Astro Media Solutions (AMS) is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with The Smiley Company (Smiley), in which AMS will be the exclusive media licensee for Smiley & SmileyWorld in Malaysia effective 1 December 2020. One of the Top 100 global licensed IPs, Smiley has collaborated with retail industry players (Nestlé, Unilever and McDonald’s); luxury designers (Loewe, Moschino, and Fendi); and the hippest brands (Adidas, Converse, and Chinatown Market). For the first time, Smiley … [Read more...] about Astro Media Solutions and Smiley ink exclusive media license partnership
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ITV Studios and Nippon TV agree on a co-development deal
ITV Studios, the global creator, producer, and distributor of world-leading programmes, and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment company, have cemented their relationship by agreeing to a co-development deal to create a brand new international format for global exploitation. The new creative collaboration will see the two companies work on a number of development ideas before deciding which to proceed with and take to market, producing the new series in their respective … [Read more...] about ITV Studios and Nippon TV agree on a co-development deal
Bilibili announces 33 new Chinese anime titles at ‘Made By Bilibili 2020-2021’
Bilibili announced that it will launch 33 new animation titles in 2021 at MADE BY BILIBILI 2020 – 2021, an annual event showcasing Bilibili’s new developments and past achievements in Chinese anime. A total of 106 Chinese anime titles have been launched on Bilibili since the beginning of the year while the overall viewing hours of Chinese anime on Bilibili has increased by 98% year-over-year. Li Ni, Vice Chairwoman and Chief Operation Officer of Bilibili, announced the company’s progress in … [Read more...] about Bilibili announces 33 new Chinese anime titles at ‘Made By Bilibili 2020-2021’
Fugitive announces new collaboration with Merzigo
Fugitive, the rapidly growing content development, financing, executive producing, and distribution company run by Anthony Kimble and Merrily Ross, has joined forces with Merzigo, Turkey’s leading MCN and YouTube content aggregator, to establish an international Merzigo business in London. The Fugitive team, led by Merrily Ross, will be responsible for assessing and acquiring content with available AVOD rights from across the world and then working with Merzigo’s high-tech facility in … [Read more...] about Fugitive announces new collaboration with Merzigo
WWE and 3BB announce agreement to broadcast WWE’s weekly flagship programs in Thailand
WWE and 3BB have announced a partnership to broadcast WWE’s weekly flagship programs in Thailand: Raw and SmackDown. The partnership marks the first time in nearly five years that WWE’s live weekly programming will be available in the country. The weekly flagship programs will be broadcast live from the U.S. for 52 weeks a year on premium streaming service 3BB GIGATV Sport One. Beginning on the 26th of November, the live telecast of Raw and SmackDown will feature Thai voice-over … [Read more...] about WWE and 3BB announce agreement to broadcast WWE’s weekly flagship programs in Thailand
Eccho Rights secures a slew of deals for ‘My Home My Destiny’
International distributor Eccho Rights has concluded a raft of new deals to bring hit romantic drama My Home My Destiny to broadcasters across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Viewers in Spain(Divinity/Mediaset), India (MX Player), South Africa (broadcaster undisclosed), Israel (Achla TV), Lithuania (LNK), Serbia (Pink), Georgia (Imedi), Albania (TV Klan), North Macedonia (Sitel) and Romania (Kanal D) will soon be able to enjoy the series which has had TV8 viewers in Turkey rapt since December last … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights secures a slew of deals for ‘My Home My Destiny’