Korean shows dominated global pop culture in 2021 and Netflix has the numbers to prove it. According to Don Kang, Vice President of Content at Netflix, global viewing hours of our Korean shows grew six-fold last year, compared to 2019. To date, Squid Game is the biggest show Netflix has ever launched, reigning as the most-viewed Netflix show in 94 countries at its peak. In fact, 95% of Squid Game’s viewership came from outside Korea, and many of these viewers went on to explore other Korean … [Read more...] about Netflix unveils Korean lineup for 2022
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Fremantle announces ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ acquired by HBO Max and Bell Media’s Crave
Fremantle announced that the 4 x 60’ high-end fashion series Kingdom of Dreams has been acquired by HBO Max in Europe, Latin America and Asia, as well as Crave in Canada. Employing a bold cinematic approach to non-fiction storytelling, Kingdom of Dreams will be a visually dazzling chronicle of the fashion world spanning three decades - from the early-1990s to the 2010s. It is a Golden Age, a time when the forces of ground-breaking creativity and disruptive business converge and … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces ‘Kingdom of Dreams’ acquired by HBO Max and Bell Media’s Crave
ZEASN introduces new smart TV solution Whale OS Turnkey 2.0 based on Novatek chipsets
ZEASN, the world’s leading provider of OTT and smart TV solutions, officially released a brand new smart TV solution: Whale OS Turnkey 2.0. Built on ZEASN’s Whale OS, the new turnkey solution offers highly customized UI, the most requested advanced smart TV features, and also brings the perfect native app experience to TV viewers, including top-tier native streaming apps: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Globoplay, etc. At present, Whale OS Turnkey 2.0 has provided industry-leading turnkey … [Read more...] about ZEASN introduces new smart TV solution Whale OS Turnkey 2.0 based on Novatek chipsets
Netflix to produce ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’
The Netflix Series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, a joint production between Netflix, Story Inc., and BUN-BUKU Inc., is set for global release on Netflix in 2022. Director Hirokazu Kore-eda will serve as showrunner, director, and writer for the eight-episode Netflix series drama adaptation of the original comic. This series will be the first Netflix production for the critically acclaimed creator to work on, who won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film … [Read more...] about Netflix to produce ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’
Former Woodcut Creative Director Derren Lawford to break the mould with the launch of new prodco Dare Pictures
Derren Lawford, former Creative Director of Woodcut Media has launched DARE Pictures, a cutting-edge production company with a focus on creating a broad range of premium content with diversity and inclusivity at its core for the UK and international market. Headquartered in London, DARE Pictures covers documentaries, drama, film and podcasts, with the purpose of harnessing the creativity of an award-winning international network of directors, authors, and producers dedicated to bringing … [Read more...] about Former Woodcut Creative Director Derren Lawford to break the mould with the launch of new prodco Dare Pictures
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
