Formula E and MNC Group announced a new broadcast partnership in Indonesia to air ABB FIA Formula E World Championship races live on free-to-air channel iNews and the first-ever Jakarta E-Prix on RCTI, the nation's leading FTA TV. Beginning this season, the new agreement will also see ABB FIA Formula E Championship races feature across MNC Group's media portfolio of free-to-air, linear pay-TV channels and IPTV services including MNC Vision, MNC Play, and Vision+ TV plus internet-delivered … [Read more...] about Formula E and MNC Group announce new multi-year broadcast partnership in Indonesia
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HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
With a highly respected career in production and distribution, Therese Hegarty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HELIUM. Most recently Chief Executive of Seven Studios Group - helming the group’s entities and activities across Sydney, Melbourne, London, Auckland and Los Angeles, and previously VP Production & Business for Beyond International, Therese has extensive experience in program development, production and distribution across both production company and broadcast … [Read more...] about HELIUM appoints Therese Hegarty as CEO
‘South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space’ webinar recap: Simran Hoon of The Q identifies gaps in the free-to-air market
There are plenty of opportunities in India’s free-to-air market but how can new players tap into this huge market? Simran Hoon, Chief Executive Officer of youth-focused general entertainment channel, The Q, delivered a presentation on January 20 at Television Asia Plus’ recent webinar, “South Asia: A look at India’s Content Space,” where she talked about India’s free-to-air (FTA) space and identified the gaps and opportunities in the market. According to Simran, the Indian FTA market is … [Read more...] about ‘South Asia: A Look at India’s Content Space’ webinar recap: Simran Hoon of The Q identifies gaps in the free-to-air market
Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
ABC Commercial has announced the sale of their hilarious scripted comedy Aftertaste (4K or HD 6x30') to US streaming giant Acorn TV. Set in the stunning Adelaide Hills wine region of Australia and featuring a cast of diverse international characters the story follows universally renowned yet volatile celebrity chef, Easton West’s spectacular fall from grace. Humiliated he returns to his hometown where he endeavors to rebuild his career and restore his reputation, with the help of his … [Read more...] about Acorn TV acquires hit ABC series ‘Aftertaste’
Woodcut Media digs deep with ‘Murdered at First Sight’
Woodcut Media has been commissioned by Sky UK to produce the powerfully emotive true-crime series Murdered at First Sight for Sky Crime. The series is scheduled to TX on the channel in March. Murdered at First Sight (10 x 1hr)tells the first-hand stories of some of the most complex and hard-to-solve murder cases: stranger murders. With these cases, there are no disgruntled partners, no jealous relatives, no family squabble… they leave behind devastated families and terrified communities. And … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media digs deep with ‘Murdered at First Sight’
All-new Korean mystery thriller ‘Grid’ to debut on Disney+ on February 16
On February 16, Disney+ audiences are invited to cling to the edge of their seats as they step into the fast-paced thrilling world of the highly anticipated new Korean series Grid. Centered around a group of people hot on the trail of a mysterious figure known only as “the Ghost,” the individuals and mysterious government organizations must work together to track the figure down and uncover why, 24 years after creating the Grid system to protect the planet from devastating solar winds, “the … [Read more...] about All-new Korean mystery thriller ‘Grid’ to debut on Disney+ on February 16