Malaysian drama film, Rise Ini Kalilah has been picked up by Netflix and will go to air from February 26. The film released in Malaysian theaters and in Singapore in September. Involving six intertwined fictional tales, Rise documents personal stories and struggles in the build up to last year’s historic general election in Malaysia. To the surprise of many, the election was a people’s revolt, deposing corrupt prime minister Najib Razak, and the ruling party after 61-years of rule. It was … [Read more...] about Netflix Buys Malaysian Election Drama Film Rise
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Netflix announces Dear Ex
Netflix, the global leading entertainment streaming platform, announced that the Mandarin-language film Dear Ex, winner of multiple awards across Asia, will premiere globally starting February 1. Dear Ex was written by Yuting Xu and Shiyuan Lu and directed by Yuting Xu and Zhiyan Xu. The all-star cast, including Roy Chiu, Yinshuan Xie, Spark Chen and Joseph Huang, brings to the screen a story of diverse and sometimes conflicting family values in a refreshing and fascinating way that … [Read more...] about Netflix announces Dear Ex
Netflix acquires global rights for Astro’s first Hong Kong Original Mini Series
Astro announced that Netflix has acquired the worldwide rights for its first Hong Kong original drama series, Demon’s Path. The 13-episode drama series will be available to Netflix subscribers worldwide (except in China) from 22 December 2018. Celestial Movies Channel had earlier picked up the rights for Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is also available on BOO, Astro’s Asian Horror Channel in Malaysia and the Philippines. Demon’s Path was … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires global rights for Astro’s first Hong Kong Original Mini Series
Telemundo reveals the cast in the highly anticipated return of La Reina Del Sur
La Reina Del Sur features members of the original series and an internationally acclaimed ensemble comprised of Raoul Bova, Paola Nuñez, Antonio Gil, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Mark Tacher, Kika Edgar, Flavio Medina,Eduardo Santamarina, and Eric Roberts. Telemundo announced the full cast of La Reina Del Sur, the much-anticipated return of the network’s most successful series in its history. International film and television star Kate del Castillo (The 33, Ingobernable, Weeds, All … [Read more...] about Telemundo reveals the cast in the highly anticipated return of La Reina Del Sur
High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
TiVO’s Vice President outlines top five IPTV challenges
ASIA-PACIFIC – Over-the-top services like Netflix have changed the game. According to a Nielsen study, globally, 32% of the respondents said they planned to cut the cord in favour of an online-only service. By 2021, the APAC region will have added 107 million new VOD subscribers, with a 220 percent surge in revenue through SVOD expected. Traditional pay-TV operators need to respond if they want to hold onto existing customers, minimise churn and attract new ones. It’s not all doom … [Read more...] about TiVO’s Vice President outlines top five IPTV challenges
