This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Television Asia Plus interviewed six media executives on the content trends for 2021 and the strategies they’re implementing in terms of local production and acquisitions. While 2020 may have been a challenging year for the industry, these interviews show that not only has the industry been able to adapt to the current circumstances brought on by the pandemic, but there is something to look forward to from these companies … [Read more...] about What’s next for content in 2021?
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Eccho Rights enters formats pact with SBS Contents Hub
Eccho Rights have made an agreement with SBS Contents Hub in South Korea, to represent two of the broadcasting giant’s top scripted formats. By embarking on this partnership, the two companies will continue to develop and expand upon the scripted format business from South Korea that has proved hugely fruitful in recent times. Queen of Ambition is the story of a woman born into poverty who will let nothing stand in her way as she tries to rise to the top, while a man, a hopeless romantic, … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights enters formats pact with SBS Contents Hub
A+E Networks Korea launches the first Korean premium scripted drama ‘Backstreet Rookie’ with worldwide premiere set on 19 June
Backstreet Rookie, A+E Networks Korea’s first foray into premium scripted drama, will premiere simultaneously around the world. A+E Networks® International holds worldwide distribution rights, signing on to the show as its first investor in 2019 which paved the way for its development and production. It has now signed global SVOD partners for a worldwide premiere. Starting June 19, the series will air as a Friday-Saturday drama on SBS in Korea, followed by Lifetime Korea. In addition, A+E … [Read more...] about A+E Networks Korea launches the first Korean premium scripted drama ‘Backstreet Rookie’ with worldwide premiere set on 19 June
Australian Screen Production Industry issues COVID-Safe Guidelines
The Australian screen production industry released COVID-Safe Guidelines to help get the industry back to work. The Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Screen Sector Task Force, comprising the Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), Screen Australia, the Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), Screen Producers Australia (SPA), State and Territory Agencies, Guilds, ABC, SBS, Ausfilm and major production companies, to support a safe return to production in … [Read more...] about Australian Screen Production Industry issues COVID-Safe Guidelines
Korea Content Platform utlizes Ooyala Flex Media Platform
SINGAPORE – Ooyala, a leading provider of software and services that simplify the complexity of producing, streaming and monetizing video, announced that Korea Content Platform, an American entertainment company offering K-Drama content, is utilizing the Ooyala Flex Media Platform as the unified platform to manage content and metadata from their partners, and automate the processing and publishing of content according to their business rules. This allows KCP to have a single source of truth for … [Read more...] about Korea Content Platform utlizes Ooyala Flex Media Platform
SBS commissions Armoza Formats’ social experiment Sex Tape
Belgium’s SBS has now commissioned Armoza Formats’ social experiment Sex Tape. The local adaptation will air on their VIJF channel during prime time and will star leading sexologist Goedele Liekens. Casting for the couples who will participate has already begun. The new commission follows on from last week’s announcement that the format, developed by Armoza Formats and based on the idea pitched by Dr. Shelly Varod, has been commissioned in the UK by Channel 4. Sex Tape … [Read more...] about SBS commissions Armoza Formats’ social experiment Sex Tape