Dominating Daytime TV ABS-CBN’s hit afternoon drama Doble Kara continued to dominate Philippine’s daytime until its final episode which scored a national TV rating of 22.2, or eight points higher than its rival programmes 14.2%, according to data from Kantar Media. The final episode blew up online and hit the social media trends in the country with its official final hashtag #DKPagtataposNaPalaban, which became the top trending topics on Twitter. Doble Kara had been a consistent top … [Read more...] about Accelerating market in Philippines
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Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
Seoul, Korea – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M’s new TV series Chicago Typewriter has launched an impressive take off in Korea. Merely three days after its premiere, the drama ranked first among cable channel programmes in the same time slot, also ranking first among female/male adults in their 20s to 40s. Even before its first air, Chicago Typewriter accrued much interest by having the three requisites for a successful drama: star cast, acclaimed producer, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
ITV Studios & CJ E&M in co-development deal
Cannes, France – ITV Studios and CJ E&M have agreed a co-development deal to create a brand new entertainment format for global exploitation. The creative collaboration will see ITV Studios and CJ E&M, Asia’s leading content and media company, produce the new series in their respective territories. CJ E&M will manage the distribution of the new format across Asia with ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) representing the show across all other regions. Mike Beale, EVP of … [Read more...] about ITV Studios & CJ E&M in co-development deal
StarHub TV welcomes Korean Blockbuster Channel
Singapore – StarHub TV customers will soon be the first in Asia to enjoy the latest Korean blockbusters and all-time favourite Korean movies in high definition, and round-the-clock. tvN Movies HD, Asia’s first dedicated Korean movie channel, is set to launch on StarHub TV (Channel 818) on 11 January 2017. To enable greater convenience, the channel will also be available on demand as tvN Movies VOD HD. Customers can catch it anytime on StarHub TV Channel 819, or stream the On Demand Channel … [Read more...] about StarHub TV welcomes Korean Blockbuster Channel
CJ E&M appoints Anne Chan
CJ E&M is proud to announce the appointment of Anne Chan as Chief Operating Officer of its Southeast Asia office to cope with the Group’s major development plan in Asia after their huge success in Korea. “It is our pleasure to have Anne joined us as a stronger team to develop CJ E&M’s SEA business. With her long time experience in the region’s media industry, I am confident that she will be taking the company to a greater height in the regional business,” said Samey Lee, CEO … [Read more...] about CJ E&M appoints Anne Chan
First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia
Singapore – CJ E&M, has announced the launch of its latest venture, tvN Movies, world’s first & only Korean Blockbuster movie channel, in Singapore in January 2017, with AN expectation to launch in other major South-east Asian territories including Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2017. The service will be in 100% HD quality on Pay TV, VOD and OTT. tvN Movies aims at giving an alternative choice of home-cinema to audience by featuring a unique mix of … [Read more...] about First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia