The beloved classic The Scarab Flies at Dusk, written by Maria Gripe, is being adapted for the screen with filming commencing in May 2024. The drama will be produced by Nordic Drama Queens, a FIFTH SEASON backed company, and is set to be broadcast by SVT and SVT Play in Sweden in 2025. The project was unveiled today during the Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Drama Vision conference. The cast for the compelling family adventure series will include Tomas von Brömssen (Albert & Herbert, My Life … [Read more...] about SVT Commissions TV Adaptation of The Scarab Flies at Dusk from Nordic Drama Queens
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Astro Unveils its Top Shows of 2023
Astro unveiled a list of audience favourite shows on its platform in 2023 and this includes a mix of dramas, reality and variety shows as well as live sports. The top shows of 2023 that were Astro audience’s absolute favourites include: Projek: High Council - From the creator of Projek: Anchor SPM, this series portrays a story of a troubled student on a mission to end bullying and injustices in his elite boarding school. All Stars Gegar Vaganza – Malaysia’s No. 1 reality singing … [Read more...] about Astro Unveils its Top Shows of 2023
Philippines breakout stars KD and Alexa topbill Hong Kong short film Toss Coin
The Philippines’ breakout stars Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada take center stage with their international film debut, "Toss Coin," a microfilm directed by the award-winning and Philippines’ highest-grossing film director, Cathy Garcia-Sampana. “Toss Coin" is the Philippines’ entry for the "Hong Kong In The Lens By Asian Directors” project produced by CJ ENM Hong Kong (CJ ENM HK) and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). “We believe that the power of movies goes beyond entertainment to connect … [Read more...] about Philippines breakout stars KD and Alexa topbill Hong Kong short film Toss Coin
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – an eight-part documentary event to debut December 20 exclusively on Disney+
After an exceptional 2022 Disney+ debut with BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, 21st century pop icons BTS are returning to the home of award-winning Korean content with BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – a new eight-part docuseries coming December 20, exclusively to Disney+. Featuring never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind the scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the … [Read more...] about BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – an eight-part documentary event to debut December 20 exclusively on Disney+
MoU Signed for IP Acquisition of Singapore Romantic Fantasy Drama by Korean Company
On the sidelines of the 2023 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at a closed-door ceremony between Singapore’s Ochre Pictures and South Korea’s One Entertainment to acquire the Intellectual Property (IP) rights for Café Verita, a drama series that blends romance and fantasy, as well as potential IPs of current and new works by Ochre Pictures. The signing of this MoU witnessed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), … [Read more...] about MoU Signed for IP Acquisition of Singapore Romantic Fantasy Drama by Korean Company
Tavake & XYZ Films in association with FIFTH SEASON commence production on new 10-part dramedy series Madam
Rachel Griffiths will lead the cast of “Madam”, a new half-hour dramedy series produced by Tavake and XYZ Films for Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ and FIFTH SEASON which this week commenced principal photography in New Zealand. The show will be distributed internationally by FIFTH SEASON. Griffiths stars as McKenzie ‘Mack’ Leigh who, when faced with a philandering husband and a mountain of debt, starts up an ethical brothel in small town New Zealand to provide for her family. “Madam” is based on … [Read more...] about Tavake & XYZ Films in association with FIFTH SEASON commence production on new 10-part dramedy series Madam
