Bilibili, the leading video community for young generations in China, held “The Most Beautiful Night of 2021” New Year’s Eve gala on December 31, a cultural celebration for audiences to mark the end of the year. The peak popularity index of the livestream reached 310 million. This year the platform launched a “parallel performances” model, offering an innovative viewing experience. Audience members who registered for the livestream before 16:30 on December 31, could choose to watch the gala … [Read more...] about Bilibili hosts annual New Year’s Eve gala ‘The Most Beautiful Night of 2021’
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Fox Entertainment acquires MarVista Entertainment
FOX Entertainment has acquired MarVista Entertainment, a global leader in made-for-platform original content, it was announced by FOX Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier and MarVista CEO and Founding Partner Fernando Szew. Based in Los Angeles and established in 2003, MarVista ranks among the world’s leading independent studios, with nearly two decades at the forefront of developing, producing and distributing made-for-platform movies for partners in the U.S. and abroad. Under Szew’s leadership, … [Read more...] about Fox Entertainment acquires MarVista Entertainment
David Smyth appointed CEO at Beyond Rights
Beyond Rights is delighted to announce that seasoned international TV executive David Smyth will be joining the business as its new CEO on 3rd January. David’s most recent role was founder and CEO of YouLook.tv, the UK’s first multi-channel AVOD service. Before that he worked for lengthy periods at both Twentieth Century Fox where, latterly as SVP and managing director, he initiated the ground-breaking BBC/FX deal, and at Sky 1, where he was head of acquisitions. He has also worked at both … [Read more...] about David Smyth appointed CEO at Beyond Rights
Fremantle sells ‘The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand To Die For’ to key markets
Fremantle announced The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For has benefitted from a strong early sales performance. Prime Video has acquired the series in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, Disney has acquired for FOX Channel in Belgium and The Netherlands, whilst hayu in the UK and Ireland have also come on board. Produced by Industrial Media’s The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) for premium streaming service Hulu, The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For (3 x 60’), launched in the … [Read more...] about Fremantle sells ‘The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand To Die For’ to key markets
Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
Having already announced seven scripted format deals for Turkey, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced that FOX Turkey is set to start airing Misafir, the Turkish version of its hit series OASIS -a love story-, on Thursday, November 11th. Misafir is produced by Medyapim, the leading production company in Turkey. The title means “the guest” in Turkish. The announcement was made jointly by Mr. Keisuke Miyata, Head of Sales of International Business … [Read more...] about Nippon TV’s ‘Oasis -a love story-‘ remake set to air on FOX Turkey
Indonesian celebrities, Afgansyah Reza and Isyana Sarasvati joins ‘AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia’
In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia (MOTCE), KC Global Media announced the launch of new original television and digital series titled AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia, premiering on 25th November at 8:30 pm., SGT (7:30 p.m., JKT) on the leading English-language general entertainment channel, AXN Asia and streaming worldwide on its official YouTube channel starting 27th November. Hosted by Richard Kyle, the six-part multimedia series stars … [Read more...] about Indonesian celebrities, Afgansyah Reza and Isyana Sarasvati joins ‘AXN Ultimate Challenge Indonesia’
