ITV Studios has announced a raft of deals for its non-scripted programming in the Asia Pacific across its diverse factual and entertainment catalogue. The record-breaking, award-winning ITV Studios format Love Island, now commissioned in over 20 territories, continues to go from strength to strength with various international series of the hit show acquired across the region. Netflix has bought Love Island USA S3 (ITV Entertainment) to be streamed in select territories in Southeast Asia, while … [Read more...] about ITV Studios unveils a slew of non-scripted sales in Asia Pacific, including multiple ‘Love Island’ deals
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Asia Video Summit wraps up a week of events highlighting the resilience of the industry
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) ended off the year with a series of virtual conferences attended by over 1600 delegates across Asia Pacific, and its first in-person industry conference and dinner in over two years, Resilience 100, at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. The Asia Video Summit which was supported by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor was honoured to have Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP, Secretary for Commerce and … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit wraps up a week of events highlighting the resilience of the industry
Silvergate Media brings ‘Hilda’ movie special to global audiences this December
Silvergate Media is readying the upcoming release of Hilda and the Mountain King an epic 80-minute movie special that will launch exclusively on Netflix's global streaming platform from December 30th. Adapted from Luke Pearson’s sixth graphic novel in the Hilda series, Hilda and the Mountain King picks up where the shocking cliff-hanger ending of Hilda Season 2 left off. Finding Hilda stranded in troll country with the body of a troll. Her quest to change back into her human form and reunite … [Read more...] about Silvergate Media brings ‘Hilda’ movie special to global audiences this December
Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Kim Sung-Yoon, Director, ‘Itaewon Class’
Itaewon Class, the 2020 K-drama aired in Korea by JTBC and streamed around the world on Netflix has captivated audiences with its compelling story of an ex-convict who tries his luck in the restaurant business while vowing to take revenge on the death of his father. Originally based on a webtoon of the same name, Itaewon Class won the Best Drama Series category at the 25th Asian Television Awards in 2020. The series was well-received not just in Asia but around the world, making it to many … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards Alumni Spotlight: Kim Sung-Yoon, Director, ‘Itaewon Class’
Netflix launches ‘Top 10 on Netflix’
Netflix announced that it has launched 'Top 10 on Netflix', a new website with weekly global and country lists of the most popular titles on its service. Netflix will publish its new weekly “Top 10 on Netflix” every Tuesday based on hours viewed from Monday to Sunday the previous week for both original and licensed titles. They've broken the lists down as follows: global Top 10 lists for Films (English), TV (English), Films (non-English) and TV (non-English), as well as rankings for over 90 … [Read more...] about Netflix launches ‘Top 10 on Netflix’
Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
On November 9, Astro unveiled its all-new Astro experience, enabling customers to stream Netflix on Astro TV and enjoy better value and savings with new subscription packs. The all-new Astro packs are designed for customers who love the streaming and connected world, enabling them to stream all the shows they love on Ultra Box and soon, Ulti Box. Customers can now enjoy their favourite shows all in one place with Astro, from global streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, … [Read more...] about Astro unveils an all-new Astro experience with the addition of Netflix to its service
