KC Global Media, Asia’s leading entertainment network, expands its distribution footprint in the region for top Japanese entertainment channel, GEM, by inking a multi-year deal with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) from September 1, including the renewal of popular Japanese anime channel, Animax and English language entertainment channel, AXN. In the Maldives, Medianet Pvt Ltd reinforced its subscriber's appeal for Japanese entertainment by securing a long-term deal for both … [Read more...] about KC Global Media announces expansion to Hong Kong and Maldives with Japanese entertainment brand GEM
Takuya Kimura
Viu acquires exclusive OTT rights to 12 iconic Takuya Kimura dramas
Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group, announced that it has acquired exclusive OTT rights from Fuji TV to bring 12 iconic Takuya Kimura titles, including Long Vacation, Love Generation, and the Hero series to Viu-ers. Both a successful singer and actor, Takuya Kimura (also known as Kimutaku) is an iconic figure in the Japanese entertainment industry. He was a member of the best-selling boy band in Asia, SMAP, which hosted the widely acclaimed variety show SMAP x … [Read more...] about Viu acquires exclusive OTT rights to 12 iconic Takuya Kimura dramas