NHK Japan has picked up Canadian live-action series Dino Dana, produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment (Odd Squad, Endlings) for Amazon Prime and TVO Kids. This sale brings season one of the hybrid CGI franchise to Japanese television for the first time. Dino Dana premieres on NHK E (E-Tele) on 13 February 2023. Bomanbridge has previously licensed the successful series to other key Asian platforms including Korea’s Coupang, Malaysia’s Astro, Thailand’s Thai Public … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media sends award-winning kids-live action Dino Dana to Japanese broadcaster NHK Japan
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Two Brothers Pictures hit scripted format Liar travels to Malaysia
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced the launch of Liar Malaysia. Produced by the award-winning team Double Vision for Malaysian channel Astro in a scripted format deal with the distributor, All3Media International has also acquired the rights to the finished Malaysian series. Double Vision’s adaption is expected to air in March next year and will premiere on Astro Citra, On Demand and Astro GO. Originally produced by Two Brothers Pictures for … [Read more...] about Two Brothers Pictures hit scripted format Liar travels to Malaysia
Fremantle and Astro strike new Family Feud Malaysia deal
Fremantle announced at the Asia Television Forum and Market, a new deal with Malaysian broadcasting giant Astro to produce iconic entertainment format Family Feud. The deal with Astro, which will be the home for Family Feud Malaysia, includes producing multilingual versions of the format, with production expected to commence imminently. Family Feud Malaysia is expected to make its debut on Astro in mid-2023. The popular entertainment format has already seen … [Read more...] about Fremantle and Astro strike new Family Feud Malaysia deal
Bomanbridge Media announces a raft of kids, factual and scripted sales in lead up to ATF
Content distribution and production company Bomanbridge Media announces a number of content sales to several broadcasters to key markets in Asia. Chinese streamer Youku has acquired seasons 3 and 4 of Amazon Prime Video’s Canadian live-action series Dino Dana (52x11’), created by the award-winning kids production house, Sinking Ship’s, J.J. Johnson (Endlings, This is Daniel Cook). After excellent performance measures of seasons 1 & 2 in 2021, Youku commits to a further … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media announces a raft of kids, factual and scripted sales in lead up to ATF
WildBrain expands content distribution team in APCA to drive continued growth
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has expanded its content distribution team in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, appointing Jason Soh as Global Sales & Channels Director, APAC, and Max Tang as Senior Manager, Content Partnerships, China. In these newly created roles, the pair will support the increasing demand for WildBrain’s kids’ and family content across the APAC region. Based in Singapore, Soh will spearhead distribution sales outside of Greater … [Read more...] about WildBrain expands content distribution team in APCA to drive continued growth
Astro Originals presents ‘One Cent Thief’, a premium drama series inspired by true Malaysian events
Astro Originals presents its latest premium drama series One Cent Thief, which is inspired by true Malaysian events that once shook the nation and remain talked about today. One Cent Thief tells the story of Iman Shah, a bank officer who is desperate to finance his father’s medical costs as well as pay off his father’s mounting debts. Using his intelligence, skills and wits, he hacks the Bintang Bank system to steal one cent from each bank account. The series is crafted into a fresh … [Read more...] about Astro Originals presents ‘One Cent Thief’, a premium drama series inspired by true Malaysian events
