This story appears in the March-April 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. Entrepreneur Sudip Mukherjee has worn many hats. His career spans two decades across leadership and management roles in leading start-ups in various industries such as trading and food processing. Sudip is making a jump into the media industry with a brand-new OTT service dubbed Biiggbang Amusement. Launched in January, the service offers compelling stories in short-form content delivered through seamless online … [Read more...] about Sudip Mukherjee: Creating a Biiggbang in the Indian OTT space
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FILMART Online attracts 7,000 international participants
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market | Online (FILMART Online) attracted nearly 7,000 industry participants from 81 countries and regions over four days, with the release and promotion of some 2,200 film and television productions. Having become more familiar with doing business through online platforms, exhibitors and buyers used the online meeting function at FILMART Online to participate in more than 2,000 … [Read more...] about FILMART Online attracts 7,000 international participants
Series Mania announces revised dates for 2021 edition
Having previously announced new dates for May/June of this year, Rodolphe Belmer, President of Series Mania, and Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, announced that given the COVID vaccination campaigns around the world which will only continue to expand and succeed, the Series Mania team has reached out to all of its partners and has now confirmed new dates for Series Mania 2021. Taking place in Lille, France, and the Hauts-de-France region, the Series Mania … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces revised dates for 2021 edition
CNN International announces Selina Wang as new Asia-based correspondent
CNN announced on 14 July the appointment of award-winning journalist Selina Wang as an international correspondent based in Asia. Wang will report on key stories from the Asia-Pacific region for CNN’s television and digital platforms. “I am delighted to welcome Selina to CNN as we continue to strengthen our commitment to Asia,” said Ellana Lee, Senior Vice President and Managing Editor, Asia Pacific, and Global Head of Features. “The Asia story has never been so critical and Selina’s deep … [Read more...] about CNN International announces Selina Wang as new Asia-based correspondent
SynProNize launches content company in Dubai, former Disney executive Raju Venkataraman to serve as board advisor
SynProNize Co-Founders Nitin Michael and Hasnaa Descuns announced the launch of their new content production and distribution agency which will partner with top digital platforms and linear broadcasters in APAC, Africa and the Middle-East to both produce new content as well as deliver premium drama and lifestyle programming. Synpronize begins their operations with a healthy slate of new premium content from South Asia and the Middle East and their deep partnerships with producers in this … [Read more...] about SynProNize launches content company in Dubai, former Disney executive Raju Venkataraman to serve as board advisor
New HBO Asia original series Adventure Of The Ring begins production
HBO Asia announced that principal photography has begun in Taiwan for the eight-part hour-long Mandarin romantic comedy series, Adventure Of The Ring. Shooting will take place in Taipei till October 2019. Set and filmed in Taiwan, the series is scheduled to premiere next year across HBO Asia’s 23 territories on their on-air, online and on-demand platforms. Adventure Of The Ring tells the stories of different couples who come in contact with an engagement ring. On a morning commute, … [Read more...] about New HBO Asia original series Adventure Of The Ring begins production