HONG KONG/MUMBAI/SINGAPORE – Online video revenue, comprising net ad spend and subscription fees, will grow at an 18% CAGR across Asia Pacific between 2018 and 2023, climbing from approximately US$21 billion in 2018 to US$48 billion by 2023, according to Asia Pacific Online Video & Broadband Distribution, a new report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). China will account for the lion’s share of industry value, with more than 60% of Asia Pacific online video revenue and more … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific online video revenues to grow notably
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NBCUniversal’s hit show “Suits” commissioned by Japan’s FUJI TV
LONDON – NBCUniversal International Formats has signed its first scripted format deal in Japan with the country’s leading television network, FUJI TV, which will see hit show Suits adapted for local audiences. This marks the second international deal for the show, after International Formats sold the format to South Korea, where it rated as number one throughout the season on KBS. Produced by FUJI TV in association with Kyodo Television, the 11x60’ series will be set in Tokyo and … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal’s hit show “Suits” commissioned by Japan’s FUJI TV
Nippon TV establishes AX Entertainment, creates first eSports team
TOKYO – Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), Japan’s leading commercial broadcaster network and production powerhouse, has established AX Entertainment, a new eSports subsidiary company that will create its first eSports team AXIZ, a multi-gaming team comprised of professional gamers from various genres. The first competition will be card games where the team will participate in RAGE Shadowverse Pro League, a professional online card game battleground. In … [Read more...] about Nippon TV establishes AX Entertainment, creates first eSports team
GRB Entertainment’s documentaries land in new territories
SHERMAN OAKS – GRB Entertainment’s documentaries continue to prove their global appeal, with five programs being sold to networks in Australia, Germany, Greece, Poland, Japan, Italy, and Sweden. Walt: The Man Behind the Myth has been picked up by OTE in Greece. Exploring Walt Disney’s great impact on pop culture, this documentary is narrated by Dick Van Dyke and is the official biography of Disney. It is filled with never before- seen colour home movies with his family … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment’s documentaries land in new territories
CBS Studios signs licensing agreement with Japan’s U-Next
LOS ANGELES & TOKYO – CBS Studios International has announced a multi-series, multi-year content licensing agreement with one of Japan’s largest SVOD platforms, U-Next. The agreement is the first of its kind between the two companies. U-Next subscribers will have access to over 1300 episodes of current and past programming from CBS Television Studios, including the NCIS franchise (NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans), Elementary, Hawaii Five-0, The Good Wife and for the … [Read more...] about CBS Studios signs licensing agreement with Japan’s U-Next
Fremantlemedia acquires Japanese Entertainment Format VS Kids
London – FremantleMedia has acquired the format rights to entertainment series Vs Kids from TV Asahi in Japan. Vs Kids pits former professionals against new generation stars, both champions in their respective categories, as they compete to see who will be the ultimate champion. When an ex-pro is pitted against a current young star of the same field in a serious match, real international competition rules apply. There are no advantages given to the kid champions nor handicaps to the pros, as … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia acquires Japanese Entertainment Format VS Kids
