Global streaming service iQIYI has signaled its international expansion ambitions and further investment in Southeast Asia by launching its new international headquarters at Robinson Road in Singapore. Speaking from their new office, the entertainment technology company reaffirmed its commitment to the region, after having announced its plans to capture global audiences during this year’s Asia TV Forum and Market (“ATF”). “Despite the current global climate in 2020, we see an opportunity for … [Read more...] about iQIYI International pushes for expansion with new headquarters in Singapore
Asia TV Forum and Market
ATF Online+ caps off its first week with fresh insights for 2021
The 21st Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia's leading entertainment content and conference capped off the first week of its digital edition ATF Online+, with 2,320 unique attendees from 60 countries and regions as of 4 December 2020. The platform is available on-demand until 28 February 2021. ATF Online+ kicked off with an Opening Ceremony at the new state-of-the-art Hybrid Broadcast Studio located in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 1 December 2020. Mr. S Iswaran, Minister for … [Read more...] about ATF Online+ caps off its first week with fresh insights for 2021
First-ever Korean original production caps iQIYI International’s strong 2020 performance
At this year’s Asia TV Forum and Market (“ATF”), global streaming entertainment service iQIYI signaled its continued international ambitions with iQIYI International’s first-ever Korean original production, My Roommate is a Gumiho, as the company outlined its 2021 expansion and investment plans. “Our first Korean original show is made in partnership with some of Korea’s top storytellers and production companies. More importantly, this is only the first step in the long journey of bringing … [Read more...] about First-ever Korean original production caps iQIYI International’s strong 2020 performance
Abacus Media Rights announces raft of international sales in Asia
Distribution company, Abacus Media Rights (AMR), set up by Managing Director Jonathan Ford, announces sales of a number of documentary features and non-fiction series as the Asia TV Forum & Market launched on 1 December. Rhys Darby: Big in Japan, Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip, Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip and The Helper have been signed up by National Geographic. Outback Lockdown, Alone Across the Arctic and Surviving the Outback have been sold to The Outdoor Channel (Asia), … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights announces raft of international sales in Asia
South Korean OTT service Watcha acquires hit series from STUDIOCANAL
STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production, distribution, and international sales of TV series and feature films has sold a package of high-end, mixed language dramas to South Korea’s growing streaming service WATCHA ahead of the Asia TV Market and Forum (ATF). The deal, which was brokered by Sarah Mottershead, Senior Sales Manager at STUDIOCANAL, includes two major Canal+ Creation Originale series, Possessions and War of the Worlds. Now established as a key Asian partner with STUDIOCANAL, … [Read more...] about South Korean OTT service Watcha acquires hit series from STUDIOCANAL
The Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore officially opens its virtual doors on 1 December
The Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) and ScreenSingapore, which are part of the annual Singapore Media Festival (SMF) have officially kicked off today, 1 December 2020. Present at the ATF’s opening ceremony, which was broadcasted live from the MBS Hybrid Broadcast Studio in Singapore were Mr. Yeh Chien Ee, President of Reed Exhibitions in APAC, and Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister of Communications and Information Singapore who delivered the opening remarks. Mr. Yeh said, “This edition of the ATF will … [Read more...] about The Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore officially opens its virtual doors on 1 December
