Following the recent announcement of the first international launch of Kartoon Channel! in the Middle East, North Africa and across Latin America, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced the further expansion of the Kartoon Channel! brand in the Asia Pacific region with the launch of the channel on Samsung TV Plus in Australia starting March 23. Spearheaded by Managing Director of Kartoon Channel! Worldwide Paul Robinson, who previously served as Managing Director of Walt … [Read more...] about Genius Brands launches its first Kartoon Channel! in the Asia Pacific
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OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is set to host its annual OTT Summit from 30 – 31 March, as the video industry continues to go through a massive evolution. With the global OTT market valued at over US$100B in 2020 and expected to reach US$220B by 2026, more and more media and content companies are revolutionising their businesses and attempting to become players in the streaming arena. And with growth starting to slow down in North America and Europe, Asia Pacific is now an … [Read more...] about OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
Jamie Dornan’s ‘The Tourist’ discovers its final destinations
Leading independent distributor All3Media International has announced a raft of sales for the compelling Australian set thriller The Tourist, following its ratings winning, critically acclaimed launch in the UK, Australia and US. Praised internationally, the series has received glowing reviews - described by The New York Times as ‘gripping and full of surprises,' The Guardian as ‘explosively entertaining’ and the Sydney Morning Herald as ‘a beautiful, thrilling mystery’. The first episode … [Read more...] about Jamie Dornan’s ‘The Tourist’ discovers its final destinations
Mola brings PGA Tour to Singaporean viewers
Mola, the OTT multimedia company encompassing sports, music, and film content, extends its existing partnership with the PGA Tour, the leading organizer of men’s professional golf tournaments. This collaboration through Discovery grants Mola exclusive rights to broadcast PGA Tour events in Singapore, beginning with the two events on the schedule this week: the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard; and the Puerto Rico Open, March 3rd to 6th. Mola’s entertainment and sports … [Read more...] about Mola brings PGA Tour to Singaporean viewers
Discovery, Inc. to launch new free-to-air channels ‘eden’ and ‘Rush’ in New Zealand
Kiwis can look forward to a whole new slate of free entertainment when Discovery’s new free-to-air channels eden and Rush launch on Monday, 21 March in New Zealand. Alongside Three, ThreeNow, HGTV and Bravo, Kiwis will be spoiled with more free content than ever before. Glen Kyne, Senior Vice President and General Manager ANZ said, “We’re delighted to launch two new free-to-air channels in New Zealand, delivering on our promise to bring more great entertainment to Kiwi audiences. eden and Rush … [Read more...] about Discovery, Inc. to launch new free-to-air channels ‘eden’ and ‘Rush’ in New Zealand
Singapore court orders largest block of illegal streaming sites in Singapore
The Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) commends the Singapore High Court for granting an Order to block 30 illegal streaming sites and almost 150 associated domains responsible for the distribution of considerable quantities of illegally streamed content in Singapore. The Order was obtained by CAP members, BBC Studios, Discovery Communications, LaLiga, the Premier League and TVB International against illegal streaming sites that were offering access to some of … [Read more...] about Singapore court orders largest block of illegal streaming sites in Singapore