Dato’ Khairul Anwar Salleh has been one of the most prominent figures in Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia’s largest entertainment company. Named CEO of Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios, Datu’ Khairul oversees several of Media Prima’s platforms namely TV3, TV9, 8TV, ntv7, WowShop, tonton CINEMA, and Alternate Records and Talents. Since his instalment as CEO in 2019, Dato’ Khairul told Television Asia Plus that to grow the business, his focus was to align himself with Media … [Read more...] about Media Prima: Creating content that Malaysians love
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Banijay Rights announces first sales for new prison drama ‘Screw’
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay, today announces the first sales of gripping new prison drama Screw. Following the six-part drama’s premiere on Channel 4 in the UK on 6th January, Screw has been acquired by SVOD service BritBox in Australia and public broadcaster TVNZ in New Zealand. Both BritBox and TNVZ will launch the series later this year. Produced by STV Studios for Channel 4 and from BAFTA-nominated writer Rob Williams (The Victim, Killing Eve), Screw (6 x … [Read more...] about Banijay Rights announces first sales for new prison drama ‘Screw’
Astro’s Sepak Takraw League breaks international barriers through broadcast partnership with ELEVEN
For the very first time, Malaysia’s Sepak Takraw League (STL) will be available to sepak takraw fans in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Hong Kong. Fans in the region can look forward to live high-flying sports action of the Emas Anuar STL 2021/22 season from 7 January until 26 March 2022 on ELEVEN’s global OTT platform ELEVENSPORTS.com. This is made possible by Astro’s partnership with the international broadcaster for a 4-year exclusive broadcast rights deal to STL. Nicholas … [Read more...] about Astro’s Sepak Takraw League breaks international barriers through broadcast partnership with ELEVEN
Nippon TV captures Annual Individual Ratings Triple Crown Title for 2021
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, proudly announced that the company has captured the Annual Individual Ratings Triple Crown Title for 2021 by topping the charts as individual ratings champion in the All Day (6:00-24:00), Prime Time (19:00-23:00), and Golden Time (19:00-22:00) categories. This marks the eleventh consecutive year starting from 2011 in which Nippon TV has earned this title. Yoshikuni Sugiyama, Representative Director, President and Senior … [Read more...] about Nippon TV captures Annual Individual Ratings Triple Crown Title for 2021
Keshet Tresor Fiction secures order for comedy-drama ‘How To Dad’
Keshet Tresor Fiction (KTF), Tresor and Keshet International’s German scripted production hub, has been commissioned to produce a five-part comedy-drama by German public broadcaster ARD. Based on a Keshet Broadcasting and Yoav Gross Productions’ original format, How to Dad is a humorous and yet also emotional comedy series about fatherhood, an on-the-job learning experience for which there is no magic formula. In Keshet Tresor Fiction’s 5x25’ German adaptation for ARD Degeto, How to … [Read more...] about Keshet Tresor Fiction secures order for comedy-drama ‘How To Dad’
Boat Rocker secures major Asia and Australia deals
Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company has announced that its Hong Kong office has secured a raft of deals with broadcasters across Asia for its productions across Kids and Family and Unscripted portfolio alongside additional catalogue sales. Further agreements have also been secured with Australian content partners, as the company continues to see rapid growth in the regions. Sales have been concluded with four Boat Rocker productions from the Kids and Family … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker secures major Asia and Australia deals