SINGAPORE – BlockPunk has rebranded its anime crypto site CryptoAnime as BlockStudios, to reflect its long-term vision as a blockchain entertainment studio for creators and fans. With the rebrand, BlockStudios has also signed exclusive original content deals from top Japanese filmmakers Kazuto Nakazawa and Takashi Shimizu known for their work on Kill Bill: Volume 1 and The Grudge respectively. The content deals are a world first for anime content on a blockchain platform with known … [Read more...] about BlockStudios signs with famed Japanese filmmakers following rebrand
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Toggle’s first docuseries produced by Beach House Labs
SINGAPORE – Toggle has launched its first ever original documentary series titled Wild City Rescue. The series is produced by Beach House Labs, a division of Beach House Pictures that specialises in digital and branded content. The eight-part, 15-minute observational documentary series is a spin-off of the globally successful and award winning Wild City series featuring David Attenborough. The series showcases the unsung heroes of Singapore who dedicate their lives to the protection … [Read more...] about Toggle’s first docuseries produced by Beach House Labs
Gusto TV to launch in Singapore
OTTAWA – Gusto Worldwide Media has confirmed the launch of its linear channel, Gusto TV, in Singapore. The channel will be available through Singapore's first pay-tv operator StarHub TV and StarHub's OTT service, StarHub Go. This is the first time Gusto TV, from Canada, will be available internationally. "We're very excited to launch Gusto TV in Singapore. This is a major step to reaching our 2018 international expansion goals and we're happy that our first overseas … [Read more...] about Gusto TV to launch in Singapore
HOOQ appoints Andrew Marshall as General Counsel
SINGAPORE – Leading Southeast Asian video-on-demand service HOOQ has appointed Andrew Marshall as its new General Counsel to lend his legal and regulatory expertise to the streaming platform as it evolves across its five markets. Marshall will be based at the HOOQ company headquarters in Singapore. “I am delighted to have a legal professional of Andrew’s calibre join the HOOQ family. With his vast experience at Disney and ESPN, as well as his knowledge of the technology space in … [Read more...] about HOOQ appoints Andrew Marshall as General Counsel
StarHub TV to refresh content line-up
SINGAPORE – StarHub TV customers can look forward to a slate of fresh and exciting content with seven brand new channels coming their way. The channels – CuriosityStream HD, Travelxp HD, Gusto TV HD, Makeful HD, Gem HD, Fight Sports HD and Colors Tamil HD – will be launched progressively in the coming months, commencing from 3 July. “We are continuously reviewing our channel line-up to ensure that our customers continue to get quality content at good value. The team has worked … [Read more...] about StarHub TV to refresh content line-up
Rise, a Women in Broadcast group, launches in Asia
SINGAPORE – Rise, a group for women in non-craft roles in the broadcast sector, has announced its launch in Asia, together with details on a panel session being held at this year’s BroadcastAsia exhibition. Women In Broadcast: Break into the Media-tech Industry and Climb the Glass Ladder is one of the panel sessions at the three day annual meet. The session will be moderated by Sadie Groom, Founder of Rise and Managing Director of Bubble Agency. Rise, a not-for-profit … [Read more...] about Rise, a Women in Broadcast group, launches in Asia