Warner Bros. International Television Production has revealed its slate of new programming for MIPTV, featuring a compelling range of documentary, reality and factual entertainment titles alongside a gripping new drama series. Leading the charge is D-Day: The Unheard Tapes (3x60’), a raw, revealing and powerful documentary series produced to coincide with the 80 th anniversary of D-Day in 2024. Using young actors lip-syncing to recorded wartime interviews with British, American and German … [Read more...] about WBITVP reveals MIPTV slate led by D-Day, Dating, DNA, & Drama Titles
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Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
The Asia Video Summit, the marquee conference for the video industry, kicked off in Hong Kong this year from 13 – 14 March, as part of the HK Entertainment Expo. The Summit opened with an overview on the state of video in Asia, and how scale had redefined the industry. Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, shared that the ecosystem had changed, and a new pecking order was in place, with the global digital giants dominating video action in APAC, with a total video and screen … [Read more...] about Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
CJ ENM marks KCON’s First Launch In Hong Kong With KCON HONG KONG 2024
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM successfully wrapped up ‘KCON HONG KONG 2024’ held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on March 30th and 31st with enthusiastic response from fans. KCON HONG KONG 2024, which marked a powerful start for this year’s KCON, ended with enhanced K-POP fan-focused content and a spectacular show packed with global trends. This KCON is even more significant as it marked the first-ever KCON in Hong Kong. As the world's largest K-POP festival, KCON's first time in Hong … [Read more...] about CJ ENM marks KCON’s First Launch In Hong Kong With KCON HONG KONG 2024
Tiny Desk Concerts Come to NHK WORLD-JAPAN
JAPAN is set to produce and air tiny desk concerts featuring Japanese musicians. "tiny desk concerts JAPAN" will be an adaptation of the series originated by the American public broadcaster, NPR. Artists perform in an intimate setting with acoustics that match the atmosphere. Audiences around the world have embraced the format, which now attracts superstars such as Taylor Swift and BTS as well as up-and-coming entertainers. With a platform license from NPR, NHK WORLD-JAPAN will introduce … [Read more...] about Tiny Desk Concerts Come to NHK WORLD-JAPAN
BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
BBC – creator, producer and distributor of distinct British content globally – announced a new deal with Amazon Music that will make BBC podcasts available on the streaming service for the first time outside the UK. Subscribers to Prime and Amazon Music Unlimited services can now exclusively access a curated suite of over 50 of the BBC’s most popular podcasts ad-free, including notable BBC titles such as Americast, BBC Global News Podcast, Dua Lipa: At Your Service, The Global Story, Infinite … [Read more...] about BBC Strikes Deal with Amazon Music to Bring BBC Podcasts to Amazon Music Listeners Globally for the First Time
Keshet International unveils spring slate brimming with diverse premium content ahead of MIPTV
Global content producer and distributor Keshet International (KI) is officially unveiling its Spring 2024 Slate ahead of MIPTV, while announcing its acquisition of two upcoming dramas selected as part of the 2024 MIP Drama Showcase. Kelly Wright, KI’s MD of Distribution, says, “As a Sales team, we are excited to be talking to clients in Cannes this April about our latest Spring Slate, which really got buyers talking when we previewed them in London last month. It’s a competitive market out … [Read more...] about Keshet International unveils spring slate brimming with diverse premium content ahead of MIPTV