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 one)
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Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
On November 9, Astro unveiled its all-new Astro experience, enabling customers to stream Netflix on Astro TV and enjoy better value and savings with new subscription packs. The all-new Astro packs are designed for customers who love the streaming and connected world, enabling them to stream all the shows they love on Ultra Box and soon, Ulti Box. Customers can now enjoy their favourite shows all in one place with Astro, from global streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, … [Read more...] about Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)’s marquee event of the year for the video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returns with a bang to wrap up a tumultuous year for media with five component events spread over two weeks and running the gamut of virtual, physical and hybrid. Kicking off this year’s Asia Video Summit will be the annual Policy Roundtable to be held on 11 November, which brings industry legal and policy experts together with regulatory officials from jurisdictions across the … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquires Locomotive Global
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced last week the acquisition of a majority stake in Locomotive Global Inc. Locomotive Global Inc., a production company based in India, is led by industry veterans Scott Anderson, former programming and acquisition strategy head for the Hallmark Channel who also was with Starz/Encore and Liberty Media Corporation, and Sunder Aaron, co-founder of … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquires Locomotive Global
Disney+ Hotstar’s hit series ‘Criminal Justice’ starring Pankaj Tripathi set to return with Season 3
Disney+ Hotstar’s award-winning Hotstar Specials, Criminal Justice will return with the third instalment. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the third season will focus on the Indian juvenile judicial and jail system. Starring accomplished actor Pankaj Tripathi, this chapter marks the revival of one of the audience’s most loved characters Madhav Mishra. Criminal Justice is an Indian adaptation of the successful BBC Studios drama format of the same title. It … [Read more...] about Disney+ Hotstar’s hit series ‘Criminal Justice’ starring Pankaj Tripathi set to return with Season 3
Astro expands its OTT aggregation play with TVB Anywhere+ App
Astro and TVB Anywhere, the OTT service of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is pleased to announce that Astro Dynasty Pack customers can enjoy FREE Premium Service access (worth RM39.90/month) to the best of Hong Kong entertainment on the TVBAnywhere+ app in Malaysia starting 13 September 2021 at 3:00 p.m. TVBAnywhere+ offers an extensive library of over 40,000 hours of the biggest Cantonese entertainment, comprising the most in-demand variety shows to the hottest drama series. The Premium … [Read more...] about Astro expands its OTT aggregation play with TVB Anywhere+ App
