Celebrating over a decade of unparalleled contributions to the global content development landscape, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania (Festival: March 20-27, 2026), has announced that the Series Mania Forum (Forum: March 24-26, 2026) has selected the Republic of Korea as its first Country of Honour. As such, KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), a government organization that oversees and coordinates the promotion of the Korean content industry, along with … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces Korea as its first Country of Honour
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Bomanbridge Media Licenses Over 250 Hours of Factual Content Across Asia Pacific
International content distribution and production company Bomanbridge Media closed over 250 hours of factual sales across Asia Pacific for its broad catalogue of programming in the lead-up to ATF 2025. Across the pan-regional landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery Asia acquired Chefs Uncut (6×30’) and Thai Street Food: Best Kept Secrets (6×30’), while BBC Studios Asia picked up The Great Wall with Ash Dykes (6×60’). Across Southeast Asia, Thai Public Broadcast Services (TPBS) licensed more than … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media Licenses Over 250 Hours of Factual Content Across Asia Pacific
Double Vision, ABS-CBN and Astro Shaw join forces for major new Malaysia-Philippines co-production agreement
At ATF, three significant players in the ASEAN television market announced that they are to collaborate for a major new co-production agreement. Malaysian production company Double Vision and Malaysian studio Astro Shaw will now work with ABS-CBN, the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, to produce three new drama series over the next two-three years. Under the terms of the partnership, the three series – each 10 hours in length – will be made available to viewers as … [Read more...] about Double Vision, ABS-CBN and Astro Shaw join forces for major new Malaysia-Philippines co-production agreement
Nippon TV announces Greek adaptation of Mother set to premiere on Alpha TV and stream on HbbTV
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, has announced that the Greek adaptation of its acclaimed drama series Mother will premiere in Greece on Alpha TV and stream on Alpha TV’s HbbTV beginning September 25th. Celebrated for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, the series has already captivated audiences across multiple international markets, now recording 11 international remakes altogether. The announcement was made by Sally Yamamoto, Scripted Format Sales … [Read more...] about Nippon TV announces Greek adaptation of Mother set to premiere on Alpha TV and stream on HbbTV
The Ink Factory takes John le Carré’s espionage thriller A Most Wanted Man to Korea with VO Media
Award-winning London and LA-based independent studio The Ink Factory (The Night Manager, The Pigeon Tunnel) is partnering with Korean production company VO Media – founded by veteran producers Park Bo-kyeong and Kim Shin-ho – to develop a new series adaptation of John le Carré’s acclaimed espionage thriller novel A Most Wanted Man. The screenplay for the new Korea-set adaptation will be penned by Kim Yun-shin, with the project being led by Producer Kim Shin-ho for VO Media. Additionally, VO … [Read more...] about The Ink Factory takes John le Carré’s espionage thriller A Most Wanted Man to Korea with VO Media
Bundesliga International lands historic three-year deal with MBC for the MENA region
The Bundesliga will be available to millions of football fans throughout the Middle East and North Africa region, after a three-year partnership was struck with media powerhouse MBC GROUP. The move comes as part of the Bundesliga International’s global growth strategy to ensure maximum exposure in a rapidly growing fanbase. Recognised as the largest and leading media conglomerate in MENA, and present in every Arab-household, MBC GROUP will now bring the Bundesliga to its core sports offering … [Read more...] about Bundesliga International lands historic three-year deal with MBC for the MENA region








