Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a number of deals for its hit kids’ series with broadcasters in Asia. Deals finalised by CAKE’s Director of Sales Julien Farçat include partnering in China with SVOD platform Hunan Mango TV on the second series of Mush-Mush & The Mushables and the longform series and shorts of Lucas The Spider with Uyoung. In Thailand, True Corp picked up over 275 episodes of content including school-based drama Dodo, surreal sci-fi comedy … [Read more...] about CAKE sells over 750 episodes in Asia
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Fremantle Scores Multiple Deals with Asia’s Biggest Broadcasters for Leading Documentaries & Dramas
Fremantle has unveiled its latest raft of deals across Asia for a selection of its flagship docu and drama series. With a spotlight on star-studded shows in the natural history, documentary, and drama genres, the content powerhouse successfully closed key sales deals across Asia’s premiere pan-regional and territory broadcasters. The year opened with key sales in the blue-chip nature documentary category, which continues to shine across diverse territories and languages. The centrepiece is a … [Read more...] about Fremantle Scores Multiple Deals with Asia’s Biggest Broadcasters for Leading Documentaries & Dramas
PCCW and CANAL+ forge strategic partnership to accelerate growth of Viu
PCCW Limited (PCCW) and CANAL+ Group (CANAL+) jointly announced today the formation of a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service with presence across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa. As a result of the transaction, CANAL+ will become a significant minority shareholder in Viu through a staggered investment of US$300 million* which includes an initial investment of US$200 million resulting in CANAL+ holding a 26.1% stake in Viu. In … [Read more...] about PCCW and CANAL+ forge strategic partnership to accelerate growth of Viu
Over 7,300 industry talents at FILMART and EntertainmentPulse
FILMART and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), assembled more than 7,300 leading entertainment figures from 41 countries and regions. The four-day content marketplace successfully showcased a great variety of cross-media, cross-genre content and brought numerous business opportunities for participants. The confident global exhibitors and buyers were delighted to network in person. “This is my first time attending … [Read more...] about Over 7,300 industry talents at FILMART and EntertainmentPulse
Viu launches Viu Scream Dates at Filmart; announcing slate of Viu original series for 2023
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today the launch of Viu Scream Dates, the fan meet offering across its markets. Viu Scream Dates aims to extend the Viu experience beyond the screens to further engage Viu-ers by bringing the stars closer to their fans via live events and experiences. This month will see Lee Je-hoon’s Vacation Fan Meet across three of its markets namely the Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore. For the next quarter, Viu is slated to bring … [Read more...] about Viu launches Viu Scream Dates at Filmart; announcing slate of Viu original series for 2023
Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens in Malaysia
As part of the New Astro Experience, we are expanding our streaming service with more Asian entertainment by welcoming the Viu app to our platform. Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens, including the Ultra Box for popular shows such as KDramas Taxi Driver 2 and Delivery Man, as well as other shows including Thai and Indonesian dramas, Viu Original series, Korean variety shows and more upcoming local titles. In celebration of this launch, Astro is also rewarding all Ultra Box … [Read more...] about Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens in Malaysia
