Ella Al-Shamahi and Datshiane Navanayagam are the new hosts of The Conversation, the BBC World Service English programme dedicated to highlighting and discussing incredible women and their experiences. The Conversation hears from women in different counties across the globe as they share first-hand their personal experiences and some of their most intimate insights, from what it’s like to be a woman in the music industry, to promoting women’s rights through sport, or working with local … [Read more...] about BBC World Service announce new presenters for series The Conversation
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Kanal 7 renews Redemption for season 3
Turkish daily drama series Redemption has been renewed for a third season by Kanal 7. The series, produced by Karamel Yapim, has risen to become the top rated show for the broadcaster having debuted in November 2022, and has regularly outscored premium weekly fare from Turkey’s major linear channels. “Redemption is a classic example of a series that succeeds because of great storytelling, and even though it has a more modest budget than some, the production is high quality, the perfomances … [Read more...] about Kanal 7 renews Redemption for season 3
Studio 100 International’s Mia and me YouTube Channel Surpasses 1M Subscribers
Studio 100 International is thrilled to announce a significant milestone for its popular "Mia and me" brand in Brazil, with the dedicated YouTube channel reaching over one million subscribers. This remarkable achievement has been honored by YouTube with the prestigious Gold Creator Award, recognizing the channel's popularity and the passionate fan base it has cultivated. "Mia and me," the enchanting series that blends live-action and animation to tell the adventures of Mia in the magical … [Read more...] about Studio 100 International’s Mia and me YouTube Channel Surpasses 1M Subscribers
Viu Original Private Bodyguard and Viu Original Adaptation What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim dominate viewership in March 2024
Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service, today announced the success of its latest Viu Original, Private Bodyguard, and Viu Original Adaptation, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, in Indonesia and the Philippines respectively. Both of these became the most watched shows on the platform within hours of being launched in their home markets. In addition, Private Bodyguard topped the chart in Malaysia while What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim became the second most … [Read more...] about Viu Original Private Bodyguard and Viu Original Adaptation What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim dominate viewership in March 2024
BBC Studios launches ‘BBC Kids’ as a monthly subscription service for the first time in Korea
BBC Studios announces that it will launch ‘BBC Kids’ in Korea as a monthly subscription service on Genie TV Kids Land, a dedicated IPTV service for young children, in collaboration with KT. Through this partnership, BBC Studios Asia will be bringing a wide range of children’s content to Korean audiences, available in one place for the very first time. The service will feature a mix of content in English language as well as a variety of popular titles dubbed into Korean for the very first … [Read more...] about BBC Studios launches ‘BBC Kids’ as a monthly subscription service for the first time in Korea
HanuMan becomes the second biggest Telugu opener to date on ZEE5 Global
ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has announced the huge success of HanuMan on the platform. After a successful theatrical run, this larger-than-life adventure, directed by Prasanth Varma and starring Teja Sajja, continues its winning streak on ZEE5 Global. On its first day, it ranked as the second-biggest Telugu movie to premiere on the platform till date, following the monumental success of RRR; and the second-biggest opener across all movies this … [Read more...] about HanuMan becomes the second biggest Telugu opener to date on ZEE5 Global