Chinese company Beijing Joy Culture Media Co., Ltd. (JCM) received distribution rights for two Russian animated series produced by Parovoz Studio, commissioned by Digital Television Russia Media Holding and The All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK). Digital Television Russia and Beijing Joy Culture Media Co., Ltd. (JCM) have entered into a distribution agreement on four seasons of Be-Be-Bears and two seasons of Leo and Tig to be broadcast on local television … [Read more...] about Digital Television Russia’s animated projects continue to spread in China
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GoQuest Media: Where East meets West
This story appears in the March-April 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. Mumbai-based GoQuest Media has grown exponentially since its inception in 2013. Beginning with the distribution of local content, the independent distributor has evolved as one of the leaders in the global entertainment landscape, specialising in the distribution of international dramas and scripted formats. Apart from Mumbai, GoQuest Media has established its footprint in the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and a local … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media: Where East meets West
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios have announced their first partnership for the launch of premium British drama brand, BBC First, as an SVOD service on the CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform in Taiwan and for the first time in Indonesia. CATCHPLAY+ is one of Asia Pacific’s most pioneering streaming service providers, while BBC Studios is a leading global content company with British creativity at its heart. The home of quality, original British dramas, BBC First features award-winning talent in front of … [Read more...] about CATCHPLAY+ and BBC Studios bring the best of UK drama to Indonesia and Taiwan through BBC First
A+E Networks® Korea launches second Korean scripted drama ‘Dramaworld’
Dramaworld will premiere in Asia on April 2. In South Korea, it will premiere on the Lifetime Korea channel, and also on a local OTT provider, TVing. Additionally, global OTT platform iQIYI will air Dramaworld simultaneously in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, while in Japan, streamer U-NEXT will serve as the main platform. Leading into MIPTV, A+E Networks International holds all distribution and remake rights in Asia. Dramaworld (co-produced by Third Culture Content … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® Korea launches second Korean scripted drama ‘Dramaworld’
TeamTO and CAKE kick-off ‘Angelo Rules’ Season 5 with first-ever Christmas special
Leading creative content studio TeamTO and top kids entertainment specialist CAKE are pleased to announce the greenlighting of a fifth Angelo Rules series with co-production partners France Télévisions, Canal+ and Super RTL. The launch of Angelo Rules Season 5 (1 x 60’ + 46 x 11’) will kick off with Angelo’s first-ever Christmas comedy special which will be broadcast on Canal+ and Super RTL on Christmas day 2021. This year, Angelo finds himself on Santa’s naughty list and gets stuck reliving … [Read more...] about TeamTO and CAKE kick-off ‘Angelo Rules’ Season 5 with first-ever Christmas special
Sudip Mukherjee: Creating a Biiggbang in the Indian OTT space
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