AMC Networks’ Acorn TV announced the commissioning of a second season of the popular British crime drama Whitstable Pearl with Acorn Media Enterprises from Buccaneer Media (Marcella, Crime). Based on the much-loved novels, “The Whitstable Pearl Mysteries” by Julie Wassmer, the second six-part series (6 x 45’) sees the return of Kerry Godliman (Ricky Gervais’ After Life) in the lead role as Pearl Nolan. Howard Charles also returns as DCI Mike McGuire and Frances Barber as Dolly Nolan, Pearl's … [Read more...] about Acorn TV commissions second season of ‘Whitstable Pearl’ from Buccaneer Media
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ZEE5 Global announces second season of ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’
After the success of season one and the lockdown special, ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announces Never Kiss Your Best Friend Season 2. Returning to the fan favourite franchise are lead actors Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh, who are currently shooting in London with the rest of the crew. The eight-episode web series takes off from where the last season ended. Season 2 narrates the story around two best friends, Tanie and Sumer played by Anya Singh and … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces second season of ‘Never Kiss Your Best Friend’
TechStorm makes landmark inaugural launch in Bangladesh
TechStorm, Southeast Asia’s largest and leading 24/7 Asian Esports, gaming and tech media network has announced its inaugural launch in Bangladesh. From late November, TechStorm’s content is available on Toffee and Binge, premier video streaming apps and go-to entertainment platforms carried by both Banglalink, one of the country’s leading digital communications service providers with 35 million subscribers; and Robi Axiata, the country’s second-largest mobile provider with 51 million … [Read more...] about TechStorm makes landmark inaugural launch in Bangladesh
Satellite remains an essential element of video distribution alongside the growth of OTT
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) hosted its annual Satellite Industry Forum on Thursday, 18 November as a virtual conference, to end off the Asia Video Summit umbrella of events this year. The Forum opened with a look at Satellite Trends and Forecasts Post-Covid with Caleb Henry, Senior Analyst, Quilty Analytics. The traditional satcom industry continues to be in a state of rapid change, and still in a state of turmoil. While the industry is currently dominated by a handful of major … [Read more...] about Satellite remains an essential element of video distribution alongside the growth of OTT
Fremantle announces Season 2 of Steve Backshall’s ‘Expedition’ to launch in 144 territories
Fremantle announced that Expedition Series 2, with award-winning wildlife expert and naturalist Steve Backshall, will launch in 144 territories across the globe. Produced by True to Nature Productions for UKTV, the 6 x 60’ second season will launch in the UK on 28th November on Dave channel, in addition to on-demand service UKTV Play. The second instalment is also set to air on France Télévisions (France), PBS (US), BBC Earth (Africa, Asia and via Blue Ant Media in Canada), Discovery (Latin … [Read more...] about Fremantle announces Season 2 of Steve Backshall’s ‘Expedition’ to launch in 144 territories
TechStorm audience growth rate exceeds 500%; Platform count in the Philippines rises at CAGR 240% through 2021
TechStorm, the region’s leading and fastest-growing esports, gaming media organization has announced a record year of further unprecedented growth in 2021 and a year-on-year uptick in both aggregate audience and number of partner platforms across Asia. It announced a total of 122 partner platforms year-to-date, registering a stellar platform Growth Rate of 458% as of November 2021 just north of two years since its launch in early 2019. The company successfully achieved robust growth with a … [Read more...] about TechStorm audience growth rate exceeds 500%; Platform count in the Philippines rises at CAGR 240% through 2021