The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its very first Japan focused industry event, Japan in View, on 29th October at the Andaz Tokyo, bringing together over 130 international and regional players from across the video and streaming industry. The conference opened and dove straight into the streaming potential of Japan, with Shinjiro Ninagawa, Executive Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, TVer INC., sharing his ambitions of growing TVer to 3 times as large as it was now, … [Read more...] about AVIA’s inaugural Japan in View highlights Japan’s streaming potential and the future of digital entertainment
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IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia on the MwareTV platform
MwareTV, a leading cloud-based multi-tenant platform provider, has implemented a rich video streaming service dedicated to the Ethiopian market. The service is called IGADO+, and IGADO+ works in conjunction with Ethio Telecom, the national provider, to deliver the service over broadband and mobile. IGADO+ launched with 125 live television channels and thousands of hours of video on demand content. Channels include a broad range of entertainment, children’s programming, education, religion and … [Read more...] about IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia on the MwareTV platform
ZEE5 Global announces the world digital premiere of Marathi blockbuster, Yek Number for November 8
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announced the world digital premiere of the recently released Marathi film ‘Yek Number’ on 8th November. Directed by the visionary Rajesh Mapuskar, it’s a tale of love and political ambition, starring the talented Dhairya Gholap and Sayli Patil in lead roles. Produced by the dynamic duo Tejaswini Pandit and Warda Nadiawala, under the banners of Zee Studios, Nadiawala Grandson Entertainment, and Sahyadri Films, ‘Yek … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces the world digital premiere of Marathi blockbuster, Yek Number for November 8
OOONA Expands in Europe with Office in Cyprus
OOONA, a leading provider of professional management and production tools for the media localization industry, announces the opening of a new office in Cyprus, strengthening its European operations. Founded in 2012, OOONA has evolved to be a global leader in media localization solutions. The OOONA platform is trusted by some of the world’s most prominent language service providers in the media sector. The company has also gained significant traction among content owners and broadcasters, as … [Read more...] about OOONA Expands in Europe with Office in Cyprus
Taiwan Teams Up with Singapore and South Korea to Take Film and TV Global
To fuel global collaboration in Taiwan’s film and TV industry, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency（TAICCA）has just signed exciting new partnerships with Mediacorp from Singapore, and Gyeonggi Content Agency (GCA) from South Korea. These collaborations aim to boost Taiwan’s impact on the international stage with a fresh wave of innovative, cross-border projects. Partnering with Mediacorp to Dive into the Southeast Asian Market TAICCA and Mediacorp have launched a strategic partnership to bring … [Read more...] about Taiwan Teams Up with Singapore and South Korea to Take Film and TV Global
Red Sea International Film Festival reveals its Arab Spectacular 2024 lineup
The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) unveils a stellar lineup of films under ‘Arab Spectacular,’ celebrating the rich, diverse fabric of Arab storytelling. This year’s selection highlights five remarkable films hailing from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Algeria, reinforcing the Festival's commitment to elevating Arab cinematic narratives on a global stage. The 'Arab Spectacular' programme this year is a vibrant showcase of innovative storytelling that reflects both the cultural heritage … [Read more...] about Red Sea International Film Festival reveals its Arab Spectacular 2024 lineup