Effective September 7th, Endeavor Content, the leading film and television producer and distributor behind such titles as the multiple Academy Award®-nominated THE LOST DAUGHTER, Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH, and 14-Emmy®-nominated Severance, is rebranding as FIFTH SEASON. FIFTH SEASON, formerly known as Endeavor Content, was founded in 2017 comprising several production, sales, and distribution assets within Endeavor, WME, and IMG. Earlier this year the … [Read more...] about Endeavor Content rebrands as Fifth Season
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Korean content powerhouse shaping the entire Asian video landscape
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) welcomed over 200 delegates from across the region for its first-ever Korean-focused conference and its first in-market event since 2019, with Korea in View, which took place on 30 August at the Westin Josun, Seoul. To set the scene, AVIA CEO Louis Boswell presented key highlights from AVIA’s Korea in View 2022 Report. Ranking 10th among the world’s largest economies and 4th in Asia, South Korea had risen from one of the poorest countries in the … [Read more...] about Korean content powerhouse shaping the entire Asian video landscape
CJ ENM appoints Steve W. Chung as Global Chief Growth Officer
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM today announced that Steve W. Chung has been appointed Global Chief Growth Officer effective immediately. As Global Chief Growth Officer, a new position created within the company to accelerate its global expansion plans, Chung will oversee CJ ENM’s global strategy based in Los Angeles. Kang Ho-sung, CEO of CJ ENM, said, “We are at a time where our company is experiencing exponential growth and seeking opportunities to further expand our business globally. … [Read more...] about CJ ENM appoints Steve W. Chung as Global Chief Growth Officer
Night Train Media acquires Eccho Rights from CJ ENM
Investment and co-production outfit Night Train Media has fully acquired scripted distribution company Eccho Rights from Korean media group CJ ENM. Eccho Rights will continue to operate as an independent entity within the Night Train Media Group. Fredrik af Malmborg will continue to act as CEO with a substantial shareholding in Eccho Rights. Herbert L. Kloiber will assume the role of Chairman of the Eccho Rights board. NTM will continue to co-finance with third-party … [Read more...] about Night Train Media acquires Eccho Rights from CJ ENM
New Korean mystery ‘Adamas’ to stream on Disney+
When two twin brothers discover that their birth father was falsely accused of the murder of their stepfather, they will be sent down a spiralling rabbit hole of conspiracies, twists, and a plot to topple a modern-day empire in an attempt to clear his name. Featuring a star-studded Korean cast, ADAMAS will be available on Disney+ starting July 27. Twenty-two years ago, twin brothers Ha Woosin and Song Suhyeon had their worlds torn apart when their beloved stepfather was murdered. … [Read more...] about New Korean mystery ‘Adamas’ to stream on Disney+