India’s fastest growing premium video-on-demand service, Voot Select continues to ride high by showcasing content across genres that are relevant, relatable and high on entertainment. With a focus to move beyond and reach out to newer audiences and markets across India, Voot Select is all set to make a grand entry in the Kannada market with its maiden Kannada language series Humble Politiciann Nograj as it welcomes 2022. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Firstaction … [Read more...] about Voot Select launches its first ever Kannada original web series ‘Humble Politiciann Nograj’
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Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part two)
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 two)
IN10 Media Network’s kids channel Gubbare forays into original content
IN10 Media Network’s kids channel, Gubbare, is set to intensify the competition in the genre as it gets ready to entertain its audience with original content. After immense research and understanding of the viewer’s television consumption behaviour, Gubbare will bring India's first-ever magical martial arts superhero – Akki Jaanbaaz to life during this festive period. The channel wants to create a role model for kids that will be closer to their hearts and have a unique storyline. The show … [Read more...] about IN10 Media Network’s kids channel Gubbare forays into original content
Exploring the world’s stories with Global Trekker
Global Trekker is Rock Entertainment’s newest go-to destination for multi-genre factual entertainment in Southeast Asia. The pay-TV channel, which offers an interesting mix of topics, want its viewers to travel the globe with its top-notch content that lets the audience learn in a fun and entertaining way. Launched in October 2021, Global Trekker joins Rock Entertainment’s current channel lineup that includes ROCK Entertainment, ROCK Extreme, LoveNature 4K, Smithsonian Channel, Makeful, and … [Read more...] about Exploring the world’s stories with Global Trekker
Contemporary Hindi music channel MTV Beats celebrates its fifth anniversary
India’s No. 1 contemporary Hindi music channel, MTV Beats, ends 2021 on a high note, as it completes five years of entertaining its audience with engaging programming and exciting innovations. The ultimate destination for music aficionados, MTV Beats has been the perfect excuse to dance and party for half a decade now. To celebrate this loyalty and love of music lovers, close on the heels of celebrating its 5th anniversary this December, MTV Beats, under its month-long interactive campaign, MTV … [Read more...] about Contemporary Hindi music channel MTV Beats celebrates its fifth anniversary
BBC Studios brings premium British content to Singapore through a partnership with Singtel
BBC Studios announced on 1 December that it will launch linear channels BBC Earth, BBC Lifestyle, CBeebies and BBC World News together with on-demand channel BBC First and multi-genre SVOD service, BBC Player on Singtel TV, Singapore’s leading network and pay-TV provider. The linear and on-demand channels will be available from 1 December 2021 on Singtel TV, Singtel TV GO and video streaming platform CAST while the multi-genre SVOD service will be made available sometime in early 2022. Phil … [Read more...] about BBC Studios brings premium British content to Singapore through a partnership with Singtel