The 24th edition of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s global and leading entertainment content market and conference, closed its doors for 2023 on an exceptional note this December 8, with a congregation of 4,511 trade professionals, including 911 buyers from 55 countries and regions, reflecting the industry’s continued confidence in the annual Asian event. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF said, "Despite industry uncertainties, Asia remains an important region. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s media & entertainment industry returned in full force at ATF 2023
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Curiosity launches linear channel & SVOD service on Telkomsel Indonesia
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a leader in factual entertainment around the globe, today announced a partnership with Indonesia’s Largest Convergence Service Provider Telkomsel to bring the Curiosity portfolio to its linear television and mobile subscribers. The Curiosity Channel, part of Curiosity’s global brand, will provide Telkomsel’s IndiHome subscribers with immediate access to award-winning films, series, and shows that explore science, technology, history, nature, travel, and … [Read more...] about Curiosity launches linear channel & SVOD service on Telkomsel Indonesia
TVP completes production on new series The Bay of Spies
Telewizja Polska (TVP), Poland’s largest and longest-running television network, announced production has been completed on its new Second World War historical thriller series, The Bay of Spies (9x45’). The Polish-language series is due to TX on TVP in on January 7th 2024. Set in 1940s Gdynia, The Bay of Spies is directed by Michał Rogalski, winner of the Screenplay Award at the World Film Festival in Montreal for his film Summer Solstice. Based on true events, the story follows Franz Neumann, … [Read more...] about TVP completes production on new series The Bay of Spies
Go Button Media commissioned to produce two new series for Atentic and Super Channel
Go Button Media announced two new commissions for 2024, extending its relationships with both Autentic, the rapidly expanding German content business with factual channels, and long-term broadcast partner, Canada’s Super Channel. The first greenlight from Autentic and Super Channel is Colossal Weapons, a six-part series exploring the technological developments that have propelled wartime success. Using exclusive archival footage, 4K CGI and expert interviews, the series travels the world to … [Read more...] about Go Button Media commissioned to produce two new series for Atentic and Super Channel
APC Kids Gets Festive with New Sales for TeamTO’s ANGELO, WAKE UP IT’S CHRISTMAS!
APC Kids, part of leading co-production and distribution group APC Studios, has secured key international sales for TeamTO’s Christmas Special Angelo, Wake Up It’s Christmas! New deals for the 1 x 60’ 3D animated special, produced by TeamTO in partnership with Canal+, France Télévisions and RTL Super, include: SX3 (TV3, Catalonia, Spain); Radio Canada (Canada); ERR (Estonia); Ceska TV (Czech Republic); RTP (Portugal); MTVA (Hungary), and RTBF (Belgium). In this festive comedy show, Angelo … [Read more...] about APC Kids Gets Festive with New Sales for TeamTO’s ANGELO, WAKE UP IT’S CHRISTMAS!
Boat Rocker Asia expands into Korea with scripted format sales & announces content sales of Slip, Orphan Black: Echoes, and Beacon 23
Boat Rocker, an independent, integrated global entertainment company, announced its scripted format sales capabilities in the Asian market are expanding. The company’s Hong Kong-based sales team recently closed a format deal in Korea with Next Entertainment World, the production studio behind Train to Busan and Smugglers, for Boat Rocker’s Orphan Black. In addition, the team recently brokered a format deal of a well-known third-party scripted title for a Hong Kong producer, which will formally … [Read more...] about Boat Rocker Asia expands into Korea with scripted format sales & announces content sales of Slip, Orphan Black: Echoes, and Beacon 23