The Netflix Series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, a joint production between Netflix, Story Inc., and BUN-BUKU Inc., is set for global release on Netflix in 2022. Director Hirokazu Kore-eda will serve as showrunner, director, and writer for the eight-episode Netflix series drama adaptation of the original comic. This series will be the first Netflix production for the critically acclaimed creator to work on, who won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film … [Read more...] about Netflix to produce ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’
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Nippon TV captures Annual Individual Ratings Triple Crown Title for 2021
Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, proudly announced that the company has captured the Annual Individual Ratings Triple Crown Title for 2021 by topping the charts as individual ratings champion in the All Day (6:00-24:00), Prime Time (19:00-23:00), and Golden Time (19:00-22:00) categories. This marks the eleventh consecutive year starting from 2011 in which Nippon TV has earned this title. Yoshikuni Sugiyama, Representative Director, President and Senior … [Read more...] about Nippon TV captures Annual Individual Ratings Triple Crown Title for 2021
Bilibili hosts annual New Year’s Eve gala ‘The Most Beautiful Night of 2021’
Bilibili, the leading video community for young generations in China, held “The Most Beautiful Night of 2021” New Year’s Eve gala on December 31, a cultural celebration for audiences to mark the end of the year. The peak popularity index of the livestream reached 310 million. This year the platform launched a “parallel performances” model, offering an innovative viewing experience. Audience members who registered for the livestream before 16:30 on December 31, could choose to watch the gala … [Read more...] about Bilibili hosts annual New Year’s Eve gala ‘The Most Beautiful Night of 2021’
Subhash Ghai’s ’36 Farmhouse’ to premiere soon on ZEE5 Global
ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform of South Asian Content, announced the release of Subhash Ghai’s 36 Farmhouse, produced by ZEE Studios and Mukta Arts Ltd. With the story and music done by the legend Subhash Ghai himself, the family drama is directed by Ram Ramesh Sharma and stars Amol Parashar, Sanjay Mishra, Flora Saini, Barkha Singh, Vijay Raaz, and Ashwini Kalsekar in pivotal roles. 36 Farmhouse is a complete family entertainer. The story revolves around three kids who … [Read more...] about Subhash Ghai’s ’36 Farmhouse’ to premiere soon on ZEE5 Global
Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part two)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part two)
Premium online video AdTech startup Pancast launches in Southeast Asia
Pancast, a premium online video marketplace, has launched in Southeast Asia (SEA), opening an office in Indonesia and appointing Miranti Herwinda as Country Manager. Pancast plans to aggressively expand across the region, tapping into Asia’s growing online video advertising market, which is expected to reach USD33.3 billion by 2025, representing 20% of the Asia Pacific digital ad pie and 40% in emerging markets like Indonesia. The company is working with leading Indonesian publishers to … [Read more...] about Premium online video AdTech startup Pancast launches in Southeast Asia