This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Taipei-based Studio76 has been enjoying the success of its recently-released titles in 2020, such as the thriller 76 Horror Bookstore: Tin Can of Fear, the youth basketball drama Fly The Jumper, and most recently, the crime investigation story, Kill For Love. The Taiwanese IP production company, which is headed by CEO and Founder Dennis Yang, aims to produce no less than 30 original titles in the next three years. The … [Read more...] about Meet Taiwan’s rising star of short formats
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HBO GO debuts in Taiwan with TBC
HBO GO has launched in Taiwan for the first time, together with leading multi-system cable operator, Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC). Available now, introductory offers are open to TBC’s current cable TV subscribers who can access the streaming app with additional monthly or annual fees. Bundle packages are also available to existing subscribers to TBC’s premium movie plan, its HBO plan or its premium entertainment plan. In addition to global hits like Westworld (Season 3 is airing now … [Read more...] about HBO GO debuts in Taiwan with TBC
Production begins for HBO Asia documentary “The World Behind the Teenage Psychic”
SINGAPORE – Following the success of HBO Asia’s award-winning Mandarin original drama series that premiered in 2017, The Teenage Psychic, the network announced today that production has begun for a new original documentary, The World Behind the Teenage Psychic. The documentary is scheduled to premiere later this year on HBO Asia’s on-air, online and on-demand platforms. The World Behind the Teenage Psychic is an HBO Asia original documentary that seeks to delve deeper into the … [Read more...] about Production begins for HBO Asia documentary “The World Behind the Teenage Psychic”
Asia-Pacific online video revenues to grow notably
HONG KONG/MUMBAI/SINGAPORE – Online video revenue, comprising net ad spend and subscription fees, will grow at an 18% CAGR across Asia Pacific between 2018 and 2023, climbing from approximately US$21 billion in 2018 to US$48 billion by 2023, according to Asia Pacific Online Video & Broadband Distribution, a new report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). China will account for the lion’s share of industry value, with more than 60% of Asia Pacific online video revenue and more … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific online video revenues to grow notably
Taiwan Excellence rolls out new ad campaign in India
MUMBAI – Taiwan Excellence, from the Taiwan External Trade Development Council that honours Taiwan’s most innovative products, has announced the launch of its new advertising campaign that showcases the latest tech offerings from Taiwan to the Indian customer. The new advertising campaign launched on August 15 – India’s 72nd Independence Day and will target the aspirational multiplex crowd and will be screened across 70 PVR theatres in major metros as well on digital platforms. The … [Read more...] about Taiwan Excellence rolls out new ad campaign in India
Taiwan’s VOD industry and government unite to promote best practices
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s leading video-on-demand industry associations have come together with the government at a roundtable event to share and promote best practices that foster growth while safeguarding consumer interests through self-regulation and collaborating on anti-piracy efforts. The August 14 event was hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Asia Pacific trade association for the video industry, and supported by Taiwan’s New Media Entertainment Association … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s VOD industry and government unite to promote best practices