Filipino anime fans are in for a treat as Singapore-based August Media Holdings’ video-on-demand streaming service POPTV introduces “Bento,” an all-new anime channel that offers hundreds of anime titles including simulcasts fresh from Japan. This move is part of POPTV’s vision of becoming the ultimate one-stop entertainment service for Filipinos. After offering a slate of local blockbuster movies and Filipino-dubbed Asian content via POPTV, and Filipino-dubbed kid shows via POPTV Kids for the … [Read more...] about POPTV launches anime channel Bento
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No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
More and more people across the Asia Pacific region are getting into the habit of streaming. According to a report from SpotX in 2021, over 400 million people are now using OTT video streaming services in the region, with over 69% of video viewers watching streaming videos at least once a week. With the surge of viewership driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, homegrown Asian OTT platforms have continuously been innovating to meet the demand for more content. And as streaming becomes more … [Read more...] about No way but up for Asia’s homegrown streaming platforms
