Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur based Asian subscription VOD platform iflix has picked up rights to hit lifestyle series, SupermodelMe from London-based distributor TVF International. Combining high fashion and action packed sports challenges, SupermodelMe pits 12 aspiring models against each other in a series of mentally, physically and emotionally grueling tasks that aim to prime them for their careers in the cutthroat world of fashion. The series originally aired on DIVA NBCUniversal across Asia … [Read more...] about TVF’s SupermodelMe on iflix
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“Just download and watch offline” – Mark Britt
There will be 2.5 billion people with smartphones in the emerging markets, excluding China and India by 2020. For most of them, that will be their primary television screen, their full cable TV. In many countries, the cable TV is not reaching the mass market and the internet TV revolution is almost bypassing the traditional cable business. What is iflix’s business? We are trying to aggregate a product specific to emerging markets alone. iflix is not a streaming product at all, … [Read more...] about “Just download and watch offline” – Mark Britt
iflix partners Indosat
APOS - Bali, Indonesia– iflix and Indosat Ooredoo announced their landmark strategic partnership to deliver unlimited access to thousands of TV shows, movies and more from iflix’s extensive library to Indosat Ooredoo customers to enjoy whenever and wherever they like. Under the collaboration, select Indosat Ooredoo premium mobile and fibre broadband (GIG) customers will receive iflix services, seamlessly bundled with their existing subscriptions, sponsored by Indosat Ooredoo. … [Read more...] about iflix partners Indosat
Fremantle’s SVOD deals in Asia
MIPTV, Cannes- FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced a multitude of new deals with key SVOD platforms across Asia. With the total number of hours of content sold reaching over 1000, titles from FMI’s extensive catalogue will be available on iflix, DOONEE and iQiyi Taiwan. iflix has acquired over 400 hours’ worth of drama, comedy, factual documentary and lifestyle and will stream all genres to its subscribers. The Thailand-based DOONEE has signed for almost 300 hours’ worth of … [Read more...] about Fremantle’s SVOD deals in Asia
iflix welcomes new investors
Kuala Lumpur- iflix, which offers subscribers unlimited access to tens of thousands of hours of entertainment, announced the completion of a large new round of funding, led by Sky PLC, Europe’s leading entertainment company. Indonesian company Emtek Group, through its subsidiary Surya Citra Media, one of Indonesia’s leading television and content companies, also participated in the round. The funds will help accelerate the company’s growth in Malaysia, Thailand and the … [Read more...] about iflix welcomes new investors
DHX Media signs multiple deals
DHX Media has signed seven international distribution deals with broadcasters and VOD services for its comedy Endangered Species (52x11’). The series was originally commissioned by Corus Entertainment’s TELETOON in Canada. CBBC, Turner Broadcasting System Latin America, Gulli Russia, Plus Plus Channel, ZOOM, Daekyo Kids TV and iflix has picked up the series. … [Read more...] about DHX Media signs multiple deals
