Independent content distributor GoQuest Media Ventures has concluded a deal with leading Middle East content distributor Tanweer Group. The deal sees Tanweer Group acquire exclusive TV rights for the compelling drama series Ruby Ring for the MENA region. Ruby Ring is currently airing on Fox’s first Arabic channel FOX Rewayat which delivers curated dramas. Created by KBS and adapted from one of Korea’s most loved TV shows, Ruby Ring (95 x 45’) is a story of the fascinating and … [Read more...] about Goquest Media ventures seals deal for Ruby Ring for Mena region
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Bomanbridge Media closes over 200 hours of content in South Korea
SINGAPORE/SEOUL – Content distribution and production agency Bomanbridge Media has announced the sale of over 200 hours of content with key Korean channels KBS, EBS, CJ ENM English Gem, JEI TV, and more in the lead up to the BCWW Market on 5th September 2018. Public broadcaster KBS picked up multiple documentaries such as Baby Animals in the Wild and Queen of the Hunt, while EBS selected Secret Lives of Owls and the award-winning animated series Oddbods Season 2 (60x7’) by One … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media closes over 200 hours of content in South Korea
The Asian Pitch 2018 winners announced
MELBOURNE – Asian commissioning alliance The Asian Pitch (TAP) has announced the three winning projects of its annual funding scheme The Asian Pitch 2018. Ten applicants were shortlisted from over one hundred submissions and invited recently to present their projects in Seoul, South Korea, to a panel of producers from NHK, KBS and PTS. The three overall winning projects selected were: Singing in the Wilderness (China), directed by Dong-Nan Chen: After hiding in the … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch 2018 winners announced
Korea Content Platform utlizes Ooyala Flex Media Platform
SINGAPORE – Ooyala, a leading provider of software and services that simplify the complexity of producing, streaming and monetizing video, announced that Korea Content Platform, an American entertainment company offering K-Drama content, is utilizing the Ooyala Flex Media Platform as the unified platform to manage content and metadata from their partners, and automate the processing and publishing of content according to their business rules. This allows KCP to have a single source of truth for … [Read more...] about Korea Content Platform utlizes Ooyala Flex Media Platform
Teletubbies head to South Korea
HALIFAX, NS – DHX Brands, the dedicated brand management and consumer products arm of DHX Media, is pleased to announce that the new Teletubbies series has been picked up by South Korea’s leading public broadcaster, KBS. This is the first South Korean broadcaster signed for the new Teletubbies series. Additionally, SMG Holdings/Joon International has been appointed licensing agent for Teletubbies in South Korea and is expected to begin rolling out a consumer products program in the territory … [Read more...] about Teletubbies head to South Korea
Viu signs largest regional content deal up to date
HONG KONG – leading pan-regional OTT video service, Viu, has signed an agreement with JTBC, a leading Korean cable broadcaster, to offer Viu viewers access to over 80% of JTBC’s quality drama series and variety shows. It marks the largest regional content volume deal that JTBC has signed in Asia. Complementing its existing substantial Korean content from major broadcasters KBS, MBC, SBS and CJ E&M, Viu now offers its viewers the largest volume of Korean drama series and variety shows in … [Read more...] about Viu signs largest regional content deal up to date
