Carter, the first major Korean movie from Netflix in the second half of 2022, is premiering worldwide on August 5, and it’s all about the titular agent who has to risk his life while figuring out who he is. Directed by Jung Byung-gil, renowned for his adrenaline-pumping action cinematography, Carter stars Joo Won, who has established a strong presence in diverse genres of K-dramas and films. Two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the DMZ that has … [Read more...] about Netflix debuts trailer and release date for Korean action film ‘Carter’
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South Korea multiplay service revenue to grow at 2.4% CAGR over 2021-2026, forecasts GlobalData
Multiplay service revenue in South Korea is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% from $6.9 billion in 2021 to $7.7 billion in 2026, driven by the steady rise in the number of multiplay households and growth in the average monthly multiplay household spending, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s South Korea Multiplay Services Forecast (Q1 2022) reveals that the number of multiplay service households in the region will … [Read more...] about South Korea multiplay service revenue to grow at 2.4% CAGR over 2021-2026, forecasts GlobalData
Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment continues global expansion, adds first members in APAC region
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world’s leading coalition dedicated to protecting the dynamic legal ecosystem for creative content, is expanding its global reach and impact with the addition of the first two Asia-based media and entertainment companies operating in key Asian markets. Hong Kong-based video streaming platform Viu and Thailand’s leading cable satellite TV provider True Visions are the latest members to join the growing coalition dedicated to combating … [Read more...] about Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment continues global expansion, adds first members in APAC region
Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
Malaysian animation production house Lil Critter Workshop launches in the UK
Acclaimed Malaysian animation house Lil Critter Workshop (LCW) is expanding its global footprint, setting up an animation studio in the UK. Based in Bristol, LCW’s new studio will focus on developing the company’s own IP, working with creative talent, studios and co-production partners in the UK and across Europe. Headed by LCW’s Co-Founder and Executive Producer Walid Omar, the studio will be looking to recruit both senior development executives and creative staff as well as working with … [Read more...] about Malaysian animation production house Lil Critter Workshop launches in the UK
Humble Bee Films names Richard Thomson as Executive Chair
Leading Bristol-based independent premium factual production company Humble Bee Films announced that Richard Thomson has joined the company as Executive Chair. Former Wall to Wall Managing Director Thomson, who has also previously held senior management roles at Tiger Aspect, Endemol and Optomen Television has joined the Attenborough’s Life in Colour producer after working with the business for two years in a freelance Non-Executive Director capacity. Humble Bee Films was launched in … [Read more...] about Humble Bee Films names Richard Thomson as Executive Chair
