When a criminal with a history of violence gets given a light sentence after beating a woman to death, the woman’s child will grow up to exact revenge in Vigilante, an all-new dark Korean drama coming November 8 exclusively to Disney+. Based on the hit Korean webtoon of the same name by Kim Kyusam and CRG, Vigilante sees former victim Kim Jiyong grow up driven by a thirst for revenge. Tired of seeing the legal system fail and repeat offenders be set free, Jiyong spends his formative years … [Read more...] about Dark Korean drama Vigilantes to debut November 8 exclusively on Disney+
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New live-action & Anime crossover series Dragons of Wonderhatch to debut December 20 exclusively on Disney+
When an outcast from an animated world full of dragons meets a misfit from the “real world”, an epic tale will unfold in Dragons of Wonderhatch, a revolutionary new Japanese Original series coming December 20 exclusively to Disney+. Born in our “real world” with sound-color synesthesia - a unique ability that allows her to see colors when she hears certain sounds - Nagi has spent her entire life feeling like she doesn’t belong. Dreaming of one day being able to fly, Nagi will soon come face to … [Read more...] about New live-action & Anime crossover series Dragons of Wonderhatch to debut December 20 exclusively on Disney+
TGC GE expands presence in Asia Pacific with Rosemond Perdue
Los Angeles-based TGC Global Entertainment (TGC GE), the global distribution company launched by format veteran Phil Gurin to represent premium formatted content, has recruited Asia-focused marketing, sales and distribution specialist Rosemond Perdue to manage its sales into the fast-growing Asia-Pacific television market. In her new role, Perdue will draw on her deep experience of the Asia-Pacific market to promote TGC GE’s growing catalogue of formats, documentaries and non-scripted series … [Read more...] about TGC GE expands presence in Asia Pacific with Rosemond Perdue
Disney+ APAC Originals receive eight awards at Busan International Film Festival
Disney+ APAC Originals received eight awards at the 2023 Asia Content Awards & Global OTT Awards ceremony, hosted at the Busan International Film Festival. Moving was presented with six awards, including the prestigious Best Creative Award - given in honor of content that has delivered the most notable achievements among the nominations – as well as Best Visual Effects. Screenwriter Kangfull was honored with the Best Writer award, with Moving cast members Ryu Seungryong, Lee Jungha, and … [Read more...] about Disney+ APAC Originals receive eight awards at Busan International Film Festival
Korean variety show Unexpected Business in California to debut October 26 on Disney+
On October 26, beloved actor Cha Taehyun and Moving star Zo Insung cast aside their red carpet lifestyles to run an Asian supermarket in suburbia in Unexpected Business in California, a laugh-out-loud Korean variety show coming to Disney+. After becoming accustomed to the bright lights of Seoul’s showbusiness scene, Korean stars Cha Taehyun and Zo Insung are whisked far away from home to the quiet seaside city of Monterey, California to run a Korean-American grocery store. While there, they’ll … [Read more...] about Korean variety show Unexpected Business in California to debut October 26 on Disney+
Korean super-powered drama Moving becomes most viewed series finale ever on Disney+ across APAC
After an exceptional seven-week run that captivated audiences across the world with its fresh take on the super-powered genre, Korean spy drama Moving has once again broken records to become the most viewed series finale ever on Disney+ across APAC including Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan.* First launched on August 9, 2023, Moving has enjoyed record-breaking success since its debut, rapidly becoming the most-viewed Korean original series across Disney+ and Hulu.** Widely praised for … [Read more...] about Korean super-powered drama Moving becomes most viewed series finale ever on Disney+ across APAC