For a moment in 2020 half of the world was in lockdown. Confined to their homes, people turned to the media for comfort and entertainment. According to data firm Nielsen, in mainland China, this meant that television viewing increased by 70 minutes to 7 hours and 40 minutes per day, whilst in Taiwan, the first weeks of February saw television audiences grow by one million. Unable to attend live shows and cinemas, viewers chose streaming services for distraction, with Netflix declaring in July … [Read more...] about New projects and new conditions: Industry leaders cite creativity and hope in 2021 projections
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BBC Studios and Studio M agree adaptation of multi award-winning ‘Criminal Justice’
BBC Studios has announced that BAFTA award-winning drama series Criminal Justice will be produced for the South Korean market by Studio M. The Korean version will be directed by Myoung Woo Lee (Backstreet Rookie) and written by Soon Kyu Kwon (Warrior Baek Dong Soo). Top Korean actors Soo Hyun Kim (It’s Okay To Not Be Okay) and Seoung Won Cha (A Korean Odyssey) will star in the drama series. The original Criminal Justice series, created by Peter Moffat, centres around a young man’s ordeal … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and Studio M agree adaptation of multi award-winning ‘Criminal Justice’
What’s next for content in 2021? (Part Two)
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. In the first part of this feature story, media executives from BBC Studios, Viu, and Bilibili shared their thoughts on what's next for content in 2021. Below, Television Asia Plus interviewed three broadcasters on their point-of-view for what's coming ahead for content in 2021. Broadcasters Bangkok Broadcasting & TV Co., Ltd. Yaowalak Poolthong, Ph.D., Managing Director, Bangkok Broadcasting & T.V. Co., … [Read more...] about What’s next for content in 2021? (Part Two)
What’s next for content in 2021?
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Television Asia Plus interviewed six media executives on the content trends for 2021 and the strategies they’re implementing in terms of local production and acquisitions. While 2020 may have been a challenging year for the industry, these interviews show that not only has the industry been able to adapt to the current circumstances brought on by the pandemic, but there is something to look forward to from these companies … [Read more...] about What’s next for content in 2021?
BBC Studios and China’s Bilibili announce new documentary series ‘Ancients’
At the 2020 Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival, BBC Studios and Bilibili, one of China’s foremost online entertainment platforms, announced that Ancients will be their first international co-production to feature Chinese stories, following an enhanced cooperation agreement signed in October. The new six-part history series will bring together the history of early Eastern and Western civilisations; using stunning documentary visuals and stylish CGI to tell the extraordinary story … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and China’s Bilibili announce new documentary series ‘Ancients’
BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle channels launch on 3BB GIGATV in Thailand
BBC Studios announced that it has launched two of its premium channels on Thailand’s new on-demand IPTV entertainment platform, 3BB GIGATV. BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle are available for the first time on 3BB, one of the largest fixed broadband service providers in Thailand. The agreement allows 3BB’s 3.3 million subscribers access to BBC Studios’ channels and their content – via 3BB GIGATV service – through a range of broadband packages. BBC Earth is BBC Studios’ global factual brand that … [Read more...] about BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle channels launch on 3BB GIGATV in Thailand
