Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s Co-Production & Entertainment Content Market, celebrated its Silver Jubilee with a congregation of 4,628 trade professionals from 59 countries and regions, including a 10% increase in buyer attendance of 1,004 buyers, cementing ATF’s position as a must-attend event for the Asian region on the global calendar. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF said, "As the curtains close on ATF 2024, we are heartened by the unwavering commitment of … [Read more...] about A milestone year with global participation at ATF’s 25th Anniversary
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Fremantle acquires majority stake acquisition in Beach House Pictures
Fremantle has announced that they have taken a majority stake investment in one of Asia’s largest independent TV and Film production companies, Beach House Pictures - the hit making company behind Emmy-nominated Netflix lifestyle series Mind Your Manners and the Buzzies-winning documentary series for Amazon Prime & Curiosity, Evolve. The acquisition of Beach House Pictures further underlines Fremantle’s strategic growth plans to invest in and partner with premium production companies and … [Read more...] about Fremantle acquires majority stake acquisition in Beach House Pictures
Asia’s media & entertainment industry returned in full force at ATF 2023
The 24th edition of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s global and leading entertainment content market and conference, closed its doors for 2023 on an exceptional note this December 8, with a congregation of 4,511 trade professionals, including 911 buyers from 55 countries and regions, reflecting the industry’s continued confidence in the annual Asian event. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF said, "Despite industry uncertainties, Asia remains an important region. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s media & entertainment industry returned in full force at ATF 2023
The Ink Factory revives cult classic Cleopatra Wong with Beach House Pictures
Award-winning London and LA-based independent studio The Ink Factory (“The Night Manager”, Fighting with My Family, “The Little Drummer Girl”) has teamed with Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo-based Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Studios company and one of Asia’s largest indies, for a television series adaptation of Cleopatra Wong – which The Ink Factory has acquired rights to adapt through the partnership. The series will be co-written by Chinese-American writer Tasha Huo (Red Sonja, “Tomb Raider” … [Read more...] about The Ink Factory revives cult classic Cleopatra Wong with Beach House Pictures
Beach House Pictures partners with Raghav Khanna to launch Riverland Entertainment in India
Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Media company, announced today a significant expansion of its operations, bolstering its position as one of Asia’s largest indies. The company has partnered with Raghav Khanna, former head of Netflix’s documentary productions in Asia-Pacific, to launch Riverland Entertainment in Mumbai. The newly formed production company will partner with local Indian talent to create content for global and Indian audiences, while leveraging Beach House … [Read more...] about Beach House Pictures partners with Raghav Khanna to launch Riverland Entertainment in India
Abacus Media rights signs deal with Legend Media China
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has sold jaw-dropping documentary series Evolve to Chinese content aggregator Legend Media, ahead of MIP China. The deal, brokered by Still Road Media (SRM), also includes the intriguing Hitler’s Secret Sex Life. Legend Media has secured exclusive Free VOD (FVOD/AVOD), Transactional VOD, Subscription VOD, and NVOD rights for both series. Evolve (6 x 1 hour), produced by Beach House Pictures for Curiosity in … [Read more...] about Abacus Media rights signs deal with Legend Media China
