Having announced its first-ever deal with Netflix to stream 30 titles in 24 Asian countries and territories in November 2021, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, has partnered once again with Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service, to make 20 episodes of its hit entertainment show Old Enough! available worldwide with subtitles in 32 languages from March 31st, 2022. This marks the first time that a Nippon TV program will stream globally to over 190 countries … [Read more...] about Nippon TV and Netflix finalize deal to globally stream ‘Old Enough!’
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GlobalData: Asia Pacific pay-TV service revenue growth to remain stagnant through 2026
The Asia-Pacific pay-TV services market is expected to see sluggish growth in revenue from US$62.5bn in 2021 to US$64.7bn in 2026, reflecting a meagre CAGR of 0.7%, mainly due to the continued decline in cable TV subscriptions and a drop in average spend per pay-TV account in the region, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Asia-Pacific pay-TV Forecast Model (October-2021) indicates that pay-TV subscriptions will increase at a marginal CAGR of 1.4% over the … [Read more...] about GlobalData: Asia Pacific pay-TV service revenue growth to remain stagnant through 2026
Netflix confirms returning cast and wrap of production for second season of ‘Alice in Borderland’
Netflix today confirmed the returning cast and wrap of production for Alice in Borderland: Season 2 - starring Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, and directed by Shinsuke Sato. The second season will be available in December 2022. The second season of Alice in Borderland caused a frenzy in Japan and around the world when it was released in December 2020. The story follows Arisu and Usagi, who have lost the meaning of life, as they risk their lives in the hope of returning to their original … [Read more...] about Netflix confirms returning cast and wrap of production for second season of ‘Alice in Borderland’
Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate
Netflix announced that it is developing 15 unscripted projects, seven of which are already available or launching this year. The new slate includes a rich variety of genres, from comedy, reality television to documentaries. Fans of dating shows can look forward to Love Village as well as a new season of The Future Diary, while Love is Blind: Japan is now casting for its second season, which is set to launch next year. Netflix is also rolling out a wide selection of documentaries ranging … [Read more...] about Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate
Emma Cooper appointed as Chair of Australians in Film
The Board of Australians in Film (AiF) is delighted to announce the appointment of respected producer Emma Cooper as its new Chair. Cooper has been a board member for four years and is the current Deputy Chair. She takes over from outgoing Chair Simonne Overend who will remain on the board as a member of the Executive Committee and assume the new role as Chair of Industry Development. Cooper is a former Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles Public Relations and Brand Strategist. Throughout her … [Read more...] about Emma Cooper appointed as Chair of Australians in Film
Silvergate Media announces the broadcast launch of new animated series ‘The Creature Cases’
Silvergate Media (Silvergate), producer of global hit IP Octonauts, is excited to announce plans for the broadcast launch of its new animated series, The Creature Cases, which follows the adventures of a unique detective duo who specialise in solving animal mysteries. The first season will debut on Netflix’s global streaming platform from 12th April 2022. Aimed at children aged 4-7 years, The Creature Cases is an original series created by Head Writer/Producer, Gabe Pulliam, with executive … [Read more...] about Silvergate Media announces the broadcast launch of new animated series ‘The Creature Cases’
