Blue Ant has announced the sale of the acclaimed comedy series, Kim’s Convenience (65 x 30’) to Peacock, NBCUniversal’s premium streaming service in the U.S.. As part of the deal, Blue Ant Rights & Streaming has licensed all five seasons of Kim’s Convenience to stream on Peacock, giving new and returning viewers across the U.S. access to every episode of the award-winning series. The deal builds on the company’s multifaceted relationship with Peacock, which has included original productions, … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Licenses Kim’s Convenience to Peacock in the U.S.
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U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
U-NEXT of USEN & U-NEXT GROUP has announced that it is entering into a comprehensive, long-term strategic partnership in Japan with NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Extending beyond the licensing of films and television series, the alignment also incorporates the launch of Universal+ – NBCUniversal's international streaming brand – in Japan, and future experiences at Universal Studios Japan, joint marketing initiatives, the global expansion of … [Read more...] about U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
All3Media International lands targets in five continents for Two Brothers Pictures’ The Assassin
All3Media International has announced Two Brothers Pictures’ “five-star knockout triumph” (The Times) The Assassin has been acquired by partners across five continents to premium partners including AMC, HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC Studios and NBCUniversal, who join co-production partner ZDF(Germany) and Stan (Australia). Described as a “thrilling, suspenseful action series” (Mamamia), which is “stylish, witty, tightly written and massively entertaining” (The Guardian), the six part … [Read more...] about All3Media International lands targets in five continents for Two Brothers Pictures’ The Assassin
NBCUniversal Promotes Caroline Cleland to VP, Asia Pacific, International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer
NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC (NBCUIN & DTC) has announced that Caroline Cleland has been promoted to VP, APAC, for the division. In this newly created role, Cleland will lead the strategic and operational direction of NBCUIN & DTC’s linear channels and direct-to-consumer businesses across Asia Pacific, overseeing Programming, Acquisitions, Commercial, Marketing, Creative and Production, continuing to drive the growth and performance of the portfolio. Cleland takes on … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal Promotes Caroline Cleland to VP, Asia Pacific, International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer
NBCUniversal Promotes Chris Taylor to Managing Director, Asia Pacific
NBCUniversal (NBCU) has announced that Chris Taylor has been promoted to MD, APAC, TV Distribution and International Networks & DTC. In this expanded role, Taylor will retain his existing remit overseeing content sales/distribution, networks and DTC in Australia & New Zealand, extending responsibility for sales/distribution, networks and DTC, across Asia Pacific. Taylor takes on this expanded leadership position following the appointment of Justin Che – outgoing MD, APAC – to President … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal Promotes Chris Taylor to Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Asia’s media & entertainment industry returned in full force at ATF 2023
The 24th edition of Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s global and leading entertainment content market and conference, closed its doors for 2023 on an exceptional note this December 8, with a congregation of 4,511 trade professionals, including 911 buyers from 55 countries and regions, reflecting the industry’s continued confidence in the annual Asian event. Yeow Hui Leng, Group Project Director of ATF said, "Despite industry uncertainties, Asia remains an important region. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s media & entertainment industry returned in full force at ATF 2023
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