment Corporation, content provider and television network, to debut MTV Classic in the Philippines. This marks the first time that the 24-hour music channel will be available in Asia. Effective 2 May, MTV Classic will be offered on AGILASAT – a joint venture TV satellite service between Solar and global satellite operator ABS that delivers premium entertainment … [Read more...] about VIMN expands collaboration with Solar Entertainment
Viu partners with Endemol Shine Group To Produce ‘The Bridge’
The premium video-on-demand service Viu, by Vuclip and PCCW, is teaming up with production and distribution house Endemol Shine Group to produce a localized, ten-episode adaptation of global phenomenon The Bridge in which a body is found on the border of two countries, forcing an investigator from each country to work together to solve the case. Viu’s strategy is to not only deliver local content, but also international content formats tailored to be locally relevant. Today’s announcement is … [Read more...] about Viu partners with Endemol Shine Group To Produce ‘The Bridge’
India hooked on British drama
BBC Studios and HOOQ India announced on the first day of the Asia Pay TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Indonesia, a content deal that will give Indian viewers access to nearly 200 hours of top BBC drama including Luther, Maigret and Wolf Hall. With this deal, millions of HOOQ’s subscribers in India will now have access to award-winning and top rated British dramas on the largest video-on-demand service in South-East Asia that made its India debut mid 2015. Programmes include BBC’s award-winning … [Read more...] about India hooked on British drama
WebTVAsia launches LUVE OTT in Taiwan
BALI, INDONESIA – Leading digital media entertainment company WebTVAsia has launched LUVE, Asia’s premiere original video platform with the most influential Asian creators, in its newest market Taiwan. This is announced by its founder and Group CEO Fred Chong at the annual industry leaders’ convention, Asia Pacific Operator Summit (APOS) 2018. LUVE (pronouced “Love”) originates from the combination of two words: “LOVE” + “YOU” or “U” in which the term “YOU” represents each of the … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia launches LUVE OTT in Taiwan
Speakers and Themes of APOS 2018 released
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE – APOS 2018 brings together key players across the value chain with a particular focus on how broadband connectivity is combining with local economies and ecosystems to transform prospects for the production, distribution and monetization of content, games and IP across Asia Pacific, which takes place in Bali, Indonesia from April 24-26. Key speakers and themes at this year’s APOS summit include: Race To Scale: Local Challenges For Global Leaders Media, telecoms, … [Read more...] about Speakers and Themes of APOS 2018 released