After an exceptional seven-week run that captivated audiences across the world with its fresh take on the super-powered genre, Korean spy drama Moving has once again broken records to become the most viewed series finale ever on Disney+ across APAC including Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan.* First launched on August 9, 2023, Moving has enjoyed record-breaking success since its debut, rapidly becoming the most-viewed Korean original series across Disney+ and Hulu.** Widely praised for … [Read more...] about Korean super-powered drama Moving becomes most viewed series finale ever on Disney+ across APAC
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Discovery Networks Asia Pacific partners with SCMP to showcase new food series on Asian Food Network
The South China Morning Post announced that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Discovery Networks Asia Pacific for the broadcast rights for Eat China. The series will air across 39 territories across APAC and will be available across non-standard TV platforms, including AVOD and SVOD. Eat China is produced by Goldthread, SCMP’s video-first culture publication focused on exploring trends and human interest stories in today's China through its food, people, and travel. The programme … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia Pacific partners with SCMP to showcase new food series on Asian Food Network
Tighter regulations for China’s online video sites
According to the South China Morning Post, online video sites in China have enabled filmmakers to post their work online and often shorter versions as compared to those in traditional cinemas. Over the past few years, microfilms have been a hit as it pushes the limits of what can be shown. The South China Morning Post reports that the update of the two-year-old regulation of online dramas and microfilms has raised fears of constraints in creativity. The broadcast authorities … [Read more...] about Tighter regulations for China’s online video sites
TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong’s High Court has dismissed TVB's application for a judicial review of a government agency's decision to recommend the granting of new free-to-air television licences, saying that it will not review intermediate steps of the administration's decision-making process. The broadcaster earlier said in court filings that the Communications Authority made an "unlawful" recommendation in July, when it supported the granting of new licences, … [Read more...] about TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
China’s SARFT and press regulator GAPP to merge
The central government of China is set to merge the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP), as reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on March 7. The news report quoted Shuyuan HUANG, the president of the GAPP-administered People's Publish Housing, as saying that a merger between GAPP and SARFT was likely, although the decision would not be finalised until the end of the annual session of the … [Read more...] about China’s SARFT and press regulator GAPP to merge
CNBC embarks on pan-Asian campaign for Squawk Box
Singapore – CNBC has launched a pan-Asian advertising campaign to strengthen awareness of its flagship morning programme, Squawk Box, by promoting the network’s extensive coverage of the biggest stories of the moment—the U.S. elections and China’s transition. The campaign titled Their Call, Your Money, geared towards audience tune-in for Squawk Box, features online and TV ads across the network and is accompanied by print ads running in the Wall Street Journal Asia, … [Read more...] about CNBC embarks on pan-Asian campaign for Squawk Box
