Korea -Netflix has signed an exclusive international licensing agreement with JTBC, a South Korean nationwide general cable TV and broadcasting company, for the network’s new Friday/Saturday TV series Man x Man. Apart from being a Netflix original series, Man x Man is also Netflix’s first simulcast of a Korean drama in over 20 languages to millions of subscribers across the world. Except for Korea and the US, Man x Man will stream globally on Netflix the same time as it premiers on JTBC. In … [Read more...] about Netflix simulcasts new Korean original series
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Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
Seoul, Korea – Asia’s leading content and media company CJ E&M’s new TV series Chicago Typewriter has launched an impressive take off in Korea. Merely three days after its premiere, the drama ranked first among cable channel programmes in the same time slot, also ranking first among female/male adults in their 20s to 40s. Even before its first air, Chicago Typewriter accrued much interest by having the three requisites for a successful drama: star cast, acclaimed producer, and … [Read more...] about Chicago Typewriter to become hit drama
MP & Silva appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Singapore – MP & Silva has promoted Suhyeon Cho to Chief Commercial Officer. Cho, who joined MP & Silva in 2008, has been promoted from Managing Director, Japan and Korea. In that role he was responsible for all company operations in Japan and Korea. As Managing Director, Japan and Korea, Cho built a strong and highly successful business division, and established MP & Silva as an integral part of the two countries’ sports media rights markets. His major achievements have been the … [Read more...] about MP & Silva appoints Chief Commercial Officer
108 Media expands distribution channels
Berlinale 2017 - 108 Media announces that it has extended its distribution lines to include Korea, Japan and Scandinavia, and will look to extend to the UK in the first quarter of 2017 as the company continues to increase its global footprint following a strong 2016. 108 Media, launched in 2011 by founder and CEO Abhi Rastogi, already distributes content to all major platforms in North America and operates extensive distribution channels across Asia, with a primary focus on … [Read more...] about 108 Media expands distribution channels
A+E appoints Yongsun Soh
New York – A+E Networks has appointed Youngsun Soh as General Manager, A+E Networks Korea, it was announced by Edward Sabin, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks. In her new role, Soh will be responsible for developing and delivering on the vision, strategy and business initiatives for A+E Networks in Korea, including building the A+E brands and audience, growing advertising sales and developing content investment plans that support those initiatives. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about A+E appoints Yongsun Soh
CASBAA warns Indian TV Regulations
India - CASBAA, the Association of Asia’s pay-TV Industry warmly applauded the judicial review in India for proposed extension and tightening of its pay-TV rate regulations. The Madras High Court is currently reviewing the clash between the rights of copyright owners around the world and new tariff regulations proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Indian law gives copyright owners the ability to price and sell their creative works. In filing the Madras suit, the … [Read more...] about CASBAA warns Indian TV Regulations
