Harbour Rights licensed a package of FLAVORS 11X52’ to TVB in Hong Kong. The package includes the latest production of the series from 2020 to 2021. FLAVORS is a favourite 4K travel series that discover the natural wonders, breath-taking landscapes as well as the tradition and handicrafts of the most beloved destinations around the world. While TVB focused on the wonders of the world, RTHK targeted the celebrities and picked up 4 biographies of movie stars; including CHAPLIN VS THE FBI 1x52' – … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announces slate of new deals in Southeast Asia
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Harbour Rights secures package of 40-hour titles to True Visions in Thailand
Harbour Rights licensed a package of 40-hour titles to pay-TV True Visions in Thailand. The package includes Flavors 16x52’ – latest episodes of our 4K flagship travel series that shows the beauty of the world’s most beloved destinations; French Delicatessen 30x26’ follows a 3-star chef, Guy Martin on his quest to search for the best products all over France. The deal also includes the wildlife titles - Mamma Giraffe, 1x52’, Fear on the Savannah 1x52’ & Komodo: Sex and Dragons 1x52’ … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights secures package of 40-hour titles to True Visions in Thailand
Passion Distribution announces sales in Asia
After a successful ATF, Passion Distribution announces a raft of deals across Asia from its latest documentary programming slate including the recently launched landmark factual series The Great Plague (3 x 60’), Future Warfare (4 x 60’), and 1000 Years of History (6 x 120’). The Phoenix Channel has acquired The Great Plague (3 x 60) and How to Build a City (8 x 60’) for Southeast Asia. The Great Plague explores The Great Plague of 1665 and 1666 which claimed the lives of 1 in 4 London … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces sales in Asia
The Singapore High Court has blocked dozens of illicit streaming sites
The Singapore High Court ordered Singapore internet service providers to block the access to 17 sites associated with piracy streaming, and 41 domains that are linked to illicit streaming device (ISD) applications. The ruling comes as networks including BBC Studios, Discovery, the Premiere League, La Liga, and TVB sought an order from the Singapore High Court on 19 June. According to a press release from the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), “piracy streaming websites and illicit … [Read more...] about The Singapore High Court has blocked dozens of illicit streaming sites
How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
The video industry plays a critical role in the health and vibrancy of Asian economies, from employing large and skilled work forces, investing in local talent and productions, to entertaining and informing the citizens of our countries during these difficult times. And there is no time more important than now for the industry to work together to further support these countries as its people suffer the brunt of what the pandemic is bringing in its wake. Many initiatives across Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about How the video industry supports Asian economies during COVID-19
Quintus Media scores several deals
Quintus Media has concluded several sales with content from independent factual specialist MAXIMUS FILM GmbH. Season Three of the high-end factual series The Most Dangerous Ways to School (3 x 60’) has been acquired by Polish pubcaster Polsat Play, German media company High View Group for its travel and adventure documentary channel Planet TV and free-to-air broadcaster TVB (Television Broadcasts Limited) for Hong Kong & Macau. The company has also concluded a deal … [Read more...] about Quintus Media scores several deals