The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is set to host its annual OTT Summit from 30 – 31 March, as the video industry continues to go through a massive evolution. With the global OTT market valued at over US$100B in 2020 and expected to reach US$220B by 2026, more and more media and content companies are revolutionising their businesses and attempting to become players in the streaming arena. And with growth starting to slow down in North America and Europe, Asia Pacific is now an … [Read more...] about OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
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New star-studded series announced as part of an expanding collection of curated Korean content on Disney+
The Walt Disney Company announced additional South Korean shows spanning multiple genres anchored on quality storytelling that will soon debut on Disney+ across APAC markets this year. Audiences will soon be able to enjoy Big Mouth a thriller starring Lee Jong-suk and Lim Yoon-a; Soundtrack #1 a music-centered romantic drama about two friends walking the line between romance and friendship; Crazy Love an unexpected rom-com and The Zone: Survival Mission a survival gameshow where celebrities … [Read more...] about New star-studded series announced as part of an expanding collection of curated Korean content on Disney+
BBC Studios and BEC World Public Company Limited announces Thai remake of ‘Doctor Foster’
BBC Studios and BEC World Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading media and entertainment platform, announced on the first day of BBC Studios Showcase, that they have inked a new scripted format agreement that will see riveting psychological drama Doctor Foster remade by JSL Global Media Limited for the Thai audience on Channel 3. Originally written by Mike Bartlett and produced by Drama Republic for BBC One, the BAFTA award-winning series centres around a trusted doctor whose seemingly … [Read more...] about BBC Studios and BEC World Public Company Limited announces Thai remake of ‘Doctor Foster’
‘Ejen Ali The Movie’ debuts in theatres in Uzbekistan, ‘Ejen Ali’ TV series to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Get ready Ejens, new mission intel received! Primeworks Studios and WAU Animation today announced the theatrical release of Malaysian box-office animation phenomenon EJEN ALI THE MOVIE in the Republic of Uzbekistan on 15 February 2022. The release marks the first time a Malaysian feature film is localised in Uzbekistan, where it will screen in more than 25 cinemas in seven cities across the country. EJEN ALI THE MOVIE tells the story of 12-year-old Ejen Ali, who after being accidentally … [Read more...] about ‘Ejen Ali The Movie’ debuts in theatres in Uzbekistan, ‘Ejen Ali’ TV series to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar
Media Prima: Creating content that Malaysians love
Dato’ Khairul Anwar Salleh has been one of the most prominent figures in Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia’s largest entertainment company. Named CEO of Media Prima Television Networks and Primeworks Studios, Datu’ Khairul oversees several of Media Prima’s platforms namely TV3, TV9, 8TV, ntv7, WowShop, tonton CINEMA, and Alternate Records and Talents. Since his instalment as CEO in 2019, Dato’ Khairul told Television Asia Plus that to grow the business, his focus was to align himself with Media … [Read more...] about Media Prima: Creating content that Malaysians love
Disney+ announces more content from South Korea and Greater China
Following The Walt Disney Company’s 2021 APAC Content Showcase which saw the unveiling of 28 new content titles, Disney+ has since premiered Snowdrop, BLACKPINK: The Movie, Outrun by Running Man, and Tokyo MER in several APAC markets. In Indonesia, Susah Sinyal The Series became the number one series on Disney+ Hotstar since its launch. As part of the company’s 2022 content slate, Disney+ unveiled more Asian language titles, including Anita (Director’s Cut), King of Savvy, Taiwan Crime … [Read more...] about Disney+ announces more content from South Korea and Greater China
