WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has added two highly experienced executives to bolster its in-house services and commercial teams in London and Munich, respectively. In London, Clare Vosper Mortimer has joined WildBrain CPLG’s in-house services team in the new role of VP, Finance and Operations, overseeing the company’s finance function and enhancing its global in-house service offering for partners as it continues to see significant … [Read more...] about WildBrain CPLG blosters in-house services and commercial teams with new executive hires in London and Munich
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Super-powered drama Moving breaks records to become the most viewed Korean original series across Disney+ and Hulu
Featuring international espionage, super-powered spies and deadly assassins, Korean drama and tentpole series Moving has quickly captured the world’s attention, becoming the most-watched Korean original on Disney+ globally and Hulu in the U.S. based on hours streamed after 7 days. In its first week since launch on August 9, the hit new series also became the most watched series on Disney+ across APAC, including in Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan (based on hours watched), and … [Read more...] about Super-powered drama Moving breaks records to become the most viewed Korean original series across Disney+ and Hulu
Hulu Japan and Disney+ launch new bundle plan
The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd. ("Disney Japan”) and HJ Holdings, Inc. (“HJ Holdings”) today announced the launch of a new bundle plan for Disney+ and Hulu (Japan) services, offering a breadth of global and Japanese entertainment to consumers. The new bundle will be available to consumers in Japan today. Hulu (Japan), operated by HJ Holdings (a subsidiary of Nippon Television Network Corporation) and the SVOD platform for Nippon TV, houses on-demand viewing of popular television … [Read more...] about Hulu Japan and Disney+ launch new bundle plan
The Indiana Jones collection of movies and TV series swing onto Disney+ on May 31
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy announced today at The Walt Disney Company’s Upfronts Presentation that the iconic “Indiana Jones” movies and series will be available to stream on Disney+ starting May 31. Fans can stream “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” and the television series “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones” before the final … [Read more...] about The Indiana Jones collection of movies and TV series swing onto Disney+ on May 31
Post-apocalyptic Japanese anime Tengoku Daimakyo to debut this April on Disney+
On April 1, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the award-winning manga series Tengoku Daimakyo (“Heavenly Delusion”) will debut on Disney+. Based on the series of the same name by Masakazu Ishiguro, Tengoku Daimakyo opens in the ruins of Tokyo 15 years after the world has been brought to its knees by an unprecedented disaster. With only small, isolated clusters of civilization left, Kiruko, is shocked to receive a mysterious request asking her to “take this child to … [Read more...] about Post-apocalyptic Japanese anime Tengoku Daimakyo to debut this April on Disney+
Xilam Animation announces new senior executive promotions
Xilam Animation, an independent animation production and distribution company, announces the promotions of Cécile Hergaux-Essame to General Manager of the Xilam Group's subsidiary, Cube Creative; Caterina Gonnelli-Linden to Chief Content Officer (CCO) and Guillaume Jallot to Chief Technical Officer (CTO). A new energy for Cube Creative studio: Following the departure of Lionel Fages and Majid Loukil, the founders of Cube Creative, Xilam has upped Cécile Hergaux-Essame to the position … [Read more...] about Xilam Animation announces new senior executive promotions
