The nation has also deeply penetrated into the global distribution market promoting made in Japan content from movies to dramas, formats, reality series and other genres. Japanese content is highly sought after in the Asia- Pacific region, Europe and America. Taking the lead as the Country of Honour of MIPCOM 2016, the Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan’s (BEAJ) General Producer, Mr Yamada tells K. Dass of the nation’s broadcast progress and plans. In the last few years, the … [Read more...] about Japan takes center stage
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Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
OTT players like iFlix, Hooq and Viu are expected to thrive as long as they account for the distinctiveness of each Asia-Pacific market. The three regional players have taken a compelling approach to emerging markets, focusing on and trying to understand the demands and challenges faced by local consumers. As part of this approach, iFlix, Hooq and Viu have established strategic partnerships, offered services at market sensitive prices and developed features appropriate for the available … [Read more...] about Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
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How is Asia-Pacific absorbing the Smart TV concept? In developed markets such as Japan, Korea and Australia where Smart TVs are commonly used, they’re following the trends of their Western counterparts. For the advanced markets, Smart TV adoption is like Europe and the U.S., so they’ll just keep increasing. I don’t think it has reached 50% mark yet, but they will keep growing. In some markets, especially in Southeast Asia and South Asia, which are emerging markets in the developing world, they … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Broadcasting
“Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
Los Angeles/Amsterdam – Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Kyle MacLachlan will be the guest of honour at an exclusive cocktail party, hosted by CBS Studios International at MIPCOM in Cannes, for the highly -anticipated return of the new Twin Peaks on Showtime in the U.S. MacLachlan will be attending a photo call at the Press Club terrace and walking the red carpet at the MIPCOM opening party as well. With a career spanning over 30 years, MacLachlan has been part of some of the television’s … [Read more...] about “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan heads to Cannes
GRB Entertainment announces new titles for MIPCOM
Sherman Oaks, CA - GRB Entertainment announced a slate of new titles to debut at MIPCOM. As the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s death approaches, GRB brings a doc on his life and career with exclusive footage and over 50 interviews with celebrities, directors, and animators. WALT: the Man behind the Myth is the official biography of Walt Disney, sanctioned by The Walt Disney Family Foundation. Real-life crime is often more dramatic than fiction and GRB Entertainment owns many … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment announces new titles for MIPCOM
GRB Entertainment brings titles to MIPCOM
Sherman Oaks, CA - GRB Entertainment is bringing three new Spanish-language titles to MIPCOM including a comedic feature film, an investigative series, and a wildlife program. Enchufe Sin Visa, an undocumented comedy is a feature film from YouTube's EnchufeTV and follows six Latinos travelling to the USA for the first time. They will deal with awkward social situations, language barriers and awful food, all while on the run from immigration officers. Fugitivos de la Ley features a team … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment brings titles to MIPCOM