Flame Distribution is delighted to announce its appointment as the global distributor for the stunning three-part natural history documentary series Life in Colour with David Attenborough, in partnership with Humble Bee Films and SeaLight Pictures. The premium documentary series that employs ground-breaking technology and is presented by the world-renowned natural history icon Sir David Attenborough, is co-produced by Bristol-based Humble Bee Films and Sydney-based SeaLight Pictures for … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution to handle global sales of ‘Life in Colour With David Attenborough’
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Netflix and VRT order ‘Diamonds’ from Keshet International and De Mensen
Netflix and VRT, Belgium’s public-service broadcaster for the Flemish community, are partnering to commission Diamonds, an eight-part crime drama set in the heart of the world’s largest diamond district. Co-created by Yuval Yefet (Fauda, Line in the Sand) and Rotem Shamir (Hostages, Fauda, Line in the Sand), Diamonds will be co-produced by Keshet International (KI) and De Mensen, Belgium’s leading production company. The story of a proud, centuries-old world fighting for survival within a … [Read more...] about Netflix and VRT order ‘Diamonds’ from Keshet International and De Mensen
Wattpad brand partnerships expand its presence in Southeast Asia with Culture Group as agency of record
Wattpad Brand Partnerships, Wattpad’s advertising and partnerships arm that helps brands build deep engagement with Gen Z consumers, has brought on Culture Group, Southeast Asia’s leading pop culture marketing agency as partnership Agency of Record. Culture Group will offer content-based opportunities for brands to connect with Wattpad’s massive Gen-Z audience through the power of storytelling. Joining forces with Singapore-based Culture Group as their partnership agency of record will allow … [Read more...] about Wattpad brand partnerships expand its presence in Southeast Asia with Culture Group as agency of record
New projects and new conditions: Industry leaders cite creativity and hope in 2021 projections
For a moment in 2020 half of the world was in lockdown. Confined to their homes, people turned to the media for comfort and entertainment. According to data firm Nielsen, in mainland China, this meant that television viewing increased by 70 minutes to 7 hours and 40 minutes per day, whilst in Taiwan, the first weeks of February saw television audiences grow by one million. Unable to attend live shows and cinemas, viewers chose streaming services for distraction, with Netflix declaring in July … [Read more...] about New projects and new conditions: Industry leaders cite creativity and hope in 2021 projections
Netflix expands its presence in Korea with two new production facilities
With Netflix subscribers eager to watch more original Korean series and films, the company announced that it has established two production facilities in Paju-si and Yeoncheon-gun, just outside of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, Korea. At YCDSMC - Studio 139, Netflix will lease six stages and supporting spaces of approximately 9,000 square meters. At the Samsung Studio, the company said it will also lease three stages of approximately 7,000 square meters. From 2015 to 2020, Netflix's … [Read more...] about Netflix expands its presence in Korea with two new production facilities
Spackman Entertainment Group’s ‘#ALIVE’ the number one Asian film on Netflix U.S. in 2020
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited ("Spackman Entertainment Group" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups, wishes to announce that #ALIVE, produced by the Company's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. ("Zip Cinema"), achieved the top position as the most-watched Asian film on Netflix in the U.S. for the year 2020. According to The Wall Street Journal, #ALIVE ranked 4th out of the top 10 … [Read more...] about Spackman Entertainment Group’s ‘#ALIVE’ the number one Asian film on Netflix U.S. in 2020