Los Angeles – MarVista Entertainment, a leading independent studio that produces, acquires and distributes premium film and television content, has partnered with IM Global Television, a joint venture between prolific independent studio IM Global, Chinese digital giant Tencent and Tang Media Partners, to develop, co-produce, and co-finance the tale of King Kong for series television. Based on DeVito ArtWorks' Skull Island property and Merian C. Cooper's King Kong, King Kong Skull Island is a … [Read more...] about IM Global Television partners with Marvista Entertainment
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Netflix enters licensing deal with JTBC
Korea - Netflix Inc., the world’s leading internet TV network has signed its international licensing agreement with JTBC, a South Korean nationwide broadcasting company, for the network’s select library of some 600 hours of scripted and unscripted TV shows. The agreement includes the highly-anticipated Chef & My Fridge (냉장고를 부탁해) and Abnormal Summit (비정상회담) both of which will stream on the Netflix Korean service the day after it airs on JTBC. In addition, popular shows including Beating … [Read more...] about Netflix enters licensing deal with JTBC
Viacom inks deal with Hulu in Japan
Bali, Indonesia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced it has inked a deal with HJ Holdings, Inc., which will see the introduction of MTV’s first subscription-based OTT linear channel in Asia on 1 June 2017. MTV MIX on Hulu in Japan will offer fans access to a curated 24/7 international music and entertainment experience anytime, anywhere. MTV MIX will become the only music channel offering on the SVOD service. The world’s biggest … [Read more...] about Viacom inks deal with Hulu in Japan
BBC First makes its debut in India on Zee Café
Indonesia - On the first day of Asia Pay TV Operators Summit (APOS) in Bali, Indonesia, BBC Worldwide announced a deal that will make award-winning and highly rated BBC dramas available to Zee Café’s viewers throughout India during prime time. The block will launch on Monday, June 26 and will air every week night at 10pm. It will give audiences access to some of the best BBC dramas - unforgettable stories that challenge, immerse and entertain, from a distinctly British perspective. The … [Read more...] about BBC First makes its debut in India on Zee Café
CJ E&M launches tvN movies in second market Malaysia
Asia Pacific, Hong Kong – Asia’s leading media & entertainment conglomerate, CJ E&M, has launched the World’s first and only Korean Blockbuster movie channel, tvN Movies in Malaysia with HyppTV, following its successful debut earlier in Singapore. The service is in 100% HD quality on Pay TV, VOD and OTT. In support of the Korean movie industry, tvN Movies strives to introduce Korean movies to overseas audience by delivering top grossing blockbuster, all-time favourite, and … [Read more...] about CJ E&M launches tvN movies in second market Malaysia
CBS Studios makes agreement with ProSiebenSat.1 Group
Amsterdam and Munich – CBS Studios International and Germany's ProSiebenSat.1 Group announced a multi-season licensing agreement for Germany’s Next Top Model. Since its launch in 2006, Germany’s Next Top Model has been one of the top rated entertainment reality programs in the country, with season 12 currently being broadcast on ProSieben. America’s Next Top Model is the most successful and longest-running fashion reality TV series in history, with the original show under license in over 100 … [Read more...] about CBS Studios makes agreement with ProSiebenSat.1 Group