Ahead of its participation in the virtual MIP China event, Beyond Rights is pleased to announce the closure of several new deals for factual and kids’ content in the territory. Following its acquisition of Turbozaurs from the Beyond Rights catalogue, Youku, the streaming platform of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has now picked up both series of the charming and cosy pre-school animation title Hushabye Lullabye (30 x 3). Featuring loveable characters and lullabies, and set in … [Read more...] about Beyond Rights secures new kids’ and factual deals in China
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Passion Distribution announces series of global sales for history and documentary programming
Passion Distribution has secured a raft of global sales for History and Documentary programming including NUREMBURG: THE NAZIS ON TRIAL (1 x 90’), THE GREAT PLAGUE (3 x 60’) and landmark series 1000 YEARS OF HISTORY (6 x 120’ and 12 x 60’). Documentary NUREMBURG: THE NAZIS ON TRIAL (1 x 90’), uses archive and recently recovered, newly digitised filmed material to follow the twists and turns of the most incredible war crimes trial the world has ever seen. SBS (Australia), HISTOIRE (France), DR … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces series of global sales for history and documentary programming
AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed a new Chief Policy Officer to be based in its Singapore office, a first for the role. Celeste Campbell-Pitt joins AVIA on Monday, 3rd May, initially joining Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros, who will be retiring after a transition period. Medeiros, who is based in Hong Kong, and joined the Association then known as CASBAA, in 2005 as Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, has been Chief Policy Officer since … [Read more...] about AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
Harbour Rights announces slate of new deals in Southeast Asia
Harbour Rights licensed a package of FLAVORS 11X52’ to TVB in Hong Kong. The package includes the latest production of the series from 2020 to 2021. FLAVORS is a favourite 4K travel series that discover the natural wonders, breath-taking landscapes as well as the tradition and handicrafts of the most beloved destinations around the world. While TVB focused on the wonders of the world, RTHK targeted the celebrities and picked up 4 biographies of movie stars; including CHAPLIN VS THE FBI 1x52' – … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announces slate of new deals in Southeast Asia
Discovery Networks Asia Pacific partners with SCMP to showcase new food series on Asian Food Network
The South China Morning Post announced that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific for the broadcast rights for Eat China. The series will air across 39 territories across APAC and will be available across non-standard TV platforms, including AVOD and SVOD. Eat China is produced by Goldthread, SCMP’s video-first culture publication focused on exploring trends and human interest stories in today's China through its food, people, and travel. The programme … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia Pacific partners with SCMP to showcase new food series on Asian Food Network
Korea Telecom Group’s Skylifetv partners with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
Korean Telecom announced a content partnership agreement with Discovery that includes the launch of a production company by Discovery Networks Asia Pacific and Skylifetv to create original, high-quality, non-scripted Korean entertainment content both for Korean and International audiences. The agreement was ratified during a signing ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul in the presence of Mr. Hyun-Mo Koo (President, KT Customer & Media), Mr. Kook-Hyun Kang (CEO, KT Skylife), … [Read more...] about Korea Telecom Group’s Skylifetv partners with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
