Bangkok – WebTVAsia announced a global strategic partnership with China’s top short video platform Tudou, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. Thetie-up confirmed WebTVAsia as Asia’s first Multi Channel Network (MCN) partner to participate in Tudou’s new RMB 2 billion (USD 291 million) global short-form content sourcing initiative, codenamed “The Big Fish Plan”. As a “Big Fish Partner”, WebTVAsia is offered market-leading privileges … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia partners Alibaba’s Tudou
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Youku Tudou releases more than 20 unique programmes and drama series
Beijing – As part of an ongoing effort to offer its hundreds of millions of users unique entertainment, Youku Tudou Inc., China's Internet television company, recently announced on June 16 the release of more than 20 programmes and drama series produced by its in-house production unit. The unique content will be released throughout the second half of 2014 and will include reality shows, talk shows and drama series. Youku Tudou has made it of strategic importance to increase investment … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou releases more than 20 unique programmes and drama series
Metan’s “Modern Life” surpasses 40 million views
Beijing – After only eight weeks since its premiere, Metan Development Group’s hit web series Modern Life has surpassed 40 million views on top online platforms Tudou, iQiyi and Tencent combined. With 12 episodes debuting over a six-week period, the series ranked as the third most ever viewed webisode on Tudou, receiving the most viewer comments. Modern Life chronicles the story of four upwardly mobile young people living as roommates and neighbours, none of … [Read more...] about Metan’s “Modern Life” surpasses 40 million views
Metan adds new shows to Tudou’s HOLLYWOOD Channel
Los Angeles – Beginning March 1, 2014, Metan Development Group (Metan)’s HOLLYWOOD channel, China’s first multi-channel network dedicated to the world of entertainment, will add Next Media Elite (NME)’s popular weekly entertainment news series PopStop TV and its Mandarin-language sister show Hollywood Now to its programming schedule. Additional, up-to-the-minute short form content from both programmes will … [Read more...] about Metan adds new shows to Tudou’s HOLLYWOOD Channel
Metan launches HOLLYWOOD channel on Tudou
Los Angeles, California – In response to growth in demand by Chinese audiences for Western celebrity and content spanning films, TV and online, Metan Development Group (Metan) announced the launch of HOLLYWOOD, the first channel in China dedicated to the world of entertainment, on the premier video sharing site Tudou. Launching this January to Tudou's 400 million users, HOLLYWOOD channel will create a bridge between the Hollywood creative community and China, … [Read more...] about Metan launches HOLLYWOOD channel on Tudou
Youku Tudou to debut latest season of “Sherlock”
China – Episodes of the newest season of BBC’s Sherlock has begun airing on China’s video streaming site Youku Tudou just hours after Britain’s BBC airing, making it the first outside of Britain, according to the South China Morning Post. The officially-subtitled first episode of the show's third season was made available for free streaming on Youku Tudou. Sherlock, a modern day re-imagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s popular Sherlock … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou to debut latest season of “Sherlock”