The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
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Hey Duggee hits over one billion video views in China
CBeebies BAFTA and International Emmy® Award-winning preschool series Hey Duggee celebrates the hitting more than one billion video views in China. The show launched in China on Tencent, iQiyi, and Youku in January, April and May 2017 respectively and in less than a year has hit over one billion combined video views across all three streaming platforms. Hey Duggee is a Studio AKA production with BBC Worldwide and Henrietta Hurford-Jones, Director of Children’s Content at BBC Worldwide is … [Read more...] about Hey Duggee hits over one billion video views in China
9 Story secures multiple agreements
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has secured a number of deals across Asia Pacific for its award winning kids and family content. Over 550 episodes have been licensed to broadcasters and content partners across the territory, with agreements spanning South East Asia, India, Taiwan and Australia. Series sold include popular programs such as Peg + Cat, Wild Kratts, 3 Amigonauts, and Camp Lakebottom. BBC Worldwide has picked up seasons one and two of the … [Read more...] about 9 Story secures multiple agreements
BBC Worldwide announced a format deal for Orphan Black
BBC Worldwide at Asia TV Forum 2017 announced a format deal that will see a Japanese version of the award-winning science fiction thriller format Orphan Black premiere in Japan. Known as Orphan Black – 7 Genes (オーファン・ブラック～七つの遺伝子～), it will be the first version of the series outside the original award-winning BBC America drama. It is also BBC Worldwide’s first scripted format in Asia. It is produced by Telepack, for Free-To-Air (FTA) broadcasting company Tokai TV based in Nagoya and stars … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announced a format deal for Orphan Black
All3Media International signs pan Asia rights
Leading independent distributor all3media international has signed a number of major pan regional deals ahead of MIPCOM, as more than 70 hours of factual and factual entertainment content heads to schedules across Asia. BBC Worldwide has signed pan Asia rights to more than 40 hour of factual and factual entertainment content including Studio Ramsay’s The F Word USA (11 x 1 hour), the brand new US adaptation of the hit UK series where cooking competition meets variety show, commissioned by Fox … [Read more...] about All3Media International signs pan Asia rights
International Screenings at MIPCOM 2017
Paris – MIPCOM 2017 is set to showcase a record number of exclusive International Screenings, including compelling original crime series, a Russian period drama, a blue-chip wildlife series, and some caustic comedy shows. The world’s entertainment content market, MIPCOM takes place in Cannes, France, from 16-19 October. The 2017 MIPCOM International Screenings are The Lawyer, a drama set between Copenhagen and Malmö about a young defence attorney whose world unravels when he learns the truth … [Read more...] about International Screenings at MIPCOM 2017