This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Television Asia Plus interviewed six media executives on the content trends for 2021 and the strategies they’re implementing in terms of local production and acquisitions. While 2020 may have been a challenging year for the industry, these interviews show that not only has the industry been able to adapt to the current circumstances brought on by the pandemic, but there is something to look forward to from these companies … [Read more...] about What’s next for content in 2021?
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Flame Distribution inks sales with South Korean broadcaster, multiple SVODs in China
Premium factual distributor Flame Distribution has finalised a raft of sales agreements in South Korea and China on a selection of the company’s unscripted series and specials. The announcement was made today by Fiona Gilroy, Content Sales and Acquisitions Director, Flame Distribution. In South Korea: Public broadcaster KBS has snapped up Greta Thunberg: The Voice of the Future (1 x 57’) which tells the true story of how the actions of one Swedish teenager went on to inspire a global movement … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution inks sales with South Korean broadcaster, multiple SVODs in China
Netflix picks up Philippine adaptation of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ aired on GMA Network
GMA Network’s adaptation of the hit South Korean series Descendants of the Sun breaks new ground as it comes to Netflix Philippines this November. Descendants of the Sun Philippines which was recently awarded as Most Popular Foreign Drama by the Seoul International Drama Awards will stream on Netflix beginning 13 November. Descendants of the Sun Philippines is GMA’s biggest drama for 2020, in celebration of its 70th anniversary. It is the first GMA drama to stream on Netflix which boosts the … [Read more...] about Netflix picks up Philippine adaptation of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ aired on GMA Network
Goquest Media ventures seals deal for Ruby Ring for Mena region
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
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
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