Netflix Japan has revealed a slate of reality and variety shows, as it continues to invest in the category for local audiences. The news was shared as part of the APAC Unscripted Showcase held in Seoul, where Netflix Japan's unscripted lead Dai Ota spoke about the upcoming line-up . The shows announced are as follows: Seoul-set romance reality Love Like A K-Drama premiering November 28th Unique dating series Love Village renewed for a second season Is She The … [Read more...] about Netflix Japan announces Unscripted Line-up, including Love Like A K-Drama
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BBC to show revelatory Fremantle documentary series Shadow of Truth
Fremantle today announces that its ground-breaking true crime series Shadow of Truth will air in the UK on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. The series will also be coming soon to ntv and RTL Crime in Germany. The series, which originally aired in Israel in 2016, will also include a new 5th episode filmed this year detailing the aftermath of one of world’s most notorious and controversial murder trials. Shadow of Truth is produced by Silvio Productions, a Fremantle company. The … [Read more...] about BBC to show revelatory Fremantle documentary series Shadow of Truth
Netflix acquires Nippon TV’s rom-com drama Turn to me Mukai-kun
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service, has acquired Nippon TV’s upcoming ready-made rom-com drama "Turn to me Mukai-kun" (60 min. eps.). The series will stream on Netflix Japan starting July 12th, immediately after Nippon TV’s Wednesday primetime air slot, with global streaming of the series to follow on all Netflix outlets. Hulu Japan will also stream the series immediately after … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires Nippon TV’s rom-com drama Turn to me Mukai-kun
Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 final cast unveiled
Netflix today announced the remaining cast to join the second season of global hit Squid Game, as anticipation continues to soar after the first cast members were revealed at Tudum earlier this month. This week, cast members and showrunners gathered for their first table read, with the production of Squid Game Season 2 starting later this year. From rising stars to veteran actors, the ensemble cast boasts a diverse range of talent and experiences. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who won an Emmy … [Read more...] about Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 final cast unveiled
Studio Dragon’s See You in My 19th Life gains global popularity
Premium storyteller group Studio Dragon’s ‘See You in My 19th Life’ has reached high popularity globally. ‘See You in My 19th Life’ (directed by Lee Na-jeong/written by Choi Young-lim and Han Ah-reum/planned by Studio Dragon/produced by Studio N and Finecut) has been captivating the audiences worldwide. According to the global OTT ranking website FlixPatrol, ‘See You in My 19th Life’ has ranked within Top 10 of Netflix’s TV shows (including both English and non-English contents) in 33 countries. … [Read more...] about Studio Dragon’s See You in My 19th Life gains global popularity
Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales in CEE
Keshet International (KI) has inked multiple deals for scripted formats and finished tape in the CEE region, including its first format license for Duo Productions’ stylish 8x60’ relationship thriller, Too Much Love (L’homme qui aimait trop). The global content producer and distributor has sold the format rights to TV JOJ, one of the leading free-to-air broadcasters in Slovakia. Originally created by prolific Canadian writing duo Michel d'Astous and … [Read more...] about Keshet International completes raft of scripted sales in CEE
