ViacomCBS International Studios and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm for WEBTOON and Wattpad, announced a new global partnership to source emerging content and creatives from around the world to develop a slate of original series based on hit Wattpad and WEBTOON stories. Under the deal, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and ViacomCBS International Studios will work together to identify stories from Wattpad and WEBTOON’s deep global IP libraries of digital … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS International Studios partners with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios
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BBC secures ‘Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra’
ABC Commercial has announced the sale of the highly acclaimed documentary Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra to the BBC, for broadcast on BBC Four TV channel and iPlayer digital platform. The BBC (UK & Ireland) sale adds to the raft of sales around the world including Sky New Zealand, SVT Sweden, YLE Finland and SRF Switzerland. Marking Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary, Firestarter takes us through the company’s birth and spectacular growth, recognising Bangarra’s founders and … [Read more...] about BBC secures ‘Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra’
Russian films and series to be shown in South Korea
Russian film companies report several deals with Asian distributors after successful participation in Dubai International Content Market (DICM), which ran at the end of November. Over 150 meetings with professionals from the MENA region, Asia and other regions translated into several major deals, while negotiations on other possible sales are still in progress. The Russian Content Worldwide booth, organized by ROSKINO, Russian film promotion body, with support from the Ministry of Culture of … [Read more...] about Russian films and series to be shown in South Korea
The Asian TV Forum & Market officially kicks off on 1 December
The highly-anticipated 22nd Asian TV Forum & Market (ATF) has officially kicked off today, December 1, 2021, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Present at the opening ceremony were Mr. Yip Je Choong, Managing Director Singapore & Indonesia & Senior Vice President Commercial APAC at RX and Mrs. Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information Singapore who delivered the opening address. Mr. Choong highlighted two key themes that cut across ATF’s programming this year. … [Read more...] about The Asian TV Forum & Market officially kicks off on 1 December
iQiyi and ABS-CBN’s first Filipino local originals ‘Saying Goodbye’ and ‘Hello, Heart’ to premiere in December on iQiyi
Global streaming service iQiyi, a leading provider of beloved pan-Asian content worldwide seals a multi-title content deal with ABS-CBN, a leading Philippine media and entertainment company to produce four Filipino original romantic series for its international subscribers worldwide. The partnership fortifies the commitments of both companies in bringing high-quality, relatable and inspiring Philippine content with universal themes while championing the Filipino talents and stories onto the … [Read more...] about iQiyi and ABS-CBN’s first Filipino local originals ‘Saying Goodbye’ and ‘Hello, Heart’ to premiere in December on iQiyi
FILMART Online returns on 14-17 March 2022
HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) will return online from 14 to 17 March 2022. Registration is now open for exhibitors and buyers. As Asia’s leading entertainment content trading platform, the 26th edition of FILMART will continue to showcase a plethora of sectorial content produced for TV, theatres, streaming platforms and mobiles for production companies, investors and buyers to connect and collaborate through online exhibitions and business matching meetings. A … [Read more...] about FILMART Online returns on 14-17 March 2022