HONG KONG/MUMBAI/SINGAPORE – In a landscape still dominated by TV, the Asia Pacific online video industry is on a sure path to more than double its share of video industry revenues ex-China from 9% in 2017 to 20% by 2023, according to analysis released today by Media Partners Asia (MPA). The findings will be presented at the APOS Summit (April 24-26), a leading event for industry leaders in media, telecoms and entertainment. The analysis covers 12 markets: Australia, India, Japan, Korea, … [Read more...] about Online Video Industry to double its share by 2023
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Lost in Space to premiere on Netflix
The Robinsons made the decision to begin a new life in space together, and now nothing is stopping them. In this featurette Mina Sundwall (Penny Robinson), Molly Parker (Maureen Robinson), Taylor Russell (Judy Robinson), Parker Posey (Dr. Smith) and showrunner Zack Estrin, reveal how to be determined, stick together and master the challenges ahead. Lost in Space premiered on April 13, 5PM (SGT), exclusively on Netflix. Lost in Space is a Netflix Original dramatic and modern … [Read more...] about Lost in Space to premiere on Netflix
Netflix reveals launch date for K-Variety “Busted!”
SEOUL, KOREA – Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, announced that its first Netflix Original Korean variety show Busted! I Know Who You Are will launch on May 4, available exclusively to Netflix members globally. Busted! is a new type of K-variety where 7 main cast members position themselves as bumbling detectives that set out to solve a fun-filled mystery in each of the episodes. The show features an all-star K-variety cast including Yoo Jae-suk, Lee … [Read more...] about Netflix reveals launch date for K-Variety “Busted!”
Netflix and Formula 1 Announce Exclusive Docu-Series
Formula 1 and Netflix are proud to announce a season-long collaboration culminating in an original docu-series of the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship, to be screened in early 2019. This Netflix original series will be the first to truly immerse the audience inside the cockpits, the paddock and the lives of the key players in Formula 1. The series will have unparalleled and exclusive access to the world’s fastest drivers, team principals and owners, as well as Formula 1’s own … [Read more...] about Netflix and Formula 1 Announce Exclusive Docu-Series
Netflix acquires worldwide rights to two films
LOS ANGELES, CA – Netflix announced today that it has acquired worldwide rights to Sandi Tan’s creative odyssey Shirkers, which had its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, where Tan won the Directing Award in World Cinema Documentary. Adding to its robust slate of documentary shorts, Netflix also acquired Zion, a ten-minute film directed by Floyd Russ about a young wrestler who was born without legs and finds acceptance and community within the world of … [Read more...] about Netflix acquires worldwide rights to two films
Season three of hit series The Deep confirmed
DHX Media, A Stark Production and Technicolor announced that Australia’s ABC ME has ordered 13 new half-hour episodes of the global hit series The Deep, bringing the total number of episodes to 52 half-hours. Season three of The Deep will be available to Netflix members worldwide, and on DHX Media’s own Family CHRGD in Canada. The Deep follows the adventures of the Nekton family—a brilliant team of underwater explorers. With state-of-the-art technology and an unquenchable thirst for … [Read more...] about Season three of hit series The Deep confirmed
