As short-form vertical drama continues its rapid global expansion, the market remains heavily dominated by Chinese platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox, as well as Western content built on sensationalized tropes of billionaire romances and revenge plots. However, Indian content giant One Life Studios is charting a distinct path to global success by leveraging culturally rooted, emotion-first storytelling. In an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus, Shashank Singh, Lead – Syndication … [Read more...] about One Life Studios Takes Emotion-Driven Indian Microdramas to Global Audiences
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Global hit format heats up September with MasterChef Asia premiering on HBO Max, TLC and Discovery
The revamped reality competition MasterChef Asia, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery, CreAsia Studio (part of Endemol Shine India), and from Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment, is set to premiere on HBO Max on September 22, as well as TLC and Discovery Channel on September 22 and 23, respectively. Judged by renowned Asian culinary giants Chef Edward Lee, Chef “Pam” Pichaya S., and Chef Kelvin Cheung, the 10-episode series follows … [Read more...] about Global hit format heats up September with MasterChef Asia premiering on HBO Max, TLC and Discovery
PBS announces Septyember 16 premiere of Ages of Ice narrated by David Tennant
PBS has announced that AGES OF ICE, the three-part documentary series narrated by acclaimed Scottish actor David Tennant, will premiere on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on PBS, with new episodes airing weekly. The hour-long series is a high-stakes journey into the planet's frozen wilderness, revealing the extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rapidly changing ecosystems of Earth's polar regions. From the Emmy-Award-winning Northern Pictures, AGES OF ICE combines … [Read more...] about PBS announces Septyember 16 premiere of Ages of Ice narrated by David Tennant
Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Will Scougal, EVP Brand & Commercial Partnerships at ITV Studios and the global lead for Studio 55, has strengthened his team with a series of senior appointments. Following a strong first six months for the business, with growing demand from brands, agencies and creators looking to work more closely with ITV Studios' world-class IP, the new appointments align with the next stage of growth: strengthening Studio 55's global capabilities across licensing, brand partnerships, creator … [Read more...] about Studio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior AppointmentsStudio 55 expands Global Team with new Senior Appointments
Ample Entertainment Launches Ample Originals YouTube Channel to Build Original Non-Fiction IP
Ample Entertainment, the Emmy Award-winning nonfiction studio behind premium storytelling for the global marketplace, has launched Ample Originals, a new YouTube destination for original documentaries, series, creator collaborations and companion content, now live here. The channel gives audiences an early look at its inaugural slate with exclusive previews available now, ahead of the August 7 premiere of Ample Investigates and the August 10 debut of Somebody Knows Something. Ample Originals … [Read more...] about Ample Entertainment Launches Ample Originals YouTube Channel to Build Original Non-Fiction IP
CJ ENM Hosts a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards for the Second Consecutive Year
CJ ENM has successfully hosted a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards for the second consecutive year, further reinforcing its position as a global IP powerhouse. Hosting a Semi-Final Round of Judging in Seoul for two straight years aligns with CJ ENM’s broader mission to expand the global reach of K-content while furthering its role in bringing Korean culture to the world stage. A leading force in global entertainment, CJ ENM continues to bridge cultures across … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Hosts a Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2026 International Emmy® Awards for the Second Consecutive Year
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