South Korea’s never-ending repertoire of Korean drama never fails to bring multitudes of audiences to their screens. Its pay-TV’s continuous growth in IPTV is flourishing, with an expected exceed revenue of US$7 billion by 2020. Many global dramas are still entering the market, with some being localised. Zenith Media expects the global advertising market to grow by US$77 billion from 2015 to 2018, with Indonesia in fourth place contributing to 5% of this extra advertising … [Read more...] about Korean IPTV to exceed US$7 billion by 2020
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DreamWorks in Korea
Glendale, CA / Seoul, South Korea– KT and DreamWorks Animation (Nasdaq: DWA) announced the arrival of the DreamWorks Channel in South Korea. This becomes the sixth territory in Asia to debut the channel, featuring more original content than any other kids channel in Asia. KT will be launching the channel on 3 May, which will be available on channel 131 to all KT subscribers with the lowest tier package ($10 USD). The initial line-up will include DWA’s signature series DreamWorks Dragons: … [Read more...] about DreamWorks in Korea
Globo licenses ‘Merciless’ to Asia
Globo has licensed drama series Merciless to South Korea’s EPG media group. One of Globo’s highlights at Natpe 2015, the series premiere is set for November. This is the Brazilian broadcaster’s second production in ultra-high definition that has been licensed to a foreign market. Continuing its partnership with Globo, EPG has additionally picked up the feature film Time and the Wind, also in 4K. Not long before this deal, the Korean group had already acquired the rights to the … [Read more...] about Globo licenses ‘Merciless’ to Asia
Da Vinci Learning partners JEI Corporation
Seoul - JEI Corporation, education specialised subsidiary of JEI group in South Korea and Da Vinci Media GmbH, a global independent media conglomerate headquartered out of Berlin signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a business partnership in the area of broadcasting and education business in Korea. As part of this partnership, in the first phase, JEI English TV will launch a Da Vinci Learning branded block from August 3, 2015 with various themes such as science, art and history. These … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning partners JEI Corporation
Bomanbridge Media announces programme deals
Singapore – Singapore-based production/distribution agency, Bomanbridge Media, announced deals for several popular Kids’ programmes. Bec World in Thailand acquired Learn to Draw Minis & Wild About Cartoons, produced by Norway’s Earthtree Media; and EBS in South Korea takes YOUniverse & Alphabet Stories, produced by Victory Arts and distributed by D360 internationally. “Bomanbridge is a leading distributor of fun, educational programming in Asia and we are … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge Media announces programme deals
“Mice” to be remade in South Korea
Mice Keshet International’s sizzling spy drama Mice (also known as The Gordin Cell) has been sold to South Korea in a license deal which will see it become the first ever Israeli – Korean drama to air. The scripted format will be adapted and produced by IMTV for KBS (Korean Broadcasting System). Production is soon to commence on the first season which is planned to air in early 2015. The local Korean adaptation will look at the life of a Korean pilot as he is torn between his loyalty … [Read more...] about “Mice” to be remade in South Korea
