One of the most awaited drama series of 2019, His Dark Materials, produced by Bad Wolf for BBC and HBO, was finished at Technicolor in London. With a story set in a parallel universe that seems like the Britain of a century ago, and with fantastic elements such as giant armoured polar bears and ever-present “daemons” – animal representations of the human soul – the production is a tour de force of visual effects, and therefore somewhat demanding of the colourist, Jean-Clément Soret. One of … [Read more...] about Technicolor uses Baselight in His Dark Materials
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Distribution360 finalises multiple deals in Asia
KTH in South Korea has acquired 504 episodes (various lengths) of Skyship Entertainment content, which includes Super Simple Songs, Super Simple Draw, Super Simple ABCs, Turn and Learn ABCs, Pratfall, Milo's Monster School Vlog, Finley's Factory, Mr Monkey, Monkey Mechanic, The Bumble Nums, Treetop Family, Carl's Carwash, Paper Puppet Playhouse, Pit Stop, and Sing Along with Tobee. This huge slate of live action and animated content features song and dance in learning-filled episodes, set in a … [Read more...] about Distribution360 finalises multiple deals in Asia
Banijay Rights’ hit formats set to entertain audiences in Southeast Asia
Banijay Rights, the leading distribution arm of Banijay Group, has today confirmed that its long-running format, Don’t Forget the Lyrics!, has been picked up in Myanmar by Forever Group, for broadcast on leading entertainment channel, MRTV-4; and that The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds has been adapted by Houghton Street Media for Tencent Video in China. Don’t Forget the Lyrics!, a modern entertainment classic and proven ratings winner regardless of territory or timeslot, will now be … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights’ hit formats set to entertain audiences in Southeast Asia
Kick start 2020 with eight exciting series from HBO And Warner TV
HBO, home to the biggest and latest Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning HBO Originals, and Warner TV, the No. 1 general entertainment channel, are kick starting the new year with exciting new and returning series in 2020. In January 2020, eight series will premiere across the respective WarnerMedia platforms – HBO GO, HBO and Warner TV, with many more highly-anticipated series premiering in the months to come. The HBO Asia Original, Invisible Stories will premiere on 5 January … [Read more...] about Kick start 2020 with eight exciting series from HBO And Warner TV
Viacom International Media Networks partners Alibaba Group
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (VIA, VIAB), announced a collaboration with Youku, the video streaming platform of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), to develop and produce an original animated series with the working titleLittle Luban. A Memorandum of Understanding for a multi-year content development and distribution partnership between the two companies was signed. Little Luban will feature characters and themes that the production partners believe … [Read more...] about Viacom International Media Networks partners Alibaba Group
tvN movies continues expansion in Indonesia
First Media, the leading TV Cable & Fixed Broadband Cable Internet provider in Indonesia operated by PT Link Net Tbk (LINK), and CJ ENM, Asia’s leading entertainment and merchandising company, have signed a partnership agreement to launch tvN Movies, allowing First Media viewers in Indonesia access to Korean blockbusters from all-time favorites to box office hits featuring the biggest Korean stars. tvN Movies will be available at #343 channel for free preview to all First Media’s Home Cable … [Read more...] about tvN movies continues expansion in Indonesia