Primeworks Studios and WAU Animation announced the premiere of the EJEN ALI animated series on the biggest Chinese online video platform; Tencent Video, in a content partnership deal brokered by CAWRO, the official distributor of the programme in China. The move marks EJEN ALI’s first break into China’s entertainment scene, where the demand for content on online video platforms is rapidly growing and fast becoming the platform of choice for major advertisers, a trend expected to grow … [Read more...] about ‘Ejen Ali’ animated series premieres in China on Tencent Video
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NBC orders script development of ‘The A Word’ from Keshet Studios and Universal TV
NBC has put into development The A Word from writer Arika Mittman (Paradise Lost), Universal Television, and Keshet Studios. Based on the Keshet Broadcasting and July August Productions' series Yellow Peppers written and created by Keren Margalit, The A Wordis one family’s emotional journey after their young son is diagnosed with autism. Showrunner Arika Mittman (Paradise Lost, Timeless) also executive produces the US adaptation, alongside Peter Traugott (Keshet Studios), Avi Nir (Keshet Media … [Read more...] about NBC orders script development of ‘The A Word’ from Keshet Studios and Universal TV
Finding the perfect balance of service offerings
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. OTT media viewership has experienced a significant boost over the past year. The rising adoption of such platforms has partially been attributed to broader market trends but also users who have been enjoying “all-you-can-eat” entertainment packages during the extended lockdown caused by COVID-19. In the Asia Pacific, digital consumption has seen a spike in demand and it’s expected that there will be 97.8 million … [Read more...] about Finding the perfect balance of service offerings
Abacus Media Rights secures international distribution rights to new documentary feature from award-winning filmmaker Nick Broomfield
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has secured international distribution rights (excluding Free TV in the UK) to Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie & Tupac, the brand-new documentary feature from distinguished, multiple award-winning filmmaker, Nick Broomfield. Commissioned by the BBC and directed by Nick Broomfield (Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love, Whitney: Can I Be Me, My Father and Me, Kurt & Courtney) this hard-hitting … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures international distribution rights to new documentary feature from award-winning filmmaker Nick Broomfield
Liming Fu joins TVU Networks as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced that Liming Fu has joined the company as vice president of sales for the APAC region, which includes Greater China, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and other countries. He will lead sales and marketing efforts in APAC and report to TVU CEO, Paul Shen. “I’m privileged to welcome Liming to TVU and look forward to his leadership of our strategic efforts in this critical … [Read more...] about Liming Fu joins TVU Networks as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
‘China’s Got Talent’ renewed for a seventh season
Fremantle and SYCO Entertainment announced the renewal of China’s Got Talent for a seventh season. Part of the globally successful Got Talent format franchise, the new season of China’s Got Talent will be produced by Shanghai Canxing Culture and Media Co. Ltd. Ganesh Rajaram, Fremantle’s General Manager and EVP Sales – Asia, said, “We are thrilled to be announcing the return of China’s Got Talent for a seventh season. The renewal is testament to the strength of the Got Talent brand in the … [Read more...] about ‘China’s Got Talent’ renewed for a seventh season
