As short-form vertical drama continues its rapid global expansion, the market remains heavily dominated by Chinese platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox, as well as Western content built on sensationalized tropes of billionaire romances and revenge plots. However, Indian content giant One Life Studios is charting a distinct path to global success by leveraging culturally rooted, emotion-first storytelling. In an exclusive interview with Television Asia Plus, Shashank Singh, Lead – Syndication … [Read more...] about One Life Studios Takes Emotion-Driven Indian Microdramas to Global Audiences
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Sony Pictures Networks India unveils the title of its much-anticipated show Family Full House with Rohit Sharma
Sony Pictures Networks India has announced the title of its upcoming show, Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. Headlined by India’s World Cup-winning captain, Rohit Sharma, the show marks his much-awaited entertainment debut. Introducing a refreshing family entertainer Family Full House with Rohit Sharma will premiere on 19th September 2026. With this show, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV continue to strengthen their proposition of bringing distinctive, brand-safe, and high-impact … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India unveils the title of its much-anticipated show Family Full House with Rohit Sharma
U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
U-NEXT of USEN & U-NEXT GROUP has announced that it is entering into a comprehensive, long-term strategic partnership in Japan with NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Extending beyond the licensing of films and television series, the alignment also incorporates the launch of Universal+ – NBCUniversal's international streaming brand – in Japan, and future experiences at Universal Studios Japan, joint marketing initiatives, the global expansion of … [Read more...] about U-NEXT and NBCUniversal Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Japan to Create New Entertainment Ecosystem
Eccho Rights lands My Sweet Lie on Mediaset in Italy
International distributor Eccho Rights has licensed the hit Turkish comedy-drama My Sweet Lie (Benim Tatlı Yalanım) to Mediaset in Italy, where the series premiered on Canale 5 this August, and will continue to air daily on the broadcaster’s streaming service, Mediaset Infinity. Produced by O3 Medya for Star TV, My Sweet Lie was one of the top-rated Turkish dramas of its launch season and has since travelled widely around the world. The series stars Furkan Palalı, Aslı Bekiroğlu and Lavinya … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights lands My Sweet Lie on Mediaset in Italy
PubMatic Appoints Megan Ramm as Global Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth as AI Transforms Digital Advertising
PubMatic, Inc., the leading AI-powered ad tech company delivering digital advertising performance, has announced the appointment of Megan Ramm as Global Chief Revenue Officer. The appointment reflects PubMatic's strong momentum and positions the company to accelerate its expansion with advertisers and agencies as AI transforms how digital advertising is bought, sold and optimized. Based in New York, Ramm will lead PubMatic's global revenue strategy and execution across publisher and buyer teams … [Read more...] about PubMatic Appoints Megan Ramm as Global Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth as AI Transforms Digital Advertising
Tim Hawkins shoots 4×4 success with Sony’s new FX5 in the Australian outback
Sydney-based Director of Photography Tim Hawkins, one of Australia’s most respected television shooters, has given a powerful early endorsement to the recently launched Sony FX5 after using a pre-production unit in demanding real-world conditions on Series 19 of Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. With more than three decades of experience across broadcast television, documentary, lifestyle and reality programming, Hawkins is well placed to judge whether a camera can genuinely deliver when it … [Read more...] about Tim Hawkins shoots 4×4 success with Sony’s new FX5 in the Australian outback









