Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has licensed a drama package deal to Disney+ Hotstar, one of the largest online video streaming platforms in India. This association sees Disney+ Hotstar acquire the Indian rights to three thrilling European dramas, Civil Servant and Debt to the Sea produced by Serbian telecommunications and cable TV operator Telekom Srbija and Traitor produced by multi-service provider Elisa Estonia and Estonian public broadcaster ERR. Produced in … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media licenses drama package deal to Disney+ Hotstar
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ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
Among the major lessons that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown families around the world is that long-term financial security is an absolute necessity. This reality dawned with great impact on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), especially when over 1.7 million of them have been repatriated since the start of the pandemic, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). In a bid to help OFWs achieve financial wellness and come home to the Philippines for good, Sun … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN, Sun Life partner to provide financial education for OFWs via ‘Shine On, Overseas Pinoy’ on TFC
SynProNize announces acquisition of two Arabic TV series for Africa and Asia
Nitin Michael and Hasnaa Descuns, co-Founders of SynProNize, Dubai-based content distribution and production company, announced that they are continuing to move Arabic dramas into new territories in Africa and Asia by acquiring two premium television series: Al Ekhwa (aka The Siblings) which will be licensed into Ghana and Haramlek (aka Seraglio) which will be licensed into Bangladesh. The Siblings (Al Ikhwa) Events revolve around five brothers who inherit their father’s estate after his … [Read more...] about SynProNize announces acquisition of two Arabic TV series for Africa and Asia
TBS partners with NAVER WEBTOON to launch a webtoon production company in South Korea
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. (TBS) has reached an agreement with South Korea’s market-leading digital comics platform NAVER WEBTOON, a subsidiary of the country’s largest ICT company NAVER, along with Japanese manga production company SHINE Partners, to launch Studio TooN, a new webtoon production company in South Korea as a joint venture of three companies. With this new venture, TBS aims not only to enter the webtoon production business, but also to enhance its offering of … [Read more...] about TBS partners with NAVER WEBTOON to launch a webtoon production company in South Korea
Taiwan Cinema returns to Cannes’ Marché du Film with nearly 100 Taiwanese titles
In 2022, the Marché du Film, which combines film art and commerce will run from May 17 to 25. “Taiwan Cinema” presented by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) will participate in Marché du Film through a combination of its online and physical markets with the support of the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (BAMID). After being limited to only the online platform over the past two years due to the pandemic, TAICCA will, for the first time, return to Cannes with a physical … [Read more...] about Taiwan Cinema returns to Cannes’ Marché du Film with nearly 100 Taiwanese titles
Abacus Media Rights acquires ‘Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain?’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), an Amcomri Entertainment company, acquires global distribution rights for BriteSpark Films’ Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain? This unique one-hour documentary airing on 16th May, commissioned by Channel 4, utilises rare archive footage about Elon Musk, the on/off richest man in the world, Time’s Person of the Year 2021, a flamboyant entrepreneur and billionaire, whose Tweets can move stock markets and spark buying and selling frenzies. In his most recent … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights acquires ‘Elon Musk: Superhero or Supervillain?’