At APOS 2026, Prime Video's Asia Pacific leadership team outlined the company's regional strategy in a session titled The APAC Playbook: How Prime Video is Shaping Streaming's Future. Gaurav Gandhi, vice president, APAC & ANZ, Prime Video; Shilangi Mukherji, director and head SVOD business, Prime Video India; and Keisuke Oishi, country manager, Prime Video Japan took to the stage, in conversation with Vivek Couto, managing & executive director, Media Partners Asia (MPA) for the … [Read more...] about From Category Creation to Entertainment Hub: Prime Video Outlines APAC Playbook at APOS 2026
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Cleo & Cuquin Finds A New Home In The U.S. With Mercury Kids
Spanish animation company Ánima Kitchent has announced a new streaming partnership with Mercury Kids, the recently launched SVOD platform dedicated to premium children’s and family entertainment. Under the agreement the global preschool IP Cleo & Cuquín will join the Mercury Kids platform in the U.S., giving American families access to the beloved property within a safe, curated and ad-free streaming environment designed specifically for children. The series will begin with a soft launch … [Read more...] about Cleo & Cuquin Finds A New Home In The U.S. With Mercury Kids
Finite Films & TV expands branded content strategy with appointment of BAFTA-nominated producer Paddy Hughes
Independent production company Finite Films & TV has announced it has appointed Paddy Hughes (BBC’3 Eating with my Ex, C4 & Vinted’s Second Hand Style Up) as Creative Director to support its slate of original branded content. Hughes is a BAFTA-nominated Director and Producer, and has worked in television, SVOD, digital and commercial content for 20 years, taking pilots and new projects to series commissions for UK and US TV channels including BBC3 and Fullscreen. Ahead of the vertical … [Read more...] about Finite Films & TV expands branded content strategy with appointment of BAFTA-nominated producer Paddy Hughes
UpStream Media launches UpStream Studios: a digital-first production company
Passion Distribution’s UpStream Media has announced the launch of UpStream Studios, a digital-first production company focused on delivering high-quality, scalable content that resonates with online audiences. Nick Rees, Chief Operating Officer of UpStream Media, commented: “UpStream has built a network of channels generating more than 30 million views a month, so creating content to serve those audiences was the natural next step. With a background borne out of production and distribution, … [Read more...] about UpStream Media launches UpStream Studios: a digital-first production company
WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN has agreed a deal with long-term partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics (7 seasons, 75 eps) and Emergency (5 seasons, 50 eps), both of which are produced by WTFN. Real Emergency will launch on 9Now in … [Read more...] about WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
Particle6 Productions examines TWO SIDES OF HISTORY for Hearst Networks EMEA
Particle6 Productions, the award-winning, next-generation UK indie founded by Eline van der Velden, is delighted to announce its second commission from Hearst Networks EMEA. Two Sides of History will be a five-part digital series that brings together two people from different backgrounds who are linked to the same event from recent history. Through personal testimony and perspective, they discuss their own unique views and reflect on how the subject has shaped their lives. At the end of each … [Read more...] about Particle6 Productions examines TWO SIDES OF HISTORY for Hearst Networks EMEA
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