When Woojoo’s life gets turned on its head by her father’s mistress she will go to unbelievable lengths to get her own back in Call It Love, a new Korean romantic series coming exclusively to Disney+ February 22. Sent into a downward spiral after discovering her father’s infidelity, Woojoo’s situation goes from bad to worse when her father unexpectedly dies and his mistress kicks her out of the house. While she plans her revenge, Woojoo has no clue that she will fall in love … [Read more...] about New Korean romantic series Call it Love arrives exclusively on Disney+ this February 22
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Abacus Media Rights secures sales of almost 400 hours of programming to Australia and New Zealand
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment Company, has confirmed the UK-based distributor has sold almost 400 hours of content to leading broadcasters and platforms throughout Australia and New Zealand. SBS Australia has secured the brand-new documentary series The Rise and Fall of Boris Becker (w/t), This Is Joan Collins; Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunters S1, Philip: Prince, Husband, Father; Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? The Politics of Appeasement, Vikings: The … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights secures sales of almost 400 hours of programming to Australia and New Zealand
The Ink Factory revives cult classic Cleopatra Wong with Beach House Pictures
Award-winning London and LA-based independent studio The Ink Factory (“The Night Manager”, Fighting with My Family, “The Little Drummer Girl”) has teamed with Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo-based Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Studios company and one of Asia’s largest indies, for a television series adaptation of Cleopatra Wong – which The Ink Factory has acquired rights to adapt through the partnership. The series will be co-written by Chinese-American writer Tasha Huo (Red Sonja, “Tomb Raider” … [Read more...] about The Ink Factory revives cult classic Cleopatra Wong with Beach House Pictures
Bomanbridge Media announces a raft of kids, factual and scripted sales in lead up to ATF
Content distribution and production company Bomanbridge Media announces a number of content sales to several broadcasters to key markets in Asia. Chinese streamer Youku has acquired seasons 3 and 4 of Amazon Prime Video’s Canadian live-action series Dino Dana (52x11’), created by the award-winning kids production house, Sinking Ship’s, J.J. Johnson (Endlings, This is Daniel Cook). After excellent performance measures of seasons 1 & 2 in 2021, Youku commits to a further … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media announces a raft of kids, factual and scripted sales in lead up to ATF
WildBrain expands content distribution team in APCA to drive continued growth
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has expanded its content distribution team in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, appointing Jason Soh as Global Sales & Channels Director, APAC, and Max Tang as Senior Manager, Content Partnerships, China. In these newly created roles, the pair will support the increasing demand for WildBrain’s kids’ and family content across the APAC region. Based in Singapore, Soh will spearhead distribution sales outside of Greater … [Read more...] about WildBrain expands content distribution team in APCA to drive continued growth
VICE Distribution appoints new Asia sales lead
VICE Distribution, the global distribution and content licensing arm of VICE Media Group, today announces the appointment of Elise Ching as the company’s Sales Director for the APAC region. Announcing the appointment, Executive Managing Director, Distribution for VICE Media Group, Bea Hegedus, said: “APAC is a key growth area for us as we look to capitalise on the success of the VICE brand and the popularity of our diverse content in the region. I am delighted that Elise will be joining VICE … [Read more...] about VICE Distribution appoints new Asia sales lead