ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has always presented Originals across languages and genres with meaningful and purposeful content and adding to the list is another original Hindi film. 200 is a compelling narrative chronicling the oppression and injustice suffered by Dalit women and the circumstances which led them to take a drastic step. Set in the context of atrocities against women, the film captures an incident where 200 women took law and … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces original film ‘200’, inspired by true events
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COLORS Odia launches new show ‘Raajnandini’
COLORS Odia announced the launch of its new show Raajnandini. In its endeavor to entertain audiences with compelling stories, the new dubbed show will focus on women-centric drama. Starting 26th July, Raajnandini will air every day at 6 pm and 10 pm. Raajnandini is the story of two daughters-in-law, Meera and Ahalya. Ahalya is the perfect daughter-in-law, while Meera is just the opposite. But what happens when it all falls on Meera to save the house from ruin, especially when no one trusts … [Read more...] about COLORS Odia launches new show ‘Raajnandini’
5 Asian romance dramas on iQiyi that will make you love ‘love’ again
Let’s face it, there’s nothing like the tingly sensation you feel when your date plants a goodnight kiss on your cheek, or the rush of euphoria when everything about you two just seems to fit oh, so perfectly. Yet, there’s also the risk of crushing heartbreak and lone nights where you’d think: “What if?”. With all its highs and lows, what exactly is it about ‘love’ that we love? What is it about new romances that make us squeal and combust (internally) with excitement? Whether you’re … [Read more...] about 5 Asian romance dramas on iQiyi that will make you love ‘love’ again
Rainmaker Content to distribute selected Viaplay Originals from NENT Group
Rainmaker Content, the international distributor specialising in drama, factual and special event programming, has inked a distribution agreement with Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), the operator of the fast-expanding Viaplay streaming service. Rainmaker will act as a worldwide distribution partner for selected scripted Viaplay Originals, with NENT Group retaining the necessary rights for Viaplay’s existing and future markets. Of the four Viaplay Originals included at the start … [Read more...] about Rainmaker Content to distribute selected Viaplay Originals from NENT Group
GoQuest Media seals deal with India’s MX Player
Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has joined forces with leading Indian entertainment super app, MX Player for an exclusive two series licensing deal. This association sees MX Player acquire the Indian rights to two captivating Ukrainian dramas Ruby Ring (95 x 45’) and I’m On Your Side (48 x 45’) produced by Media Group Ukraine (MGU), Ukraine’s largest media holding company. Capturing the attention and imagination of audiences around the world, Ruby Ring has aired in more … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media seals deal with India’s MX Player
Asia’s e-sports broadcasters unlock an exciting world of gameplay
This story appears in the June-July 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. Asia’s e-sports and gaming sector has thrived amidst these challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdowns being the new normal and more people staying at home, the sector has seen rapid growth in the past year. According to a report from VentureBeat, game revenues for PC and mobile in Southeast Asia and Taiwan is forecast to grow to USD 8.3 billion in 2023 from USD 5 billion in 2019. The … [Read more...] about Asia’s e-sports broadcasters unlock an exciting world of gameplay