BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announced a creative collaboration that will see Doctor Foster adapted for an Indonesian audience. Produced by Screenplay Films for Disney+ Hotstar, Doctor Foster is a story of a trusted doctor whose life implodes when she uncovers her husband’s infidelity. The show title in Indonesia will be Mendua (Between Two Hearts). With acclaimed director Pritagita Arianegara (Surga yang Tak Dirindukan 3) at the helm, Mendua will feature award-winning … [Read more...] about BBC Studios, Disney+ Hotstar, and Screenplay Films announce Indonesian adaptation of ‘Doctor Foster’
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AVIA OTT Summit ends with optimism for growth in Asia and a strong focus on content and the consumer
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) hosted over 850 delegates and featured over 80 industry leaders at the recent OTT Summit, with conversations revolving a lot on the subject of growth, from subscriber and revenue growth to increased local content investment and an intense focus on the customer. In discussing the outlook for the video industry in Asia, Vivek Couto, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Media Partners Asia (MPA) indicated there remained a lot of room for growth. With … [Read more...] about AVIA OTT Summit ends with optimism for growth in Asia and a strong focus on content and the consumer
Disney+ Hotstar set to create the Indian adaptation of Irish thriller-mystery ‘Blood’ in association with All3Media International
Every family has its own secrets buried deep under its members' profound love and protection. But, what happens when one of those secrets slowly dreads the killing of a family member? Unravelling this thriller-mystery, Disney+ Hotstar is set to create Hotstar Specials’ Blood in association with All3Media International. Helmed by Gurmmeet Singh as the showrunner, and directed by Mihir Desai, the show will be produced by Dreamers & Doers Co, a premium content studio owned by Reliance … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar set to create the Indian adaptation of Irish thriller-mystery ‘Blood’ in association with All3Media International
‘Ejen Ali The Movie’ debuts in theatres in Uzbekistan, ‘Ejen Ali’ TV series to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Get ready Ejens, new mission intel received! Primeworks Studios and WAU Animation today announced the theatrical release of Malaysian box-office animation phenomenon EJEN ALI THE MOVIE in the Republic of Uzbekistan on 15 February 2022. The release marks the first time a Malaysian feature film is localised in Uzbekistan, where it will screen in more than 25 cinemas in seven cities across the country. EJEN ALI THE MOVIE tells the story of 12-year-old Ejen Ali, who after being accidentally … [Read more...] about ‘Ejen Ali The Movie’ debuts in theatres in Uzbekistan, ‘Ejen Ali’ TV series to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Disney+ announces more content from South Korea and Greater China
Following The Walt Disney Company’s 2021 APAC Content Showcase which saw the unveiling of 28 new content titles, Disney+ has since premiered Snowdrop, BLACKPINK: The Movie, Outrun by Running Man, and Tokyo MER in several APAC markets. In Indonesia, Susah Sinyal The Series became the number one series on Disney+ Hotstar since its launch. As part of the company’s 2022 content slate, Disney+ unveiled more Asian language titles, including Anita (Director’s Cut), King of Savvy, Taiwan Crime … [Read more...] about Disney+ announces more content from South Korea and Greater China
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)