KC Global Media Distribution has announced the upcoming worldwide premiere of the new ten-episode Taiwanese series “A Controversial Entertainer.” The highly anticipated comedic drama, which KC Global Media Distribution introduced at last year’s Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), is set to premiere on Netflix, iQIYI and NOW TV on May 15. Singtel will follow June 8. Additional territories will be announced in the near future. “A Controversial Entertainer” follows the story of Pan Hao, a petty … [Read more...] about KC Global Media’s A Controversial Entertainer lands on Netflix
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Nippon TV expands LA Business Office with appointment of Nick Ower for North America and Latin America
Nick Ower has joined Nippon TV LA Business Office as Director of Development & Sales, Unscripted, where he will help drive the company’s format strategy across North America and Latin America. Reporting to Tom Miyauchi, Head of Nippon TV LA Business Office, Nick will work closely alongside Tom as a client-facing lead, representing Nippon TV and Gyokuro Studio’s unscripted format catalogue to broadcasters, streamers, and production partners across the region. In his new role, Nick will focus … [Read more...] about Nippon TV expands LA Business Office with appointment of Nick Ower for North America and Latin America
Huace chooses Utopai Studios’ PAI to power next-generation cinematic storytelling at global scale
U.S.-based Utopai Studios and China-based Huace Film & TV Co. Ltd. have announced a partnership under which Huace will use PAI, Utopai Studios’ cinematic storytelling artificial general intelligence, as its core engine for long-form narrative creation. Built and extensively trained for the entertainment industry, PAI will empower Huace to elevate its content development, creative iteration, and global localization at an unprecedented scale. Huace has made a massive annual usage commitment … [Read more...] about Huace chooses Utopai Studios’ PAI to power next-generation cinematic storytelling at global scale
Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and South Korea’s SBS formalise partnership to co-produce globally appealing media content
The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and South Korean television and radio network, SBS Co., Ltd (SBS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly create media content for global audiences and strengthen capabilities for media companies and professionals in Singapore and South Korea. Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, Republic of Singapore, witnessed the signing of the MOU during an industry learning trip in … [Read more...] about Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and South Korea’s SBS formalise partnership to co-produce globally appealing media content
60 Day Hustle Expands Globally With Beach House Pictures, Kelly Mi Li Set to Host Singapore Edition
Sonic Gods Studios is taking its breakout business competition format “60 Day Hustle” global. The Los Angeles-based studio has inked a partnership with Fremantle’s Asia-based label Beach House Pictures to co-produce a Singapore-set international version of the series, marking the franchise’s first major expansion outside the U.S. The new edition will be hosted by entrepreneur Kelly Mi Li, best known as a creator and star of the Netflix reality hit Bling Empire, bringing her experience as both … [Read more...] about 60 Day Hustle Expands Globally With Beach House Pictures, Kelly Mi Li Set to Host Singapore Edition
CJ ENM Earns Two Nominations at the Banff Rockie Awards
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM has once again demonstrated its global content competitiveness with two nominations at the prestigious Banff Rockie Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the global television industry. Established in 1979, the Banff Rockie Awards recognize the most outstanding and innovative television and digital content from around the world each year. The awards are often considered among the top three global television honors alongside the Primetime Emmy … [Read more...] about CJ ENM Earns Two Nominations at the Banff Rockie Awards
