SINGAPORE – Netflix has launched new Mandarin series Meteor Garden 2018. Scripted, directed and produced by multi-talented showrunner Angie Chai, who teams up with renowned producer Adam Tsuei, this new rendition will recreate the sensation, which swept Asia 17 years ago. Meteor Garden 2018 introduces a new generation of the “F4” cast with talents including Xu Xi Di, Amber Kuo and Harlem Yu. Meteor Garden 2018 premiered exclusively on Netflix globally excluding Thailand, Philippines … [Read more...] about Netflix premieres “Meteor Garden 2018”
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Fear comes to Netflix with Indian horror “Ghoul”
MUMBAI – Netflix is set to launch its first Indian original horror series, titled Ghoul, this summer. All three episodes will be available at the same time to over 125 million Netflix members in 190 countries, including India, on August 24. Ghoul, produced in partnership with Phantom Films, Ivanhoe and Blumhouse, stars Radhika Apte and Manav Kaul. This is Netflix’s first venture into the horror genre in India. From the makers of Insidious, Get Out and Udta Punjab, Ghoul … [Read more...] about Fear comes to Netflix with Indian horror “Ghoul”
SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code
SINGAPORE – Leading subscription video-on-demand services across ASEAN have come together to announce the creation of a self-regulatory Subscription Video-on-Demand Industry Content Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) to safeguard consumer interests. The providers include Astro, dimsum, Fox+, HOOQ, iflix, Netflix, tonton, TVB and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. The Code sets out principles to ensure that content offered on these participating … [Read more...] about SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code
Netflix brings “Mr. Sunshine” to the world
SEOUL – Netflix has licensed the new Korean original drama Mr. Sunshine, a 24-episode series from the creators of the global hit series Descendants of the Sun, to premiere on Netflix around the world. Mr. Sunshine, written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok, will premiere exclusively on Netflix starting July 7, with episodes streaming on the same day of its Korean broadcast in the U.S. and Asian territories excluding Korea. The series will then premiere in Japan on July 8 … [Read more...] about Netflix brings “Mr. Sunshine” to the world
Netflix renews Korean original “Busted!” for second season
SEOUL, KOREA – Netflix has announced that its first original Korean variety show Busted! I Know Who You Are will be returning for a second season. Netflix will continue to team up with producers Cho Hyo-jin, Chang Hyuk-jae and Kim Ju-hyung of Company SangSang. Featuring an all-star cast including Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Jong-min, Ahn Jae-wook, Park Min-young, Sehun of Exo, and Kim Se-jeong of Gugudan, the 10-episode season debuted exclusively on Netflix on 4 May with the … [Read more...] about Netflix renews Korean original “Busted!” for second season
LG U+ to Offer New Mobile Customers Three Months of Netflix Service
LG U+ announced that between May to end of June, it will be offering a promotional three months’ subscription of Netflix service to new members who sign up for its unlimited high-speed mobile data plan, who can enjoy the full Netflix experience without worrying about additional costs to their monthly membership fees. This includes gaining access to the complete Netflix content library in Korea, including original titles such as House of Cards, Stranger Things, Okja and Narcos, as well as other … [Read more...] about LG U+ to Offer New Mobile Customers Three Months of Netflix Service
