Keshet International (KI) has completed a raft of deals for recent additions to its growing catalogue of foreign-language dramas with platforms and broadcasters including Viaplay, Filmin, Cellcom tv, Mola TV, and NPO. In the most significant deal in terms of territories and value, the global content producer and distributor has inked a multi-territory deal with streaming platform Viaplay for three scripted titles: Monster Scripted and X-Filme Creative … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales including major multi-territory deal with Viaplay
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Incendo and BlackBox Multimedia enter series co-development and co-production partnership for modernized take on ‘Ellery Queen’
Incendo and BlackBox Multimedia announced they have optioned the TV adaption rights to the Ellery Queen collection of novels and short stories. BlackBox Multimedia and Incendo will co-develop and co-produce a high-end scripted series together. Ellery Queen, the lead detective hero of the novel series as well as the pseudonym used by the books’ authors, cousins Frederic Dannay and Manfred Bennington Lee, is one of the most popular American mystery novel series ever published. The books remain … [Read more...] about Incendo and BlackBox Multimedia enter series co-development and co-production partnership for modernized take on ‘Ellery Queen’
ZEE5 Global announces second season of ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’
After the success of season one and the lockdown special, ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announces Never Kiss Your Best Friend Season 2. Returning to the fan favourite franchise are lead actors Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh, who are currently shooting in London with the rest of the crew. The eight-episode web series takes off from where the last season ended. Season 2 narrates the story around two best friends, Tanie and Sumer played by Anya Singh and … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces second season of ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Kim Sung-Yoon, Director, ‘Itaewon Class’
Itaewon Class, the 2020 K-drama aired in Korea by JTBC and streamed around the world on Netflix has captivated audiences with its compelling story of an ex-convict who tries his luck in the restaurant business while vowing to take revenge on the death of his father. Originally based on a webtoon of the same name, Itaewon Class won the Best Drama Series category at the 25th Asian Television Awards in 2020. The series was well-received not just in Asia but around the world, making it to many … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Kim Sung-Yoon, Director, ‘Itaewon Class’
Insight TV to launch on LG U+ in South Korea
Insight TV announced on 18 November that its millennial-focused linear UHD HDR service will launch on LG U+ in South Korea. This launch comes after three successful years reaching viewers in South Korea with the Insight TV 4K service on the SKB 4K package and Insight TV programming on the UMAX platform and now means that Insight TV is available on two of the three primary TV platforms in the market. Insight TV will bring its high-quality millennial and youth-focused lifestyle, … [Read more...] about Insight TV to launch on LG U+ in South Korea
TechStorm premieres anthology series ‘Black Mirror’, first on TV in Asia
TechStorm, Asia’s largest and fastest-growing 24/7 Esports, gaming and tech media distribution platform has unveiled its exciting premiere line-up. Come 6 December, the internationally acclaimed British anthology series Black Mirror will premiere on TechStorm as a First on TV title in Asia since its debut as a top-rated streaming title. Subtitles will be available in multiple languages, namely Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Traditional Chinese and more, a nod to the network’s expanded presence … [Read more...] about TechStorm premieres anthology series ‘Black Mirror’, first on TV in Asia
