Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announces that Pretty Little Liars (S2) has entered its list of “Top 10” content in terms of aggregate viewership across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines since the show’s premiere on 14 April. The series, available across all 16 of Viu’s markets exclusively, had the first premiere of its kind in the two additional dubbed languages of Thai and Tagalog, alongside the nine local languages and subtitles simulcast on 14 … [Read more...] about Viu Original titles lead viewership, expanding across markets with distribution deal
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WildBrain CPLG expands entertainment portfolio with HarperCollins Productions
WildBrain CPLG, a world-leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agency, has further expanded its entertainment portfolio with the signing of worldwide licensing and merchandising (L&M) rights for a trio of HarperCollins Productions’ popular properties: Carmen Sandiego, The Oregon Trail, and Pretzel and the Puppies. WildBrain CPLG’s L&M rights for Carmen Sandiego include the hit animated action-adventure television series, which is produced by HarperCollins Productions and … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG expands entertainment portfolio with HarperCollins Productions
SynProNize announces acquisition of two Arabic TV series for Africa and Asia
Nitin Michael and Hasnaa Descuns, co-Founders of SynProNize, Dubai-based content distribution and production company, announced that they are continuing to move Arabic dramas into new territories in Africa and Asia by acquiring two premium television series: Al Ekhwa (aka The Siblings) which will be licensed into Ghana and Haramlek (aka Seraglio) which will be licensed into Bangladesh. The Siblings (Al Ikhwa) Events revolve around five brothers who inherit their father’s estate after his … [Read more...] about SynProNize announces acquisition of two Arabic TV series for Africa and Asia
Paramount Global announces international leadership to drive worldwide streaming expansion
Paramount Global announced key leadership appointments to further the company’s international expansion of its streaming products, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Marco Nobili has been promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP), International General Manager (GM) of Paramount+, where he will lead the strategy and execution for Paramount+’s continued expansion in markets worldwide. Olivier Jollet has been elevated to the role of EVP, International GM of Pluto TV to continue the Free Ad-Supported … [Read more...] about Paramount Global announces international leadership to drive worldwide streaming expansion
Abacus Media Rights acquires ‘Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain?’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, acquires global distribution rights for BriteSpark Films’ Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain? This unique one-hour documentary airing on 16th May, commissioned by Channel 4, utilises rare archive footage about Elon Musk, the on/off richest man in the world, Time’s Person of the Year 2021, a flamboyant entrepreneur and billionaire, whose Tweets can move stock markets and spark buying and selling frenzies. In his most recent … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires ‘Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain?’
CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show’ returns to London for the first time in three years
CBS’ Emmy Award-winning THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN is returning to Corden’s native England to broadcast four special episodes from Freemasons’ Hall in Central London, Monday, June 27 to Thursday, June 30 (12:37 AM-1:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. The upcoming visit marks the fourth time the series will film from the U.K. and the first time from Freemasons’ Hall. THE LATE LATE SHOW has not filmed in London since … [Read more...] about CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show’ returns to London for the first time in three years