The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)’s marquee event of the year for the video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returns with a bang to wrap up a tumultuous year for media with five component events spread over two weeks and running the gamut of virtual, physical and hybrid. Kicking off this year’s Asia Video Summit will be the annual Policy Roundtable to be held on 11 November, which brings industry legal and policy experts together with regulatory officials from jurisdictions across the … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
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Netflix acquires teenage thriller TV series ‘COYOTES’
Panache Productions, Wild Bunch TV and Netflix announced the worldwide broadcast of the series COYOTES on Netflix from December, 2nd. Developed and produced by Panache Productions (André Logie) and Compagnie Cinématographique (Gaëtan David) for RTBF, this Belgian-Luxembourg production has been acquired by the platform for worldwide distribution. Summer’s looking good for the Coyote Squad, the mixed-gender scout patrol that gathers annually in the small Belgian village of Warnaffe. Then one of … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires teenage thriller TV series ‘COYOTES’
Netflix bets big on Japanese content and creators with growing slate across both anime and live-action
Betting big on Japanese content and storytelling, Netflix celebrated an ambitious slate of projects and collaborations with top local creators and talent at the Netflix Japan Festival 2021, proudly expanding on the slate of 90 Japanese Netflix titles already available to date. Entertaining both audiences in Japan, which continues to be one of the most important countries for the growth of Netflix, as well as fans of Japanese culture around the world, Netflix is committed to bringing best in … [Read more...] about Netflix bets big on Japanese content and creators with growing slate across both anime and live-action
Nelvana to develop preschool series with iconic children’s TV creator Keith Chapman
Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana has teamed up with globally renowned children’s television writer, producer and creator, Keith Chapman, to develop and produce a new original preschool series Bella’s Bro-Bots. Inspired by Chapman’s daughter, the animated preschool series is gearing up for development this fall. “Known for his compelling storytelling, Keith Chapman has created some of the most beloved characters for kids,” said Athena Georgaklis, Head of Development, Nelvana. “When pitched the … [Read more...] about Nelvana to develop preschool series with iconic children’s TV creator Keith Chapman
Nippon TV finalizes first-ever deal with Netflix to stream 30 titles in 24 Asian countries and territories
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, has partnered with Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service, for the first time to make 30 of its biggest drama series and entertainment shows available outside Japan, all across Asia. The first 15 titles have just started to stream in October. Titles include its mega-hit 2011 drama series I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper, whose last episode broke records with a 40% viewer rating in Japan and has also been successful as a … [Read more...] about Nippon TV finalizes first-ever deal with Netflix to stream 30 titles in 24 Asian countries and territories
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquires Locomotive Global
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced last week the acquisition of a majority stake in Locomotive Global Inc. Locomotive Global Inc., a production company based in India, is led by industry veterans Scott Anderson, former programming and acquisition strategy head for the Hallmark Channel who also was with Starz/Encore and Liberty Media Corporation, and Sunder Aaron, co-founder of … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquires Locomotive Global
